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hi guys in this whole kite surfing thing im looking at getting a kite i already have a harness , 2 boards and a wet suit was looking at getting a 10m kite are there any sugetions u may have for me
im about 85kgs fast approaching 90 haha

where du u stay?
Cape town - best kite to have is anything between a 7 and 9m...10m a bit too big in summer
any make is good...north, cabrinha, naish, best, slingshot
go to the shops and demo the kites

I totally agree - start with your smallest kite first. Maybe 7m. I have a 10m but its more for start/end of summer, and for low wind days. Im lighter than you, so use a 6m for summer.

You dont want to be overpowered as a newbie - buy the small kite first. Ask the kite shops for demos and find the brand you like.

Theres a LOT of choice out there, so do your research.

Also, check the estimated wind range of your kites (as in link) and compare that to what wind you get in your area. Cape Town mostly nukes at 20kts and up in summer. Lastly, remember that different kites have different power, so size isnt everything, design counts for a lot too.

http://www.cabrinhakites.com/wind-range-chart.html