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[Matteo V]

*I'd recommend buying a 4-line kite, as opposed to a 5-line. Most new kites are 4-line now.

There is one detail in this recommendation which deserves further discussion, though we are covering that on another thread.

C-kites can be 4 or 5 line. But you do not want a C-kite to learn on, even in some of the safest locations.

By "4 line kite", FLandOBX means modern bridled (Supported Leading Edge) kites - NOT C-KITES. Some of these bridles (SLE) kites are still geared toward advanced users, though the safety/relaunch system is reasonably easy for beginners. But you are best off on a more stable "beginners" model kite that will help remove some of the frustration of learning.

[FLandOBX]

*I'd recommend buying a 4-line kite, as opposed to a 5-line. Most new kites are 4-line now.

There is one detail in this recommendation which deserves further discussion, though we are covering that on another thread.

C-kites can be 4 or 5 line. But you do not want a C-kite to learn on, even in some of the safest locations.

By "4 line kite", FLandOBX means modern bridled (Supported Leading Edge) kites - NOT C-KITES. Some of these bridles (SLE) kites are still geared toward advanced users, though the safety/relaunch system is reasonably easy for beginners. But you are best off on a more stable "beginners" model kite that will help remove some of the frustration of learning.

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[sergei Scotland]

I am a beginner too but heavier at 208 pounds 94 kg. I bought a new Blade trigger 10m as my first kite, which was a mistake. I think I should have bought 12 instead as my main kite and would add 9 and 15 later. I mean for learning you want less wind bigger kite. 9 or 10 should be my smallest kite in 3 kite quiver for a while. So I agree that u may want to go for biggest of your quiver first - 12 for 7—9—12 usual quiver for your weight may be. May be 11. You would want to avoid strong wind while you are learning anyway! Unless your home spot blows constant 18- 20 mph+ of course. Then you would buy the middle kite of your quiver I guess.

[PinkNorthPride]

Don't listen to nonesense suggesting people who make a living selling you stuff are not to be trusted, it is exactly the opposite, those there are left after the ravages of the recessions are still here in the UK precisely because they are valued by their local kite communities, this forum is the last place to seek advice. In your case if you are from Southport, you're not far from Rhyl, take a trip down there and see Simon Jones, of Pro Kitesurf, he'll probably recommend a Liquid Force initially with whom he has good relations with his supplier, he also sells Slingshot and Core although has only started dealing with them recently. But check out the shop, he's got a competition going on next week so something for you to watch and lots of people there, Dec 8th Emporer of the Air, or give him a call.
Better to seek out a kite professional who will study your size, weight, stance width etc, ask about your ability and aspirations and it's in their interest you get the right kit so you come back time and again for more stuff as your riding improves and matures.