Thank you all, those are some great suggestions. I am looking to custom order a CrazyFly board. I have 2 of their Boards and really like them. I have also called the company several times to get their advice and they have been very helpful on the phone and I’ve learned a lot about their products, s...

Get the DVD, Progression Kiteboarding Beginner. https://www.progression.me/kiteboardin ... d-edition/

This is a supplement to your lessons with an instructor since the DVD does not cover everything you need to know.

I haven’t tried them. I used U.S. Postal service once for a board and it worked for about $45. I found out you can ship to one of their post offices and they would hold it for 3 or 4 days so you could pick it up, but I ended shipping it to a local kitesurfing shop.

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What about the Ozone harnesses for kite skiing - I have an older model I really like and I could see doing a rope slider on it.

But I have a J that I could sell.

Board wise take a look at the Litewave Wing Light Wind and there’s carbon fiber version. You probably already know a 19 Contra came out so bigger is available but I don’t think you need it.

You could go cheap and if it doesn’t work get something else.

Surfboard might help. I’ve got contras 15 and 17, never used the 17 and stopped taking it on trips but saw a landboarder using one nicely the other day so maybe I will finally pump it up. I really like the 15 and have had nice flat water sessions when others sat on the beach. Only 3 struts so it pum...

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