Get whatever is cheapest, here is a list of brand/models that you could look for: Slinghshot Rally F-One bandit Duotone Evo Cabrinha Moto Ozone Catalyst Naish Pivot North Reach Core Nexus Airush Lithium Eleveight RS If you can find a older year new kites - go for it. Do not listen too much to the ma...

138x42 for 88kg, and 15m kite = minimum 15-16 knots (to be able to stay upwind) i know it because i am around the same weight, have the same size naish monarch, and i ride a 15m foil kite as my main one I strongly, STRONGLY suggest you get a bigger board (second hand, cheap board, minimum 144) they ...

I use the rope model, if the harness is super tight and dry, you might need to adjust the straps sometimes, however i just stopped tightening so much, and actually it doesn't ride up at all so I am super happy. Mine never came undone by itself, I am looking at the design and I really don't see this ...

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Selling a 15m Soul, 2018 model - was one of the demo kites - so no flysurfer logo or text on the canopy. I call it the ultra light version.

No damage, trim checked recently, perfect condition. Used around 60 sessions.

Price 1100euros
located in Palma de Mallorca, shipping to all of EU.

10 knots, 146 board, 220lbs, and 15m foil kite => really hard to ride at all you will need to improve one of the following: 160+ board or lose 50 pounds or 18-21m kite or wait for at least 3-4 knots more On your upper range (18 knots) it will be perfect, you can even go up to 20-22 knots when you fe...

Waterproof ear plugs, I think the latest model of surfears.

If you like the straps you have now on your OR Origin just keep using them, either get a new pair or move your old ones to the new board.
Once I like some pads I stick with them.

I cannot answer the medical part, but if you find a doctor you could also ask if a seat harness wont be safer rather than a waist one.

Don't get so many kites at first. Check what are the most used sizes in your area and get one for you and one 2m smaller for your GF. As for the models the Evo is an all round kite, so it will do anything you want it to, and there is not "outgrowing" a kite, in 3-4 years you will know better what yo...