Any late model kite besides a foil is good. I use a bigger board so I am able to fly a smaller kite. The smaller/faster the kite the better when kiting in surf.
The only posts additions to this should be confirmed or semi-confirmed places to kite on the big island Let it be known to those contemplating a kite trip to the Big ISland....... Before you make a trip outta you way there; the launcehes/ beaches are GNAR; the wind is shit because there is a 15k ft...