Yes at 286lbs, start with light wind, and a 17m kite will be your favorite kite 80% of the time as surface conditions change so does required power/ weight ratio.
And as you get familiar with conditions you will have fun, lots of fun
140x42 cf raptor , ozone code 141x42, old pickle fork for some old schooling. .. surf board, and snow board in the winter. 19m 15m 13m 10m 8m quiver instead of 17m 15m 13m 10m 8m quiver enabling more opportunity to ride lit ??
Considering a 19m kite, heavyweight plenty of experience with a 17m any drawbacks for 19m that you can think of? Or will it just be more floaty fun?
Thanks