I want to get into Kiteboarding / Landboarding. What equipment should i buy and where?

Question

I seen clips of people kite surfing and of them land boarding(riding a landboard with a kite) and now i'm interested. What should i get that is a good all around investment.

--What is the difference between a 8m and 16m?

--Ground industries best brand?

--Best affordable kite?

--What else do i need? harness?

--best place to find packages deals?

i want something that will be the all-around pick. something affordable but has good speed, great lift, and right size for 160 lb man.

I grew up with two brothers and we are all competitive so we learn quickly. i think we can figure it out with practice. thanks

Answer 1

DO NOT try this sport without taking lessons first.  its an amazing sport that is easy to learn, almost too easy.  things can get out of control in a split second even if you know what your doing.  if you dont odds are you will end up hurting yourself or worse someone else.  i dont want to put you off from the sport and dont mean to sound rude, but its really easy to get in a bad situation.  research a local kite school and try a few lessons.  many will even give you a deal on buying equipment that you learn on or hook you up with a package at a local shop.  i know the shops arround me wont even sell to a person who hasnt taken lessons.  just remember that your effectively tying yourself to something strong enough to lift people over 60 ft in the air