Hello all,
My name is Dean and I live in Athens, Greece. Just got recently involved in surfing and skim-boarding but since we don't have consistent waves here I was looking into kite-skimming for some additional fun. My question revolves around the type of equipment that i can use. e.g. is it worth to get a 3.0 or 3.5 water re-launchable kite (e.g. HQ Hydra) for starters? Will i get a nice pull with a skimboard with that kite at 2 beaufort (4-7 mph) ++ ? I weight 75 kgs (165 pounds). Is this trainer kite worth the investment or should i get a relative cheap 5m LE kite for some fun? My number one factor is money so I really don't want to spend a lot at the beginning without knowing whether I can enjoy it. Also, If i get more into kitesurfing will I be able to use my 6.4'' Flyer Al Merrick surfboard in strapless mode with a proper LE kite?
Any suggestions are appreciated.
Dean