Bigger board, you can have a smaller kite. It helps for water start and edging in the beginning

To start doing tricks, I would go with a smaller board, if you can maintain the edge.

I have only flown Kites with Strutes. So I am asking what is the difference between Strutless Kites and Kites with Struts. Any insight would be much appreciated.

-Rideability
-Hang Time
-Durability
-FreeStyle/Wave/Free-ride

I agree a great place to kite.

However there wasn't wind the past 10 days.

Season is over.

Yea, the best is to take the lessons and buy your gear.
I wouldn't suggest to buy a trainer. Trust me when there is wind, you will most probably be out there with your kite.

I am using an RRD bar on my Bandit 4 12m. It works fine.

Just a stupid question from a beginner. How is this any different from this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ8M9BV6SQ8

Great video. Thanks for the tips.

The first Kite I bought was online through a forum. The guy said paypal was fine, then he said it would be cheaper if we didn't it direct. I told him I would pay the extra $25 to ensure that I don't get screwed. Better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks for those with helpful answers. I do not have previous board experience. @bc-sf: Yea the season just ended, so I guess I want to some exercises in the gym (we don't have cable parks here). So is it more of a jump squat with one leg? Also I heard, not sure if this is true, that some people pra...

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