I have been kiteboarding for about 6 years now. I have a 7m screamer, 9m screamer, and 14m screamer and an old 2007 17m waroo. I am 6’4 200lbs and have an old best pro 130 and LF influence 138 board.
I enjoy just cruising around and jumping big airs. My goal this year is the learn kiteloops.
I am in the market for a new board. I was looking for a good all around board. I use to ride wakestyle bindings but injured my knee and now just ride foot straps. What do you think about be a good size for me? I normally ride in OBX. Last year I rode my 14m most of the time. But my 138 seemed to be a little small when the wind got lighter and I found myself having to work the kite a lot and sinking in the lulls - While the other smaller guys around me kept cursing around and jumping. I was looking at the epic oxygen so that I could use that with my 14m screamer when the wind is a little light. What would be a good size for me to use all around?
I am also looking to teach my dad this summer to get up and riding. He lost a lot of weight and is super excited to get into the sport. But he is a big guy too. He weighs 260lbs and is 6’3. What would be a good board for him to learn on? Would the epic oxygen be good for him too? I also need to find him a big harness. I was thinking a seat harness. I have an XL dakine seat harness but it is a little small for him. Does anyone out there make one for big guys? Would he be able to use my kites? Or should I look into an epic infinity or bigger kite like that?