Heyy guys,
So I've been researching for a while now for the best kite surfing gear for me. I'm relatively new to kite surfing and this will be my first gear (beginner). My weight is 65Kg and average wind where i live is 10-15 knots. I've already decided on the Mystic BK harness. Someone recommended a Slingshot Rally 12M.
Its the board I'm having trouble deciding on, i know I'm suppose to get a big board, i just don't know how big! I started off considering a 133x40, but was told i needed bigger so i then considered a 135x41, then was told i needed even bigger in the lines of a 140ish board.
What do u guys think??? And if i do need a 140ish board what brand and board would be best??
Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you

if you ask 50 people, you will get 25 different answers. Statistically, you should go with the middle of the bell curve... ie, somewhere in the middle. Ignore the largest and smallest and pick from the middle 75% if the responses, unless you just "really want THIS ONE!".

i think a 132-135 x 38-41 would be good for your size and wind conditions as far as twin tips go. Don't you have demos in your neighborhood? If so, then demo a variety. What did you use for your lessons?

i started kitesurfing with your weight - now i have +5/7kg

i have mostly 10/15knots around ( snowkite or kitesurfing)
for taht wind range, i used/use: 140/42 + 12m (bow type) kite or a 130/37+ 15m (bow type), the 140/42 +15 combo allowed me to start at 8 knots.

i don t give you brands or else, just sizes that worked for me . as the level increase , i increased the wind top range.

My instructor actually recommended a board more on the lines of 138 or even 140 as well as some others. Apparently its the best for learning and the wind condition.

For 10 to 15 knots you can best take a really big board.

i understand i need a big board, i just don't know how big. Please specify!!

Not so much the length but width that counts
Look for example at Epic Oxygen board
Only 135cm long BUT 47cm wide

So do your homework "on line"
Don't limit yourself to just one brand in particular

Ideally if you have only one kite (10M) then it is best to buy "2 boards" (much cheaper than 2 kites)
Summer winds have a lot "less power" to pull you around than winter winds

So one wider board (>44) and one narrower board (<39)
They can be also about 5 cm of difference in length between the 2 boards

Those are just numbers in general but you get the idea

Also do not forget to try a surfboard directional (strap or not) and see if in LW you like it better
Contrary to popular belief directionals are not only for proficient experts

Have fun with your research and your kiting

with your wind conditions and weight it is a tough call.
First,if you for sure see yourself as a kiter, think long term...
vast majority of us have 3 or even more kites for varying wind conditions.
and 2 or more boards,But i am not saying run out and buy a buncha gear...
think how your first kite will match-up with your potential quiver of kites..
7-10-13.....9-12-15.....8-11-14 for example.

For learning i always recommend slightly smaller kite,it will make you fly the kite
more,and hone kite flying skills,and more useful if the wind picks up.
This is where it becomes tricky with your light wind conditions.

First- does it ever blow more than 10-15 were you are?
If VERY rarely,and with your weight,you may consider a 12M
if you occasionally you get stronger wind,get a 10M.
something makes me reluctant to recommend a 12M as a first kite for a girl.
thats where your local wind conditions dictate.

Boards-A bigger board will accelerate learning.
when i say bigger,width is more useful than length 132 - 40 Length X 42 - 46 Width range
Usually,think that your first board will get outgrown,but will remain useful as
a light-wind board,but sounds like all you get is light wind ?
so,again tough.
I like a 10M and a bigger 135x43-ish board really any brand,less than
3-4 years old for you to start out with....
then down the road,get the board you love

what?! 44? i'm 107kg and my bigger board is 44 wide.
for 65kg you can use just about anything kite industry is manufacturing. i don't know what brands are available in your place, but don't buy anything over 135x40, you'll grow up out of those boards pretty quickly.
just make sure board you are buying are not wake style board, ie board with high rocker. look for free ride boards.

Shes a beginner at a kitespot with average 10/15 knots. thats not alot.

I agree with SupaEZ that an wider board would do the trick too. His example the 135x47 Epic Oxygen would do the trick for you. A 140 board x (40 something) is good too.

The brand doesnt matter. Every brand has some good boards. Just pick one you like.