Heading to hatteras/avon for the week on saturday. Looks like some pretty bad wind conditions, hopefully it can get a bit higher.
Any way I currently ride on a 142m misfit and a 2008 Waroo 11m. I weigh 155~ Learned on it a while ago and looking to purchase new this year. Spoke with the reps at real kiteboarding and they said I can demo as many kites as I would like and then just use the $100 towards the cost of the kite.
I plan to get a new kite, harness, and maybe a surf board. I've never used the surf board but it could be fun. I'm trying to decide what size kite to go with though. I notice the wind ranges are better on these newer kites. I was wanting a kite that would be able to get me up in that 10mph range but also hold up in the 18-20mph. Rarely do I find myself above 20+. I kite in myrtle beach for a week and OBX for a week. Figure worst comes to worst I'll just buy a 2011+ used for maybe $200 on craigslist that is smaller for the higher wind conditions.
What kites should I take a look at and what should I think to demo? What about harnesses, anything special out there? Same for surf boards/sizes.
Much appreciation in advance guys.