Recommended for New Riders
If you're looking to build confidence right from the start, you're in the right place. Stable, easily relaunched, and with forgiving handling, we put them among the best beginner kites on the market. If you need guidance on sizing or what other beginner kitesurfing equipment you might need, our crew is ready to talk through the details.
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On Sale2024
2024 North Reach Kiteboarding Kite
North
$860.30 - $1,490.30Lively and playful, this 3-strut allrounder has unparalleled versatility and wind range. Easy jumps. Upwind performance. Effortless relaunch. For 2024 the Reach is lighter overall. We’ve improved the canopy tension for faster flying, and revised...$860.30 - $1,490.30 -
2025 North Reach Kiteboarding Kite
North
$1,449.00 - $2,509.00Hot Box Reach Review with Dustin: I had the chance to test one of the first production runs of the 2025 North Reach, and wow, what a ride! Right from the moment I pumped it up, I could tell it's got a higher aspect ratio and more sweep in the wing tips...$1,449.00 - $2,509.00 -
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Flysurfer SOUL3 Ram Air Kite
Flysurfer
$1,699.00 - $2,499.00Freeride / Travel / All-around The FLYSURFER all-round performance product line appeals to all freeriders who do not limit themselves, love to travel, and want to rely on a safe kite. The legendary SOUL encompasses the entire spectrum of kiting and is...$1,699.00 - $2,499.00 -
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2024 Naish Triad Kiteboarding Kite
Naish
$1,249.00 - $2,079.002024 Naish Triad Kiteboarding Kite Sizes: 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 14 Size 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 Windrange 26+ 24-39 22-37 21-35 18-33 16-30 14-28 13-26 12-24 11-22 Aspect Ratio 4.01 4...$1,249.00 - $2,079.00
Frequently Asked Beginner Kite Questions
How do I choose my kite size?
If you're choosing your first kite, you need to know how much you weigh, the riding conditions you're in, and your ideal style of kite.
Often, you'll find yourself leaning towards a middle-of-the-road kite. Something that can be a good all-arounder and can accommodate winds around 16 to 21 mph. When you progress, you might add an additional high- and low-end kite to cover most wind conditions.
The chart below gives a good starting reference:
| What is your correct kite size? | |||||||
| Wind 12-18 mph | Wind 16-24 mph | Wind 22-30 mph | |||||
| Rider Weight | Kite Size | Rider Weight | Kite Size | Rider Weight | Kite Size | ||
| 200+ lbs | 17m+ | 200+ lbs | 17m+ | 200+ lbs | 12m | ||
| 200 lbs | 17m | 200 lbs | 14m | 200 lbs | 9-10m | ||
| 180 lbs | 14-17m | 180 lbs | 12m | 180 lbs | 8-9m | ||
| 160 lbs | 14m | 160 lbs | 10-12m | 160 lbs | 7-8m | ||
| 140 lbs | 12m | 140 lbs | 8-9m | 140 lbs | 6m | ||
| 120 lbs | 10m | 120 lbs | 6m | 120 lbs | 4m | ||
| Chart based on average rider, on a standard twintip kiteboard | |||||||