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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2023 Flysurfer Hybrid Kiteboarding Kite
Flysurfer
$849.00 - $1,549.00HYBRID Foil Kite Sizes: 2.5 / 3.5 / 5.5 / 7.5 / 9.5 / 11.5 Includes: HYBRID HYBRID Bag Repair Kit Sandbag Kite Safety Guide Description Foil-kite technology of the future is integrated into a new product line to make kite sports more accessible. We...$849.00 - $1,549.00
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 | |||||||