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I'm the same size as you man.
I ride a 16M Cabrinha (various models) probably 80% of the time. So focus on getting a great 16m kite. Here in FL, especially in the summer, you need a good lightwind board. I ride a Jimmy Lewis FlightDeck. Most of us that ride hard, and are over 200lbs do break gear, so get real familiar with whatever kite you wind up with. I can speak volumes about Cabrinha and Liquid Force Kites durability, but not much on other manufacturers. I started with a 16M, then bought a 12M, then a 10M, and have only missed about 2-3 days a year because I DON'T Have an 8M. I flip from my Flightdeck to a 128x36 Aggression kiteboard. Most will say that's too small, but it's my favorite board EVER! Best of luck man!
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Thanks man
I appreciate the help and plan on getting some lessons as soon as i finish summer school which is 4 weeks away. I know that being my size I am going to break stuff I break skateboards and all kinds of stuff thats probably ment for a little smaller framed person, so yeah I plan on getting pretty good quality gear.
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Tallahassee
My wife, daughter and I took our lessons from XL Kites in Fort Walton Beach and they were great. You should also check with the FSU Kiteboarding Club. http://www.fsukiteboarding.com/home.html
Check out the link - its a great deal and you dont have to worry about buying your own gear right away- they have some quality stuff for you to try. I have met 6 of the guys and several of them go to NC and work as instructors during the summer. |
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