Trainer kite suggestions?

[bonobo]

Hi all,

What can I say, this sport looks awesome and I'm very intrigued. I'm looking to get into kiteboarding and am looking for some advice on where to start. I'm a total noob, I've done some light research, but this seems like the place to be for kiteboarding information.

I am 5'9" 150lbs -
I know I need a trainer kite, but what size? should I get a 2-4 line kite? what else am I looking for when buying a trainer kite? I most likely want to buy a used trainer, unless there is a better reason to buy new.

Thanks in advance!

Oh and if anyone has advice on locations to fly, that would be greatly appreciated as well - I live just north of downtown Seattle.

-B

[cdefield]

I am still fairly new, but a trainer kite (from my experience) is just to help you get a feel for how a kite operates (wind window, manuevers, etc). So you'd be fine with a basic HQ 3M 2 line trainer kite. I used one for a week or so until I had enough money to purchase a 10M for snow/surf kiteboarding. Most trainer kites relaunch pretty easy.

[bonobo]

Okay, I figured it didn't need to be too fancy since it is an introductory phase. I'll see what I can find, I can't wait to get started. Thanks for the reply.

[Salmonslayer]

I think you can rent one from Urban Surf. You won't use it much after you start kiting. I bought one and kept it around for friends to use, so, buying one as a friend recruitment tool is not a bad idea either.

[Loki]

Jetty usually starts in May or June.

[group]

I'll see what I can find, I can't wait to get started. Thanks for the reply.