I am considering kiting, starting with water kiting, in light winds (12-15 knts). I weigh 85 kg.

I am a bit confused because the hype surrounding this sport, often driven by the personal preferences of an adrenaline-and-speed driven young public as well as by the vested interests of manufacturers, seems to yield very different and often conflicting information about recommended sizes: NO LESS than 10 mt for some ( and possibly even up to 12, 15, even 17 m in the very same wind conditions) , while others speak of puny 3.5 m to 6 m trainer kites..

How can a 3.5 m trainer kite be compared to a 10 m (or more ) kite?I always thought that a 3.5 m trainer kite would be little more than an umbrella in light winds, soon to be discarded for any serious kiting as soon as you master the basics, but it seems that some people are using them for regular kiting and have fun.. I am confused!

All I want is to have fun pulling a 11 ft Windsup in light wind and I would go for the smallest possible size allowing me to cruise around in light winds.If I can use a 6m kite or even a smaller trainer kite it would be safer, easier to handle (and cheaper).

Can anybody tell me what should I expect REALLY from a 6 m kite ( or even a 3.5 ) in these light winds conditions? Do they have enough power to pull me? Good control? If I am to take the bull by the horn, would a 10 m regular LEI do? Thanks

Francone