Hi Guys, I have just started kitsurfing, I did 6 lesson last march/april and now I am going to buy the gear to do some practice.

I am 172cm height and 74kg.
I am looking at two kites, one is an IKON PEAK 9MT quite new, the other is a KAHOONA 7MT 2011. What do you think of these?

Also, I've looked at two boards:
1- 2011 airush switch 150cm
2- aboard x-series 134x39.5

Do you think are ok to start with? For a beginner a big board is better, right? I am waiting your recommendation.

Cheers.