Rider: 88kg beginner
Style: Freeriding, but interested in freestyle and wave down the track

I've had a few lessons and I'm looking at picking up my first set of gear. My local has recommended the North Evo 12m, but I was hoping to get some other opinions. The Ozone Catalyst looks like it's in the same sort of category - beginner-friendly all-rounder, but I got warned off Ozone.

I guess I'm looking at winds in the teens and twenties - 12m seems to be a pretty popular size at Sandgate. It'd be nice to find a kite that'll be suitable for hitting the surf once I'm more comfortable, too.