Welcome to the Monkey House indeep! Always room for a few more good chimps. :D
As you have surely already started reading through, the various threads and forums here on PKF contain a veritable treasure trove of useful
information. Perhaps the best place to start is here:
http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=28759
Note to (your)self: should you start thinking that a 3m traction kite seems too small to start out with please think again.
Born-Kites:
RaceStar+ (3.0m, 5.0m, 7.0m, 9.0m)
NasaStar-5 (2.5m, 4.0m)
NasaStar-4 (2.5m)
NasaStar-3 (3.2m)
Ozone kites:
Access (6.0m)
Flysurfer Kites:
Peak-5 (2.5m)
Buggy:
Peter Lynn BigFoot+ nose & tail; midsection VTT rail & seat kit; home-brewed AQR
NAPKA Member US2815
SWATK Member UT0003