im a big guy 19st, im not wanting a kite that will kill me just something that will make me work and pull me several feet, but something i can fly in a whole rage of winds

i have been looking at these that are new but fit my budget,
(£230)

Flexifoil Rage 2.5m
Peter Lynn Hornet III 4.0m
Peter Lynn Twister III 3m
HQ Beamer V 4m
HQ Beamer V 5m
Ozone Octane 4m
HQ Toxic 3.0m

many thanks guys

If you don't have any experience, than any of those in the 2-4 meter range will work well. The toxic and the twister are higher performance and faster kites than the others listed which means there could be a sharper learning curve initially but great kites down the road. Start off in winds ranging from 7-10 knots until you get the feel for it. Welcome and buy one immediately!

Yep, like Ssayre says, any power kite will drag you. Even the small ones. All of the kites you listed would work for a first kite, even the Toxic. That one especially will teach you a bit more about brake control than the others might because it is fairly high aspect and demands a lot of brake input for responsive steering.

I have a Rush 2.5m trainer that I use for stuff like that. In moderate wind it gets really grunty and fun.

I would highly recommend the Rush 3.5m pro for ya. It will do what you want, be easy on the wallet (£200), and has a third line so you can manage it by yourself a little easier.

The guy in this video has a Rush 3.0m
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD52H6lwFok

You can do it with a few of the other kites listed. I have not flown those however and cannot really comment.

** Tip of the day **

Avoid wearing hiking/walking boots. They're a little too grippy for scudding and will trip you up. Flat shoes are best.

You're welcome.

guys ill be buying my kite early next week, ive decided on which one it will be BUT im torn on which kite size,

do i get the Peter Lynn Twister 3 4m or the 5.5m?

many thanks

welcome...i vote 4m its more than enough kite...you did say you wanted something that wont kill you...this kite tends to only damage you...really you should buy it today

I vote 4m as well. You can fly it every bit as early and it will allow you to fly in higher winds. More wind range means more fly time.

You will end up protecting yourself from the power of the 5.5m and not really mastering kite control. It is ALL about kite control and time on the ropes.
You will be tempted to take the 5.5m out in too strong of winds if it is your only kite and odds are far greater that you will get hurt.

concur..

cheers guys 4m it is! only have to wait until tuesday now!!