Thanks a lot for the input guys. I realize there is the danger of ripping new kites as a beginner, but from what I see on the prices posted for used kites, I could end up spending close to this much anyway for used stuff a couple of seasons old. My instructors also told me to buy as new as I could ...

I'm a beginner just able to stay upwind looking to set myself up with a set of kites that will take me from here on upwards along the learning curve for a few years. I've found a set of 13M, 10m & 7m NP CR:X 2018s I think with bar and pump for $2000. Does this sound to anyone like a reasonable deal ...

Thanks, I appreciate the help. The shuttle sounds like the answer for me.

I have booked a flight to Los Cabos for my first trip to La Ventana and am trying to figure out my options for travel from the airport. Car rentals are crazy cheap like $10/day. The website says some $750000 in PL/PD is included, but then they also offer insurance against collision, theft, vandalism ...