Welcome, Obie.
At 165 and kiting at Sherman, you're going to spend more time on a 10M than a 12. At least I did this past year, and I weigh 175.
But you should still buy Dewey's Outrage 12, because it's a great kite and you will need a 12, too.
BTW, kiting at Sherman is not like kiting at a beach in Australia, or a beach anywhere for that matter. The "beach" is tiny and there is no room for error when launching. If you end up doing a downwinder, you are in very dangerous territory, especially if you don't have a buddy and haven't scouted out landing locations. No joke.
If you've only had a week or less of kiting, you should really think about taking a lesson at Sherman before trying to kite there. Or at least pay someone to take you upwind on a boat. Read about the launch on the "locations" section of this site, and hang out on a busy day and watch everyone else before you try to set up and launch.
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Paul - thanks for the heads up, I've caught the drift that sherman is not a kook friendly spot. I promised Dewey I would only go to Alameda and jet ski up the dleta until I am stomping mobes and kiteloops on both tacks. Only then, and only armed with 3 cases of cold beer, will I venture into the tule weeds - seeking acceptance :) :) :) :)
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