Thanks everyone!! I've read every reply and the consensus is lessons. If lessons get you going faster, that's where it's at. Kinda bummed to hear my kite isn't good for learning but it is what it is.

Thanks!

So I'm basically trying to find out if anyone out their skipped the kite lessons and trained themselves. 5 years ago I moved from Vail CO to North Carolina. To say the least I have missed snowboarding infinitely. I'm a very experienced back country snowboarder and understand the dangers of Mother Na...