LetsFlyaKite wrote:You're right about that, lets see, instead of a being at a florida beach with sand and water, they are kiting in another location, with sand and water....
......and more wind, rocks, trees, power poles, bridges, buildings, sea walls, piers, cars, picnic pavilions, jetties, etc.
Are you familiar with the lakes in Texas, all the kite spots near Ocean Rodeo in BC, the Hood River OR area launches, Lake Mohave NV, lake Como Italy, lakes in Michigan, New York, Southern Ontario?
There are forum members who kite in all these locations, a number of them on this thread, ask if it is all sand and water or do some simple searches on past threads.
The closest kiting spot to my home (one mile away) is a lake that is completely surrounded by a shoreline of limestone rock, mistakes can be bloody at this spot.
About 13 years ago, a buddy of mine made a mistake during launch and ended up with 51 stitches across the back of his head, the guy who took him to the hospital is the guy who drown in Hatteras years later.
More listening/reading/watching and less assuming you have it all figured out already.