True, many kites would not stand for that beating in the waves, and maybe not relaunchable.
BUT, you should not underestimate how crazy the Hybrid just "jumps" out of the water or ground, almost by itself - so maybe it could have saved you, I dont know.
Maybe some with a small Hybrid can confirm (or the opposite) this is true?
I found it almost impossible to keep it "down"
Use Peaks myself for my conditions, but still, in terms of fast relaunch no other kite comes close to the Hybrid I am pretty sure.
Peter