I did some flying with a thunderstorm 10 miles off on radar. After I came in I did some small beach jumps and got some static electricity shocks in my legs. It made a popping sound that made me think I was stepping on a Portuguese man of war and popping the air bladder. It took me a few minutes to figure out what was going on. Once it dawned on me I landed quite fast.
I also took care of a gentleman struck by lightning in the Parkland burn unit. Very significant life changing injuries, because the burn tracks deep through the body damaging muscle and connective tissue. A kite session is not worth the risk.