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My friend and I where asked yesterday if our quads were 'training kites' for kite surfing[emoji12][emoji23] Sent from my SM-G930F using KiteLife mobile app

I don't even like to fly w/o spectators present,... I've come home early 'cause no one was there to appreciate my efforts. I've also driven for hours to get to a place where big crowds are expected. I've flown alone more than with others, (haven't we all?) but I also bring a big boombox, even alone so folks can appreciate what I'm trying to accomplish. I love it when folks say they can "see the music in my kite's flight". Hey I meant to do that! Chasing kids is another priceless experience made easy by the control offered with a quad-lined kite. You have to approach them carefully, slowly and inspire confidence in the parents' eyes before this is an approved activity. You have to be aware of your surroundings so if something goes terribly wrong you have an instant escape alley to use. You can't let folks stand to close to you & certainly not directly behind you. I also don't like folks in between me and the kite, behind either of us is fine you can't get caught in the strings that way. A group of people flying together with music is sure to draw a crowd. In places where to public has first right of passage (like the grounds of the washington monument). A group of flyers will always keep something in the air (to claim our space). If you set-up under us we will fly overhead, land nearby, walk the kites thru your newfound area and in general just encourage you to make another selection for a picnic spot. If you are an obliviate (oblivious idiot) with your head buried in a cell phone screen, we will knock off your hat to the amusement of other spectators who ARE paying attention. Stopping for a water break on your bicycle? That big plastic helmet is perfect landing location if you aren't paying attention. Taking family photos? you bet we are directly in the shot and flying inverted over someone's head. Or we are butting against the photographer's back as he looks thru a viewfinder whilst trying to center everyone. Natural his family is howling. If it looks like they will stop and turn around we quickly fly off so there's nothing to see. Practice on safety cones or stop sign posts, so you can land exactly where you predicted it would go. Then a kid's hand sticking up and out of a stroller becomes a possible "target". Remember to approach slowly and carefully so the folks don't freak-out. 'llI give interested folks a lesson but I also announce loudly that I'm not there for this reason exclusively. I like to land in their stroller will the child is out of it too! It's not as much fun without the spectators. Someday you'll get a gig where you expected to walk thru the crowd and still fly safely. Are you up for that?