Flying on Long Island...

I usually fly at the west end of the beach.  Being a newbie, I stay away from rocks and fences! 

Rob is a pro, though, so he can tip stand on a fence post in a gale with his eyes closed while eating a sandwich.  Apparently he can also photograph his kite while simultaneously flying it!  Told ya he was a pro!

Frank

 

Now, I wasn't that close to the fence... it's the zoom effect of the lens making it look closer. I would never put the Spider in any kind of danger... if I were going to play with the fence, I would be flying a Rev !

LOL!  Yeah, I know you weren't close enough (nor would you endanger a kite) by being that close.  I fly nearer to the playground, about 100 yards west of that spot, especially good when the tide is low.  The beach is entirely deserted this time of year, and the sand west of there is smooth, flat and even, so even a klutz like me can keep his feet.

The parking lot is another matter.  After a rain or when there is melting snow, giant puddles form which cannot be navigated on foot unless you enjoy ankle deep cold water.  Then the east end is best...seems the lot is a few inches higher there, so you can get onto the sand without the need for SCUBA equipment.