Ok boys. I thought is was apt to start a discussion about surviving those storm sessions.

So the forecast calls solid 20-40 knots, squalls, massive seas. Here's what I do.

check several forecast web sites.
check live wind readings on the day.
check rain radar and cross reference live wind data to hopefully see the wind spike when a squall goes through.
arrive at the beach. check actual conditions at the beach.
select a kite which has a wind range between max lull and max gust of the day.
eyeball the sea to spot the best riding spot.
rig up and launch.
Cruise around for a few mins to get the feel of the wind/waves. then let it loose and go for it.
Spot an incoming squall. Decide are the squalls coming through ridable? If not land with plenty of time to spare before the squall arrives. if yes then head out to sea a bit when a squall hits to get a safety buffer.

What advice do you have?. Add you experience here.