Do the numbers, it is scary:

Assuming there are 5 Kite Schools in each state (WA, Qld, NSW, Vic, SA/Tas/NT) each teaching 6 new people per day over the next 12 weeks = 5 x 6 x 5 x 7 x 12 = 12,600 new kiters.

If we assume that 2 out of every 6 (33%) takes up the sport permanently then we end up with 4,200 new kiters across the nation in the next 12 weeks (not including overseas tourists).

This concerns me firstly as a windsurfer as more kites means more hassles for windsurfers. This also concerns me as a kiter because the trend with councils around the country seems to be to limit the kiting areas available. With more and more kiters and less places to do it = problem.

Was it the same with windsurfing in its hey day? How the heck is this going to play out?