so , all excited to get into the sport and learn the ropes ( so to speak) , i meet a few local guys and get a heads up for the days spot to go , the wind is really gusty and im struggling , all is ok a couple guys offer and help me sort my mess out but this older guy comes, and proceeds to tell me " its obvious you havent done much kiting, .... well derr mate i would be struggling if i was good right.. and then walks away, now to me this isnt how you encourage " newbies" into learning the apprenticeship i hear of, all im saying is, drop the attitude dude, you had to learn at some stage and if you were in my position im sure a helping hand would be appreciated, after all we are only as good as the conditions allow and so far i suck!!
to the rest of the guys who offered help hats off, its appreciated!

cheers! ginger