Fooosh said...
So I thought I'd make a list of GOOD things kiting brings to all our lives (including council members and fishermen).
1. Keeps me sane(r) and peaceful,
2. Makes me smile
3. Burns off my excess energy
4. Keeps me healthy (debatable)
5. Tourism benefits to local communities
6. Colourful, great to watch
7. Talking point with other people on the beach
8. Can be combined with fishing, child minding, photography, nasal flushing, etc etc (see other posts)
9. Surf rescue
10. Low environmental impact: Quiet (except for the frequent whoo-hoos), non-polluting - at the beach anyway.
11. It gives me an intense sense of aliveness (just avoid those rocks)
12. It gives me a sense of freedom: I not only "walk on water", but also fly like a bird.
13. It gives me a certain sensual experience riding those big swells (you guessed right: I am a man).
14. It gives me a great excuse to sit in my spa for an hour or so with a drink doing absolutely nothing (because I am so exhausted and sore after a 3 hours session)
...more expected to come after my session today...