stamp said...so you nearly took out some kids, and somehow its their fault for being on the beach? or their parents fault for not anticipating what you were going to do, even though they don't kite themselves?
if there was no one else on the beach surely you could have waited until they had walked past, or until the parents were within earshot and you could warn them?
I think that comment is a bit rough, it is pretty clear that hoskoau is trying to get some useful info.
I have been in a similar situation performing a self landing, only to have animals and kids run over near the kite. Through watching carefully and picking the right time to land, I have done my best to keep these situations safe, but the feeling of responsibility and wanting to do the safest thing is always there. As to a solution, your point is valid, it really is a matter of waiting till nobody is within the danger zone, or may enter the danger zone while the kite is unsecured on the ground. Much easier said than done in some popular kiting locations. In short, keep your eyes open and pick the best time to land, land as quickly as you can, and secure your kite as quickly as you can thereafter.
