Surfing and Kite surfing are to completely different sports, both, can allow the rider to be at one with the elements the wind the power of the ocean. In the same way kite surfing on a wave is different to surfing on a wave. Kite surfing in butter flat water is different to SUP[}:)].
There are many of us that enjoy all these sports, let us not compare but just enjoy each aspect and have fun.
The best rider is the one having the most fun.