Yup, I'm another one new to kiting, have had lessons at Pinnas, got some gear, now just need to get back out there! I sense that I may be even more newbie than some who've replied to this topic - kite skills: fine, board ability: zero - but I'll get there! Would be good to go out with others, my kite buddy up and left for Gero (swear it was nothing I said...)