anyone tried it? Wondering if the rain would affect how my kite flies?

crash it into the water then fly it it will be slimilar bit sluggish.

the bigger problem is that when it rains its usually either nuking or nothing.

yeah, but it hurts

G'day, I've kited a bit in the rain out at Scarborough in winter westerlies and don't have a problem as long as its strong enough so its still moving fast. The only problem you can have if its grey and fully overcast, there becomes a static field or something similar that will give you electric shocks. Read the post by Corey from last year when we were kiting Woodies in a very strong squally rainey day. I witnessed the sparks and crackling Corey received. Can be dangerous but still won't stop me though!
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