Sups are only gd for lite wind

I think you could get around on s SUP with a small kite.

I use a 3m foil kite on my wave ski, and can make it go upwind. The board doesn't plane, but with the fins providing sideways resistance you can point into the wind.

No need for a harness with a small kite, just hold on to the bar and being able to move the bar around helps with balance and adjusting the location of the pull point Helps with steering.

let me know if you want to try one of my smaller kites with the SUP... I'll join you.

Rooboy said..
This is sounding rather dangerous to me Mick for someone who has never kited before. Lessons and Public Liability insurance are a must if you were going to try this sort of thing. While it sounds like fun we should all remember we need to be safe out there, not only for our own safety but for that of other beach users as well. We certainly dont want a incident on the beach jeopardizing beach access for all!

Yep, good points Rooboy. Definitely don't try a sup with kite combo, until you're a competent kiteboarder. The two don't match under normal conditions, so it would be prudent to be proficient in both skills before trying to combine them.