Glad to hear you pulled up ok dude...... hopefully it hasnt shaken you to much. Best you get out on friday the forcast would better suit your 9.5m

Try to buddy up while you are still in a learning transition, It does take awhile to read wind conditions, talk to others and observe before you kite. Take note of what size kites are already on the water. Let other kiters know that you are still green and to keep any eye on you.
Not trying to tell you things you may already know but I would hate to think that the lesson you had today puts you off for life.

Kite Safe Kite Tomorrow.

Yeah, happened to me as well last year after lessons. Why don't you go to the river? I went to Pinnas two days ago but I'm still not ready for the ocean, I can feel it.

Once I build confidence might try again. Till than I'll go to the river...

OK, I'm gonna spread the love for Pinnas too.

I was out yesterday to have a go with my new kite, 11m Waroo, I tried to get there early before the wind picked up so I could get used to it, but as it was I got there when it was around 25knots, as told to me by JP.

I was confident with the wind & the size kite I have, I actually weigh a lot heavier than I look so it was all good.
But one lesson I learned was as a newbie, to wear a flotation vest.

I set up & launched the kite, got in the water & surprised myself after not having done it for so long by getting up on the board pretty much straight away.
Had a very short ride, albeit a shaky one, crashed the kite, which normally isn't a problem; the one thing I'd been hoping to get away with was not wearing a buoyancy vest; I'd worn them during my lessons & when in Qld, so ending up in the drink wasn't a problem as I'd always bobbed along & relaunched pretty quickly.
Without the vest it was a problem, mainly due to my inexperience, but I sank & getting pulled along by the kite I sank deeper, it was more of an annoyance than anything & made it difficult for me to keep above water & relaunch the kite.
So I pulled the safety systems & self-rescued back to shore while another kiter took my board into shore for me.

So, after that big spiel, I'd just like to throw a big thanks out to Mr Ozone C4 rider who saved me from what I'm sure was to be a huge walk to retrieve my board.
And I think he was just getting it for me to get going again, so I didn't have to body drag, but ended up taking it in when I said I was heading back to shore.
Much appreciated!

Pinnas seems to be the spot that is full of good people, thanks guys I'll be sure to repay the favour if/when the need comes up & I can help.

There are a good group at Pinnas who generally keep an eye on others in distress.
It's not the best water, but the people and the vibe are whats kept me kiting there for the last 3 years.