most basic rule is the person on the wave has right of way over everyone else, regardless of what you or they are doing. then all the usual kitesurfing right of way rules apply (ie right hand forward=right of way, give way to less experienced etc etc)

TOAD said...

Don't kite arround surfers , give them there space .

right on toad

Hunter S

Cheers for the advice.
I know what you're saying about the uncrowded coast, but as you would know the Perth Metro area has never been one to produce a decent wave and the ones it does produce ie Trigg, Strickland are always packed. (But I agree with you and will stay clear of these areas.)
Ive seen guys on kites having fun in the waves off Scarboro/Brighton but the wave quality is pretty poor, espeacially when the wind is up.
Any tips on a good place to get a decent wave, (anywhere in WA) without upsetting the surfers?
I would have thought there would be plenty of breaks that still hold a wave in the wind but are too choppy to paddle into and therefore ideal for kiting. Though beacause of my lack of kiting experience Ive never been at any breaks when the wind is up, only when its light & offshore.

Well said hunter S. BUT if you kite when surfer's are out (where waves are surfable well over 25 knots) remember your wake will piss a surfer off. Remember we are lower on the totem pole than goatboaters but I think we are slightly above a jetski.

OK,
I have been riding pole ski's for 7 years and i am bottom of the food chain. I am a menace and an environmental villain apparently.
Started kiting lessons last week, thought i was progressing up the food chain. But you guys are still hated?
I should just top myself myself know and give in the fact that, I will alsways belong to the wrong crowd