kitekid21 - 19-4-2012 at 07:18 AM
... my gratitude to each and every one of you on this forum for all your help in getting me to the point where I am today. It took some time to get
here, but I now have no problems riding on land and I am really looking forward to riding on water this summer. From my start in the sport up until
now, I've learned so much from all of you, whether from your help directly or through reading your posts and experiences. My girlfriend likes taking
pictures of me while kiting and here are some of the most recent ones after she edited them. I know you'll appreciate them.
I found, in Davenport, IA an open field, for which official use I have not been able to discover. Regardless, it is perfect for kiting. I am usually
able to get out 1-2 times a week and on the day that these photos were taken, the winds were a gusty 20-25mph. That is the only
reason why I (185lbs) was able to use my 7m Pink Best Bularoo without problems. My buddy wasn't able to come out on that day, but sometime there will
hopefully pictures of both of us kiting. 
May the winds always blow in your favor,
Keith
Full album (9 pictures) and hopefully more in due time here:
Kiting Album
PHREERIDER - 19-4-2012 at 07:45 AM
nice looks like really mowing the grass!
water will be easy for you, enjoy the ride , you are already use to conditions for water riding and harnessed so stay relaxed , the water is just a
little faster far less tedious for sure.
nice spot to poach a ride!
dman - 19-4-2012 at 10:22 AM
Geee, that sure is a good looking kite! Looks like your putting
them to good use.
Kamikuza - 19-4-2012 at 06:19 PM
Like 
John Holgate - 19-4-2012 at 06:45 PM
plus one!! Very nice looking spot.
AviN - 19-4-2012 at 07:04 PM
Definitely looks like you're ready for the water.
Tell your girl she's a gr8 photographer, it's hard to take pictures while in motion.
If you'll get a chance to be in the Chicago area, shoot me a mail or so, will be VERY happy to kite with you...so does my friend (which also surf on a
land board)....we're always looking for new ppl to join us while having fun....
Cheers
kitekid21 - 19-4-2012 at 08:21 PM
I'm actually from Aurora! I'm hoping to get out on the lake as often as possible and I'm currently trying to meet up with some guys in the Chicago
kitesurfing forum too! Where are you located AviN?
kitekid21 - 21-4-2012 at 11:19 AM
I do however wish I could find more people to kite with in the Quad Cities, but I'm only going to be around for another month or so anyway.
arkay - 21-4-2012 at 01:12 PM
:bigok:
AviN - 21-4-2012 at 02:30 PM
Heemmm..."Quad Cities" :puzzled: 