Hey guys,
I would like to chime in here. I was actually on the beach when this video was being shot and here is the honest to God truth:
My cousins and I were hoping to get some kiting in the day this video was taken. We were down in Avon waiting for wind at Kite Point... But there was absolutely nothing but glassy water (was wishing I could go wake boarding). So, we got in the car and headed home to Virginia. As we were driving North, there was not a single kite in the sky...anywhere. Once we got into the village of Waves, I was hoping to see something in the air at REAL Watersports, but we knew there was no chance since the flags were still virtually motionless. As we drove a little further North to Kitty Hawk Kites Resort, there was a big yellow kite in the air. Naturally, we stopped to check it out. Being avid kiters, we were shocked to see some dude actually in motion with the kite parked! We watched him go out and back on a SUP. If I had to guess what the wind was blowing, I would have said maybe 2-4 miles per hour. At winds that speed, it really doesn't feel like anything at all which is what made it so remarkable. If I hadn't seen it in person, I would have doubted it too, but it is 100% true because I WAS THERE!
To the skeptics: I am reminded of a great saying my grandpa used to say: "Don't confuse me with the facts, I've already made up my mind".
Cheers.