Hi again
next question: how inclusive are kiters on the Sunshine Coast? If I invest the time and money to learn would any of you include me when you go out? Or is it pretty much a closed club?
Cheers

Depends on 1 and 2.

1: How attractive* you are.
2: How annoying you are.

*Only applies to specific gender and age ranges. haha

Underoath said..
Very open, unless you are a tool like Sibbo.

Hence Number 2.

just launch and land a few kites and shout a beer or 2 and youll soon have them all

Long time lurker, first time poster.
The Sunshine Coast is a great place to start and (almost) everyone I've met kiting has been very friendly. We are nothing but inclusive and respectful of each others time and equipment. If we can see that you're having a lesson or are new, we'll give you space and look out for you.
Having said that, this weekend a few of us had the unfortunate encounter of one of the most rude and arrogant kiters who can only be referred to as 'the cowboy'. Cowboy, although quite skilled, would kite in and amongst swimmers, diving the kite and scaring the bejesus out of the little ones. When a few of us politely told him not to get to close the swimmers.. we were told to f**k off. Not cool bro.
Anyway, as long as you respect each other, and behave like an embassador to the sport by helping out the newbs and caring for the beach and locals, you'll fit right in. Acting like a nong cowboy will get us banned and won't win you any friends.

I can second that Longy that poor kid that has his thoat connect with a kite string was a preventable accident. It doesn't matter how skilled you are beginner or Expert or Cowboy level lol. Respect for the beautiful location and People is a must and all kiters should remain as far up wind as possible.

He wears a big cowboy hat, a hoodie is a bit too urban for him.

There is a bloke that often wears a light weight hoodie, but I think he is more in the surf?