This is not to not a kite v pole thread, just thought this might interest you guys.
Have seen a bit of this Mitu guy, who I think is pushing wave kiting in a good direction and not just trying to be a surfer with a kite.
Anyway seeing what he can do on a surfboard on flat water I thought this guys to come from a w/surf background for sure. Sure enough a few u tube searches later confirmed this.
A couple of vids to check out, hope you enjoy.
The qual and music of the w/surf vid is crap but the riding makes up for it.