Apart from having enough wind, one of the most challenging parts of any kite sport is finding enough room to fly your kite.
All you need is a wide open space, wind, and a sense of adventure.
But say you have all of these things, is there anywhere you should not go? Yes there is, and here are the top five:

1. When you might be 'too close' to an airport.
   Almost all airports are fenced off to the point that we cannot gain access.
   However, every once in a while you might be able to get on some of that sweet, wide open space.
   If this ever happens to you - don't! However quiet an airport might seem, airplanes still do try to land occasionally, and they can be surprisingly quiet on approach.
   The last thing you (or the pilot) wants is an airplane sneaking up behind you - and trust me, no one appreciates extra distractions all over the runway.
   
2. Power lines.
   This point isn't shocking, but it potentially could be.
   Although some power lines are large enough that there is a lot of open space around them, and the wind is often channeled through this area, steer clear.
   You might be caught in a gust and hauled downwind further than you expect, or maybe your safety leash snaps and your kite is carried right into the lines.
   Either way, the consequences are too much to risk.
   Your health, the health of others, and even the health of the power grid are on the line - don't do it!
3. Storms.
   This one is a bit tougher - storms usually come with good strong wind that we all want to get out in.
   The problem is that sometimes storms also come with strong gusts of wind, updrafts, and electricity! All of these things can harm you and your kite, so be sure to keep an eye on the weather and go home when
4. Other People or Animals.
   Let's face it, sometimes we lose control of our kites.
   This isn't a problem as long as no one else is affected.
   It becomes a problem if we put bystanders or livestock at risk.
   Make sure that you give any nearby animals and people enough space so that if something goes wrong, they will not be affected by the kite.
   
5. Vehicles and Roads.
   Vehicles and roads mean that there are people, power lines, and maybe animals around, so all the same rules as above apply.
   Make sure that you leave people enough room to get to their car, drive, or do whatever they were doing without being affected by the kite.
   

Hopefully the points above are blindingly obvious, but they are still worth mentioning.
I see time after time people who use a kite (kiteboarding or not) in a dangerous spot thinking that they can handle it.
Despite what they may think, sometimes things happen that they can't control.
If they have put others at risk, we all pay the price.
So even if these points seem obvious, always ask yourself " Is everyone else safe if something goes wrong when I fly my kite here?".
If the answer is no, maybe you should think twice.