RKITEKT, get an orange stopper ball, put a loop of through it, and connect it to the pin (not the handle) on the best quick release.

Speaking from experience here... there is NO WAY you will find that little red loop on the quick release when you are getting dragged or lofted. I found that out the hard way. It sucks.

The ball makes it easier... you can FEEL it without having to look down at it.

But, always crash the kite first (unless of course you are in the air already or on the beach full of people) ... even if it relaunches it will give you time to deal with the situation and it will draw attention to you (so everyone knows you are about to get whacked ... they will need time to pull out the cameras, score cards, etc.)