Kiteboarding is a sport that you can learn relatively easily. The power generated by a full size kite allows the high speeds and big air that make the sport so exciting. Safety is the number one priority, and controlling the kite's power is the key to Kiteboarding safety.

We have hundreds of people out on the water Kiteboarding confidently and safely, after taking our 4 session instruction program. We have special equipment for instruction, to fast track the learning process. The rate and ease of learning varies from person to person. Many people bring skills from other sports which can accelerate the learning process. Practice of the techniques we teach over the 4 session program is important.

After Sessions 1, 2 and 3 are completed we recommend you have one to three practise sessions of an hour or more. You can either rent our school equipment or purchase your own equipment. This will enable you to become very confident with your kite control both in the water and on land. Session 4 is where we get you on a board, and this is so much easier if you have put in the practice time with the kite. From here, go practice. You will progress each time your out until you are riding with confidence. Where ever possible we are there to assist you with your progress.

Session 1 is land based with Sessions 2, 3 and 4 in the water. All Sessions are 60 minutes duration. We provide all equipment; kites, boards, harness, safety helmet, flotation vest. Also a wetsuit at no extra cost.

RATES:

Instruction	$50.00 per hour
Equipment Rental	$50.00 per hour
Total	$100.00 per hour

 

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Lesson Structure

 

Introduction to Kite Boarding - On Land

 

Safety;

• Understanding wind direction
• The kite flying zone and wind window
• Your safety
• Safety of others
• Safety of your equipment

     

Equipment;

• Kite and line setup
• Bar function and safety leash
• Two line trainer kite / Four line power kite explanation

     

Launching;

• Carrying a kite
• Securing a kite
• Launching safely with assistance

     

Kite Control;

• Flying the kite to neutral position
• Flying the kite from right to left on the edge of the wind window
• Flying and positioning the kite at the clock hours
• Flying figure eights on the edge of the wind window
• Understanding the power zone
• Flying the kite by feel

Landing;

• Flying and control of the kite at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock (edge of the wind window)
• Landing safely with assistance

 

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Go Hook In - In the water

• Harness fitting and function
• Bar and power loop function
• Power loop release / Safety leash release
• Flying the kite hooked into the harness
• Flying the kite by feel

 

Kite Control One Handed;

• Flying the kite one handed
• Flying and positioning the kite at the clock hours one handed
• One handed flying the kite at 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock and walking upwind

     

Water Launching;

• Understanding the process
• Positioning the kite for launching
• Controlling kite and line tension
• Water launching left and right

 

Get Wet - In the water   

   

Body Dragging;

• Flying the kite one handed
• Body dragging across the wind direction ( @ 90 degrees) to the left and right
• Body dragging up wind, to the left and right

     

Power Flying;

• Body dragging downwind with the kite in the power zone going left and going right
• Kite control for steady power and pull downwind
• Power flying downwind experiencing full power going left and going right

Water;

• Walking the kite upwind
• Launching
• Water launching practice to the left and to the right

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Go Ride - In the water.

Techniques;

• Technique for getting into foot straps
• Understanding board riding angles, feet and leg position (board and harness provided)
• One handed kite flying and getting into foot straps in water
• Controlling kite and board position in water

Edging Board;

• Flying the kite semi powered to the left and edging the board. Same to the right.
• Walking the kite and board upwind
• Power flying the kite to the left and edging hard with the board. Same to the right.
• Walking the kite and board upwind

Water Start;

• Flying the kite through one power stroke (down and up) to the left and getting up on the board. Same to the right.
• Practise in both directions heading downwind
• Walking the kite and board upwind
• Water starting and power flying a short distance
• Practice in both directions

Board & Kite Control;

• Edging the board across the wind and maintaining kite power
• Practice in both directions longer distances

     

By the end of Session 4 you will get to know and understand what you are trying to achieve with Kiteboarding. You will have experienced the thrill of being up riding on a board powered by a kite. From here it takes practice to become confident with the techniques we show. Every hour spent practicing builds on your skill and reflexes. In a short time you will find Kiteboarding very easy and go on to enjoy hours of fun ripping. 

 

Instruction: $50.00 / hour

Self Launching;

• Safety and understanding ideal self launching locations
• Setting up the kite for self launching on grass or beach
• Self launching from the left and right edges of the wind window

     

Self Rescue;

• Bar, lines, kite and you; self rescue

     

Self Landing;

• Safety and understanding ideal self landing locations
• Self landing practise

 

Techniques and Tricks;

• 180 degree turns
• Upwind riding technique
• Light wind riding technique
• Strong wind riding technique
• Getting air (jumping)
• Forward spins rotations)
• Back spins (rotations)
• Toe side riding
• Kite loop / Downloop turns

 

 

Instruction: $50.00 / hour

• Big airs (jumping high)
• Forward spins - singles, doubles
• Back Spins - singles, doubles
• Forward rolls - singles, doubles
• Back rolls - singles, doubles
• Riding blind (backwards toe side)
• Unhooked riding
• Loading up for pop
• Raileys
• Unhooked front or back rolls
• S Bends
• Handle pass moves

The moves possible when Kiteboarding are almost limitless. New exciting moves with new names are being mastered by riders around the world. We have covered some of the more common moves in our intermediate and advanced sessions. Once you master these, you will be well set to progress and try your skills at those moves that inspire you.