KITEBOARDING
Kiteboarding is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. It is an exciting and addictive sport and the feeling of speed and acceleration being powered by the wind is like no other.
At AGK Kite School, we love teaching people and sharing our passions with you. Whether you have experience with the wind, ride a board of any sort (snowboarding, wakeboarding etc.), are into water sports or not, this sport is worth having a try. We will supply you with the safest and most comfortable gear for your lessons to ensure you feel confident and most importantly have loads of fun.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR FIRST LESSON AS A BEGINNER
A comprehensive lesson covering aspects of setting up, flying the kite & the safety systems, depending on your progress we will most often stay dry and practice all aspects on the beach.
Spot assessment – weather forecast, wind, tide and hazard awareness
Communication - hand signals and motions
Kite safety
Kite set-up, harness and equipment
Pre-flight check
Launching and landing on beach practice
Power increase/decrease adjustment
Kite control, de-power and steering
Walking with the kite/land simulation
Inspect quick release
Safe landing
BEGINNER PACKAGE
Private one-on-one, 2hrs per lesson x 4 lessons
$450US
The best way to learn any new skill is to dedicate time and immerse yourself in the experience. On average, most clients are up skimming the waters and flying the kite in 4 lessons. This package provides you with a private one-on-one lesson with your IKO certified instructor who will ensure you’re safe and enjoying every minute.
Lesson 1
Safety first. Your instructor will teach you various safety rules and skills on land before going into the water. For example, we will show you how to assess the wind and the physical location (the spot), as well as showing how to properly use and manage the equipment, set-up your kite and control the kite in the air. This is an exciting step: you will fly a real kite for the first time!
Lesson 2
Once you’re comfortable with how to control the kite, it will be time to get in the water! With your instructor, you will learn how to use the kite power to body-drag in the water, how to relaunch, self-rescue, recover your board and more. This is the fun part. You'll be able to "play" with the kite while being dragged behind your kite. By the end, we will attempt to get you on your first water-start with the board at your feet!
Lesson 3
When you’re able to stay on the board consistently, you will learn how to keep on riding for longer and further. At this level, your instructor will show you how to switch to sides, control your speed, ride upwind, and help you on self-launching and doing a self-rescue in deep water.
Lesson 4
Last lesson! We’ll put you to the test and have you setup, launch, ride and land. We will assist on any areas you struggle with and if you feel up for it, maybe show you some tricks you can practice on your own. We want to ensure your confident on your own and love the sport!
PRIVATE LESSONS
1 LESSON
$130 USD per lesson
(2hr lessons)
2 LESSONS
$250 USD - Pack
(2hrs per lesson, across 2 days)
3 LESSONS
$360 USD - Pack
(2hrs per lesson, across 3 days)
LEARN TOGETHER
2 PEOPLE
1 Instructor
$230 USD per lesson
(2hr lesson)