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What to expect
Kiteboarding is a technical activity and requires training and instruction. You cannot just grab a kite and hop on a board. The people you see kitesurfing might make it look effortless or easy but this is because they have experience and have received proper instruction. The sport is comparable to Scuba Diving or Skydiving. Certifications should be obtained through lessons by trained professionals. Just like any hobby, you can benefit greatly by receiving advice from a professional, whether you're a beginner or you already have some Kiteboarding experience. The lessons range from introductory, land-based lessons to more advanced water-based classes. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in Kiteboarding to build up a range of skills and techniques in a safe environment. Your instructors will be with you in the water during your lessons. We teach on state of the art Cabrinha kites and boards.
Control is everything
LAND Lesson Course
Theory - The big picture. Understanding the goals, the process, and the lingo needed to communicate. Use of special tools to explain complicated principles. Learn to choose a location, evaluate wind direction, and understand the wind clock.
Setting up the Equipment - How to handle the kite and lines from set-up to launch. Learn the difference between bow kites, c-kites, and 5-line kites.
Pre-Flight Check - All the tips you will need to never forget to check everything before launch.
Assisted Launches - Learn to launch and land with an assistant and the role of both the pilot and the assistant.
Kite Control - Proper methods of using the control bar and steering the kite, including adjusting the power and de-power of the kite.
Power Intake - Complete understanding of the wind window. Once kite control is established you will learn exact kite placement to either create power by flying the kite into the power zone, or reduce power by flying the kite to the edge of the window.
Use of all safety systems, including quick releases.
Dry water starts. Performing simulated water starts on land under-powered to see the steps and build muscle memory.
You are now ready for your First Water Lesson!
Now we are getting wet
WATER LESSON
During the course, you will improve kite piloting with power,
One handed kite piloting, body dragging hooked in to your harness
Body dragging hooked in to your harness going upwind
Body dragging hooked in to your harness, holding the board, getting used flying the kite and controlling the board at the same time
getting up on the board and riding away
Perfecting your water relaunching techniques
Self rescue
Turning into an expert rider
Once you've got the basics down, you can continue with additional lessons to take your kiting to the next level. After learning to water start, some of the next skills to learn include staying upwind, doing transitions, riding toeside, and of course jumping. You can learn each of these skills quickly by working with an instructor, not to mention avoiding frustration and reducing the chance of injury.
Advanced lessons will focus on areas you wish to improve and are by definition always customized to the individual. Wave riding lessons and learning to jibe a directional will be available to qualified students.