LEARN to KITE – Kiteboarding lessons
LEARN WITH US: Action Kiteboarding has been teaching the sport of kiteboarding since the beginning. We have tons of experience teaching all kinds of people to kiteboard. We love to teach and make the learning process fun. We started as a Kiteboard school and that is our main focus, teaching people to Kiteboard. Learning is getting easier every year, with better equipment and improved instruction methods. Go to our Beginner Kiteboarding Lessons page |
LEARNING IS FUN: We make the learning process fun. From the very first time you feel the wind in your hands you will feel the excitement and the power. Every step is an easy progression, and the instructor stays with you every step of the way. Trainer kites and Ground School are followed by body-dragging in the water to learn the kite handling, then we add the board and the waterstart. In a few sessions (avg 3-5) you will be up an riding both directions and feeling the speed of the board flying across the water. |
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TRY KITEBOARDING: Many people just want to get a first taste, and try kiteboarding to see if they like it. So we have created the “Discover Kiteboarding” lesson which is a great way to get an overview of the sport. This way you get to try the different aspects of kiting without the repetition of a longer course. Like a “buffet” you can try a little bit of different skills that you will be learning in a longer course. Everyone should try kiting at least once to see if they like it. Click here to learn more about our Discover Kiteboarding lessons. |
HOW YOU LEARN? We teach 99% of our lessons as private 1 to 1 lessons, so your very own instructor is right there with you side by side. Giving advice, supervision and feedback. When in the water we can be right with you, or close at hand spotting you and caddying for you. As you progress we give you the *option of having a 2-way Radio Helmet during your kiteboarding lessons so you can get real-time instruction and vital feedback. With the *Radio helmets you never feel alone. As you progress a little farther, and start to stay upwind, your instructor rides alongside you guiding you and giving instructions from the water. These progressive teaching steps are proven to be the best and most effective way to teach, for the student’s optimal learning progress. |
LEARN BY DOING: Our method is designed to give you the maximum hands-on experience because people learn by doing the Action. We do not just talk about it, we g![]() ![]()
WHAT IS A TRAINER KITE? A trainer Kite is a smaller easier kite to fly. This functions as a Simulator. We fly on the beach to learn the basics of steering. Trainer Kites are fun and not scary at all. The trainer kite session lasts about 40-45 minutes and you will learn about the wind, and steering, and the power zones, and how to fly with the harness and how to fly one-handed. |
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POWER CONTROL: The kite we fly have variable power. We show you how to fly with just enough power to get the job done. You control the power, have a little or have a lot, the power depends on the bar position just like a sailing boat adjusts its sails. We start by selecting a kite the right size for the student. Small people get smaller kites, and big people get bigger kites. Also on a windy day we will us a smaller kite than a light wind day. Don’t worry because your instructor always helps you choose the right size kite so that you are not overpowered. Also even if there is too much power, you can stop at any time. We show you how to depower the kite, and how to kill the power in the kite, so the you have the ultimate control. |
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HOW MANY LESSONS? Everyone learns at a different speed. It depends on your comfort level in the water, and maybe some crossover skills from other sports. You learn the most technical stuff on the first day, safety systems, setup, the wind, kite steering, and the next phase is kite relaunching, body dragging, and board dragging, and after that comes waterstarting. After these first few kiteboarding lessons (totaling 6-9 hours) you could be riding on the board a little each way and know the starts, stops, launching, landing, and the technical side of setting up the gear. After training sessions of about 15-20 hours total you will be a basic level rider, and be staying upwind and cruising and making turns. For more info on the Kiteboarder Progression click here. |
IS IT SAFE? Kiting can be relatively safety if you learn from a professional instructor. You do not want to go cheap on your kite lessons, because it compromises safety. A professional *IKO Certified kiteboarding instructor is worth every cent because he teaches you how to protect yourself from the potential risks. You will spend less time struggling and learn more every session. Your instructor creates a safety net and ensures the ideal learning environment. |
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LESSONS & COURSES: We offer individual kiteboardinglessons, and longer course packages. Do a Refresher Lesson and stay updated on the latest techniques and gear. We offer private and shared-lesson formats. Click on the red “Book Online” buttons to see all of the options including prices and available dates. From there you can browse all the available options or reserve a session. or Call Us to discuss your needs and we can help you choose the lesson that is right for you. Click here to learn more about our Discover Kiteboarding lesson. |
ADVANCED LESSONS & COURSES: We offer follow-on training, and advanced lessons and courses for all levels of kiteboarder. There is always more you can learn, and many exciting things to try. Private Kiteboarding Lessons can be tailored to any rider to fit any experience level. and specialty courses help you keep your kiteboarding progressing and evolving. |