IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
If you’ve spent any time snowboarding, on a wakeboard or in a skatepark - if you've flown a power kite, windsurfed or sailed,
YOU'VE GOT THIS! And even if you haven't - and you have the motivation, YOU'VE STILL GOT THIS!
You’ll then need to get as much practice as possible to consolidate your skills and get comfortable riding upwind.
The ability to ride upwind means you can stay out of trouble, avoid any hazards and get back to where you started.
BOOM. Then you're a kiter.
YOU'VE GOT THIS! And even if you haven't - and you have the motivation, YOU'VE STILL GOT THIS!
You’ll then need to get as much practice as possible to consolidate your skills and get comfortable riding upwind.
The ability to ride upwind means you can stay out of trouble, avoid any hazards and get back to where you started.
BOOM. Then you're a kiter.
CRASH COURSE |
RIDEALONG |
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If you aren't sure you want to commit, then hit up a CRASH COURSE. We'll introduce you to much as we can in one lesson and if you like how you made it feel, then keep on keepin' on with additional lessons. Or at least buy the t-shirt.
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So your friend wants to come watch, spend the day on the sandbar with us? Sure! Feel free to pack some snacks, an adult beverages or whatever (for your friend only until your time in the water is done). The more the merrier, space permitting.
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You'll have lots of time to get through the basics in a 3-day commitment.
BUT, if you have a little experience one way or another, or just catch on quickly you'll rip through the lessons.
BUT, if you have a little experience one way or another, or just catch on quickly you'll rip through the lessons.
LESSON 1
GEAR Learn about kites; the names + functions of all elements of the kite, rigging, control bar, harness + board
SAFETY SYSTEMS Chicken loop, trim control + how to how to quick-release from your kite + depower the kite in an emergency
SET-UP How to set-up, adjust + safety-check your kite + harness
WIND THEORY Learn about lift, wind deflection, trim + angle; how the kite performs at various points in the “wind window”
KITE CONTROL How to steer your kite to the desired position, or “park” the kite in flight; neutral points
LAUNCHING + LANDING How to safely get your kite in the air + put it back down in the water, with or without assistance
POWERING + DEPOWERING THE KITE Using the trim device + the bar to control pitch + power
ONE-HAND KITE CONTROL It’s like riding a bike
SELF RESCUE Learn a key technique to help you stay safe in the water and how to use your kite as a sail, even if the rigging is broken
SAFETY SYSTEMS Chicken loop, trim control + how to how to quick-release from your kite + depower the kite in an emergency
SET-UP How to set-up, adjust + safety-check your kite + harness
WIND THEORY Learn about lift, wind deflection, trim + angle; how the kite performs at various points in the “wind window”
KITE CONTROL How to steer your kite to the desired position, or “park” the kite in flight; neutral points
LAUNCHING + LANDING How to safely get your kite in the air + put it back down in the water, with or without assistance
POWERING + DEPOWERING THE KITE Using the trim device + the bar to control pitch + power
ONE-HAND KITE CONTROL It’s like riding a bike
SELF RESCUE Learn a key technique to help you stay safe in the water and how to use your kite as a sail, even if the rigging is broken
LESSON 2
KITE CONTROL More practice to steer your kite and “park” in flight
MORE LAUNCHING + LANDING More practice getting your kite back into the air after a landing
BODY DRAGGING UP + DOWN WIND A critical skill for recovering a dropped board, which may be upwind from you or avoiding obstacles
BOARD PLACEMENT How to position your board so you can mount up + keep your balance
WATER START Learning how to use the kite to power you out of the water and getting your first ride
SAFETY SYSTEMS + SELF RESCUE We'll keep talking about safety and practice self rescue so you feel comfortable in any situation
MORE LAUNCHING + LANDING More practice getting your kite back into the air after a landing
BODY DRAGGING UP + DOWN WIND A critical skill for recovering a dropped board, which may be upwind from you or avoiding obstacles
BOARD PLACEMENT How to position your board so you can mount up + keep your balance
WATER START Learning how to use the kite to power you out of the water and getting your first ride
SAFETY SYSTEMS + SELF RESCUE We'll keep talking about safety and practice self rescue so you feel comfortable in any situation
LESSON 3
MASTERING THE WATER START You'll practice until riding consistently
EDGE CONTROL How to steer with your board while getting power from your kite
SPEED CONTROL, STOPPING + TURNING How to make smooth turns + transitions; avoid getting overpowered by the kite
HIGH FIVES So now you can call yourself a kiter, congrats!
EDGE CONTROL How to steer with your board while getting power from your kite
SPEED CONTROL, STOPPING + TURNING How to make smooth turns + transitions; avoid getting overpowered by the kite
HIGH FIVES So now you can call yourself a kiter, congrats!
COST |
TIME + LOCATION |
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CRASH COURSE ~ $285 USD BEGINNER LESSON ~ $285 USD 3-DAY PACKAGE (save 15%) ~ $725 USD RIDEALONG ~ $35 USD per person INCLUDES: Wicked instructor, all the gear, reliable boat with canopy + fuel, cold beverages DOES NOT INCLUDE: Wetsuit ~ $15 LOOK, THIS IS IMPORTANT: We are eager to get you out there - and it really boils down to the boat + fuel, especially in this current environment - we'll cut breaks as much as we can. You just have to talk to us. |
~ Half day = 4 hours (including travel time) ~ 8 am or 1 pm start - or really when the wind is right ~ We'll take the boat to the sandbar on the backside of the island ~ About a 20 minute boat ride to pure tranquility WHAT TO BRING~Sunglasses + strap ~Sunscreen + lip chap ~Hat ~Rashguard ~Towel |
