Beginners Level 1 & 2

Introduction to Kiting

Student will learn the safety rules and experience the initial handling of the kite on the beach.

• You will learn to assess the wind direction, strength and location.
• Use of safety systems, (how to release, & safety techniques if you should ever get into trouble)
• Explanation of your equipment (how to wear; manage and maintain the equipment)
• Setting up of Kite and Bar.
• Launching and landing the kite techniques.
• Control in flying the kite & walking with the kite. Once you are competent with these various handling skills on land you are prepared for the next level where you transfer these new learnt skills to the water in the safest way possible.

In general 3-4 hours needed to progress to the next level.

Part 2

It’s time to get wet !!
During this part of the course you will learn to body drag in the water using your new skills acquired from the beach.

• You will learn to body drag up & downwind
• Body drag with a board upwind, also maneuver exercises to rescue your own board without assistance
• How to put the board on your feet, and to maintain the correct position for a water start
• Water start, both directions & ride short distances

These skills are the foundation for a safe ride on the water

In general 5-10 hours, you are up & kiting to progress to the next level !!

Advanced Classes

Ready to improve your kiting skills?

• Learn to control the riding speed by edging.
• Consistant technique in riding in both directions including upwind.
• Respect of right of way rules whilst riding amongst others.
• Transition maneuvers (changing direction without stopping)
• Self rescue & full pack down techniques whilst in the water.
• Risk assessment & awareness of the riding area.
• Self launch.
• Toe side turn.
• Theory & safety rules for jumping.
• Theory on takeoff & landing your first jump.