Lessons
Lessons are essential for those new to kiteboarding.
While
trainer kites can be flown with a short amount of instruction, larger
kites have a lot more power and it is important to learn the safety
techniques for handling these kites.
Introduction
- Kite
Dynamics
- Suitable Conditions
- Safety
Systems
- Gear
- Setting
Up
- Flying 2 line and 4 line Trainer kites
- Safety
Lesson 1
- Trainer
Kite
- Safety Techniques
- Power
Techniques
- Trimming
- Launching
&
Landing
-
Flying Larger Kites
- Body
Dragging
Lesson 2
- Body
Dragging
Upwind
- Kite Selection
- Safety in
the Water
-
Rights of Way
- Board
Selection
- Water Starts
Lesson
3
- Getting on the Board
- Speed and Turning
- Edging Upwind
- Getting on the Board
- Principals of Jumping
Note that everyone is different. People with skills that cross over to
kitesurfing may be able to complete more than one lesson in a single
session. We will assess your current skill level and
background and teach you where you're at.
Katapolt provides the latest 2008 Naish kites to learn on. These kites are the most technically advanced on the market and will accelerate your learning curve.
Lessons are weather dependent and generally run as long as you want, provided the conditions prevail.
| Introduction | Learn the principals of flight, fly 2 line and 4 line trainer kites and learn basic safety techniques | $50 |
| Lesson 1 | Includes introduction | $130 |
| Lessons 1 and 2 | Includes introduction | $220 |
| Lessons 1, 2 and 3 | Includes introduction | $300 |
Free
Lessons!
Check out this amazing deal:
If you buy a kite and board through Katapolt we'll give
you free lessons until you're up on the board!
