CORPUS CHRISTI KITEBOARDING LESSONS


(844) 361 - KITE

3 HR KITE LESSON BEGINNER - $300

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3HR KITE LESSON
     During this three hour water based lesson you will be introduced to the sport of kiteboarding through an instructor led demonstration and discussion on kiteboarding safety, wind theory and different types of equipment and set up.   Then the student will get the hands on experience of actually setting up a full size SLE Kite, learning to fly and control the kite in the water, and then attempting to ride, all under the close guidance of an experienced Instructor.
      Students will have the opportunity to learn the following skills during the Three (3) hr Kiteboarding Lesson
  • Elements of Kiteboarding                
  • Safety / Risk Assessment / Launch Site Assessment
  • Anatomy of Wind Window / Wind Awareness
  • Equipment Types & Set-up / Break Down
  • Kite Safety Systems & Use
  • Body Posture  
  • Kite Flying Techniques / Control w/ SLE Kite     
  • Assisted Launching and Landing
  • Water Relaunching Techniques 
  • Kiter Etiquette / Hand Signals 
  • Self Exit / Self Rescue Techniques
  • Body Dragging with/without Board 
  • Kite / Board Control
  • Water Board Starts
  • Stopping Under Control

5 HR KITE LESSON EXTENDED - $475

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5 HR KITE LESSON
     This Lesson is for students who would like extended instruction on the water.   The  5 HR KITE LESSON is usually spread over 1-2 sessions depending on conditions and the student's schedule.           
     Students will have the opportunity to learn the following skills during the Five (5) hr Kiteboarding Lesson
  • Elements of Kiteboarding                                             
  • Safety / Risk Assessment / Launch Site Assessment
  • Anatomy of Wind Window / Wind Awareness
  • Equipment Types & Set-up / Break Down
  • Kite Safety Systems & Use 
  • Body Posture / Positioning
  • Kite Flying Techniques / Control w/ SLE Kite     
  • Assisted Launching and Landing
  • Water Relaunching Techniques 
  • Kiter Etiquette / Hand Signals         
  • Self Exit / Self Rescue Techniques
  • Body Dragging with/without Board 
  • Kite / Board Control
  • Water Board Starts / Consistent Starts
  • Kite Control / Controlling Speed 
  • Stopping Under Control
  • Upwind Body Drag / Board Retrieval  
  • Self Launch and Land Techniques
  • Edging w/ Board / Riding Upwind
  • Transitions / Turns        
10 HR KITE LESSON INDEPENDENT - $900
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10 HR KITE LESSON
  This Lesson is for students who would like to progress through the skills to become an independent beginner in the shortest time possible.  The  10 HR KITE LESSON is usually spread over 3 sessions depending on conditions and student schedule.  Most students can realistically expect to be able to ride both ways, go upwind, transition, assist launch & land, and have a good understanding of the basic safety skills needed to enjoy kiteboarding safely.     
  • Want to bring a friend? or significant other? Bring them along to share the experience (max. of Three (3) students - ask about our semi-private and group lessons). 
  • All equipment is provided by 361KITE, students need to be dressed appropriately for water activities and bring sunscreen and/or hats/sunglasses as well as any water/liquids.  Water shoes or reef booties are highly recommended to protect your feet during the lessons - these can be found at local sports supply or retail stores (Academy, Walmart) or water sports/boardsports specific shops locally (Dockside, Wind & Wave).      
  • Any KITE LESSON is a great class to give as a gift to the aspiring kiteboarder, ask us about Gift Certificates.             
  • Call us now at (844) 361 - KITE or email info@361KITE.com to reserve your lesson today.