Skywalk Kiteboarding

THE BEST LESSONS

We believe in one-on-one or small group lessons. We recognize that every student has difference proficiencies and different levels of comfort with various elements of the sport. We strive to give as much personal attention as we can, and know that our students benefit.

Beginner

In a Beginner Lesson, we will cover all the basics of wind and site assessment, the fundamentals of the equipment you’ll be using, basic safety, and kite control. By the end of the first lesson, you will have learned how to identify a safe location and the proper wind for kiteboarding, how to control and generate power with a kite and board setup. You will get out on the water and begin to “body-drag”, which is the first step toward getting your feet on a board. You will also be taught how to re-launch the kite from the water.

Intermediate

At the beginning of the Intermediate Lesson we will perform a quick refresher of what you learned in prior lessons in terms of setting up the gear, then hit the water. You will practice and master “body-dragging”, re-launching the kite, learn board recovery drags and flying the kite with one hand. Depending on how far along you have progressed, we will then have you try getting up on the board. You will practice water starts, downwind and upwind riding to make you a proficient kiteboarder.

Advanced

So you are now ready to get out there and ride on your own but still need some coaching. In the Advanced Lesson we will work on transitions, riding toe-side, supervised riding and finally what you’ve been waiting for – jumping.

No Wind

So it’s not windy every day. We’ve got some options. For beginner kiteboarders, there is a lot we can cover in light wind conditions, and we’ll make the decision in advance of your lesson whether the conditions and your skill level will allow us to make the most of the lesson time.

Light wind is the perfect opportunity to practice self-rescues on the water, master light-wind launches & landings, kite & bar setup and tune your gear to get you ready for when the wind starts to really blow.

Pricing

Group Coaching - $200 per hour, maximum of 2 people per coach.
Private coaching - $200 / hour
All lessons include the use of our chase boat for safety and a more relaxed kiteboarding experience.
We accept cash, Zelle and major credit cards.

Cancellation

We recognize that peoples’ schedules change and will try to accommodate as best we can. However, since lesson time is in high demand on weekends and during the busy summer months, and because we need the right weather to teach, we must enforce our cancellation policy. If a student cancels with too little notice, that’s a time we’re unable to give to someone else.

A deposit is required to reserve a lesson. We require more than 24 hours notice to issue a full refund.

If a student cancels within 24 hours, 50 percent of the lesson will be charged.

If a same day cancellation occurs, 100 percent of the lesson will be charged.

No credit is given for late arrivals. If it is possible to accommodate a late arrival, all instructors will do so, but most lessons are booked back-to-back with little scheduling flexibility.