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KITEBOARDING LESSONS

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We know, which lesson plan for you, what a pain! Everyone is offering lessons these days. If you are new to the sport and want to learn more, please check out our online school. Below is a FAQ of our basic lessons to answer any question you might have before submitting a form for us to create a plan for you:

Why Kite Surf The Earth?

  • We have been doing the sport from the beginning
  • We have only certified instructors, so you get the best lesson possible 1 on 1 lessons
  • Fully insured
  • Up to date gear, and we have a huge inventory of kites.
  • We teach instructor certification, so your getting the best.
  • Owner Paul Menta writes manuals for the sport, does it on water, snow, and land. He is considered one of the best instructors in the sport, and kites daily.
  • We take pride in what we do

Whats the beginner class like?

  • Classes are 2 days and 3 hours each day.
  • You will learn all the basics of the wind as well as theory in kite flying. Next you have ground school and learn the skills that you need to operate all safety systems, fly the kite, launch, land, water re-launch of the kite, getting on the board and proper riding techniques .
  • You will end this class with learning how to do water starts
  • All kite gear is included
  • Boat support when needed
  • See our check list also at the bottom

What you will need to bring:

  • Suntan lotion
  • Water shoes (you can find these in most stores, and they are cheap)
  • Rash guard for sun protection
  • Sun glasses (don't use the 300$ pair, the 10 cheapies work great!)
  • Water or Gatorade

What happens when you are scheduled for a class?

  • You will need to fill out a booking form and a wavier. We do take a $100.00 deposit to secure the booking.
  • A number will be provided for you to call and check in the night before.
  • Depending on the conditions of the day you will set a time with the instructor. We do not teach in under 10mph, it is a waste of your money and can be very frustrating.
  • In Key West, we can pick you up to help you get there.

What can I do before the class?

  • Fill out all your forms, and have the items you need ready.
  • Fly a trainer kite to learn flying skills, we can get one to you. This gives you such a head start and you can do it when ever you have time.
  • Read over material on the school section of the site.

***Get ready to have a great time!***

Ok, how much?

Please check individual locations for prices.

Rentals:

Supervised rental is available at each location, but you must be of an advanced level which will have to be approved by the instructor.

The Kite House Class Check List

Land Class

Student understands the wind window and can demonstrate where neutral, landing zones, power zones, and key points off the window are.
Student understands the concept of too little and too much wind.
Student understands how to steer a kite and correct body movement and positions, and is able to show use the safety system before flying the kite. Can activate, and restore safety.

Correctly preformed pre-flight check for kite solo launch: firm bladders, bridles untangled(for 2 line), flying lines untangled, bar is free from tangles and obstructions, safety system in good working order. Unhooked launch.

Student can secure area is clear of people, objects and understands a good and safe launch area, and rules of the road.

Student can maintain the kite in neutral can land the kite assisted, and launch back to neutral slowly and controlled.

Can perform the following kite flying tasks: neutral, landing, self launch, fly right side power zone, left side power zone ,fly hooked in (in water), activate the safety system, land tack left, land tack right.

Student can simulate and perform a water re-launch of the kite on land or shallow water in 2 positions.

Student can use safety system and roll up lines while kite is disabled as if they landed the kite in the water and preformed a self landing.

WATER CLASS

Student can show self rescue and assisted rescue.

Student can perform body drags in a series where they can only go left and then only go right. Can cup and twist to correct body position.

Student can body drag up-wind "hooked in" on both sides. Can retrieve board by body dragging upwind.

Student can set up a 4 line kite and perform preflight check, and do same exercises as on 2 line kite, not using the de power loop.

Student can simulate a water start in shallow water, in a sitting position.

Student understands how to take twists out of lines while in the water.

Student can put board on (no leash).

Student and instructor do assisted water start, and first movement on the board.

Student does solo water starts, and is able to stand up on the board.

Student stands up and is able to continue powering the kite with good body position.

Student and instructor have set goals and reviewed kite and boards sizes for where they will ride in the future.

Student has passed a test given by the instructor.

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