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Activity Code: STKI101
Kiteboarding - 3 step course in Melbourne
Description
This ia a 3 step program designed to teach you how to Kiteboard safely and successfully on your own.................... Step 1 Kite Pilot; (90 min on beach) This important first step is the fastest and safest way to learn and develop solid kite skills before you attempt to use a board - 80% of Kiteboarding is kite control. You'll be introduced to all the beginning necessities such as selecting the correct equipment, local site orientation, the wind window, safety systems, flying power-kites, full sized 4-line inflatable kites, setup, launching/landing, the power zone as well as basic kiteboarding etiquette...................... Step 2 Body drag; (90min shallow water lesson) The session is designed to help you gain the confidence you need to be hooked into the kite, use the safety systems and gain the skills of self-rescue in the water. In this second lesson you'll be taught set up and safety skill review, using a harness, hooking in, using the safety systems, power/de-power, body dragging, water relaunching your kite and self-rescue.................... Step 3 Board rider; (90min on the water) Now that you can pilot a full sized kite in the water with safe, confident control, you are ready to progress to a board. In this lesson you will develop the skills you need to Kiteboard safely and successfully on your own. Skills learnt in this final lesson included unassisted set up and launching, tuning the kite, water starting, edging and board control, changing direction and the tricks to staying up wind.
Meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Locations
South Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
St Kilda (Melbourne - Victoria)
St Kilda West (Melbourne - Victoria)
This activity takes place on St Kilda Beach, Melbourne, Victoria.
Participant Guidelines
Ages from 12 to 60, male and female, kids - all welcome. All kitesurfing equipment is provided. BYO beach clothing, sunglasses, towel, hat, sun-block and drinking water.
Price Valid For
1 person
Booking Notes
Must be booked at least 2 days before activity.
Session Length
This experience includes 3 lessons, each 90 minutes in duration.
Numbers on Day
These lessons are all one on one, with your own instructor. This is the safest and fastest way to learn.
Cancellation Cover
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