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Kiteboarding - 3 step addiction in Melbourne

Melbourne
Activity Code STKI101

Overview

This ia a 3 step program designed to teach you how to Kiteboard safely and successfully on your own.

Step 1 Kite Pilot; (60 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 "In the Water" ; (120 min 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"; (120min 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.

Location

  • South Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
  • St Kilda (Melbourne - Victoria)
  • St Kilda West (Melbourne - Victoria)

This activity takes place on St Kilda Beach, Melbourne, Victoria. Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.

Additional Info

  • Ages from 8 to 80, male and female, kids - all welcome. All kitesurfing equipment is provided. BYO beach clothing, sunglasses, towel, hat, sun-block and drinking water.
  • Numbers on the day: These lessons are all one on one, with your own instructor. This is the safest and fastest way to learn.
  • Session length: This experience includes 3 lessons. 1 lesson for 60 mins. and the other 2 lessons are 120 mins. each.
  • 2 for 1 won't last long!

Contact Us

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Booking Insurance

It is recommended that you consider GoDo Booking Insurance. This is insurance cover for losses incurred if the activity is cancelled (under certain circumstances) by you or the activity supplier.

Changes and Cancellations Policy

The cancellation policy for this activity is as follows:

  • Cancellations notified 30 days or more prior to activity date » full refund is given by activity supplier;
  • Cancellations notified 8 days or more (but less than 30 days) prior to activity date » 50% refund is given by activity supplier;
  • Cancellations notified less than 8 days prior to activity date » no refund is given by activity supplier.

If you do not attend at the agreed date, time and place you may not be entitled to any refund by the activity supplier.

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