Learn the fundamentals and what commitment it will take to become a safe and independent kiteboarder. This initial training is designed to teach proper kite flying skills with a land based kite. We will also send you home with this land based training kite to practice with on your own for up to one week. We will discuss what kiteboarding is all about. We identify the inherent risks of the sport to you and others around you, that you will be responsible for. This is the best way to see if you are interested in beginning your kiteboarding journey. No previous skills required and gets you one step further to on water training!

Details:

IKO Skill Level : Discovery

PREREQUISITES : None

Gear - Includes 1-week kite rental

Meet at Urban Surf at 9am for equipment issued unless directed to Golden Gardens.

Course takes place across the street at Gasworks Park (Map)

Alternative meeting location at Golden Gardens Park. (Map) North end in grass "Meadow Pt. Instructor will reach out 2 day before to you to confirm which meeting location is better.

**IKO SKILLS COVERED (IKO LEVEL 1A & 1B):

• Kite Set Up
• Wind Theory
• Safety systems
• Flying Skills
• Next Steps for on-water training and scheduling will be discussed

Same as Level 1 Weekend offerings but is a request for custom scheudling in which you will supply your availability after purchase and we will look for a day that is mutially available to scheudle within that windy. This initial training is designed to teach proper kite flying skills with a land based kite. We will also send you home with this land based training kite to practice with on your own for up to one week. We will discuss what kiteboarding is all about. We identify the inherent risks of the sport to you and others around you, that you will be responsible for. This is the best way to see if you are interested in beginning your kiteboarding journey. No previous skills required and gets you one step further to on water training!

Details:

IKO Skill Level: Discovery

PREREQUISITES: None

Gear - Includes 1-week kite rental

Meet at Urban Surf at 9am for equipment issued unless directed to Golden Gardens.

Course takes place across the street at Gasworks Park (Map)

Alternative meeting location at Golden Gardens Park. (Map) North end in grass "Meadow Pt. Instructor will reach out 2 day before to you to confirm which meeting location is better.

**IKO SKILLS COVERED (IKO LEVEL 1A & 1B):

• Kite Set Up
• Wind Theory
• Safety systems
• Flying Skills
• Next Steps for on-water training and scheduling will be discussed

Take this course if you have mastered the basic flying skills with a land based training kite. Learning in shallow water is a great way to quickly progress and learn from your mistakes. Providing a forgiving environment to stand up in allows you to try a skill over and over until mastery, while providing a bit of a safety net. You may need 6 hours, you may need 20 hours of shallow water training depending on your skill level and progression. As we can never control the wind it is highly recommended that you book multiple days on the calendar as we often are booked out 3-4 weeks in advance and you can always upgrade to Deep water support as you progress. You are likely to want this focused training if you are new to the sport, working on body-dragging, board recovery skills, water starts or water relaunching the kite. Let us know your skill level and we can recommend if this type of training will fit your needs. We also recommended that you are a confident swimmer.

Details:

IKO Skill Level: Discovery / Intermediate

PREREQUISITES:GROUND COURSE L1

**IKO SKILLS COVERED (IKO LEVEL 1C,D,E / LEVEL 2F,G,H,I):

• Rigging / Launching / Landing
• Safety systems / Emergency release
• Body runs with the kite / Board retrieval with the kite
• Water-relaunching the kite / Essential self-rescue techniques
• Intro to Board Control Skills
• Water Starts & Short Rides

WHAT TO BRING:

Be prepared to be outside for that day’s weather conditions. Be prepared to stay late for the wind to come up. 6-8pm in Summer Suggested: sweater, raincoat, sunscreen, hat, food & water, meds. 4/3 wetsuit (required) can be rented from shop in advance or school manager $20 fee Cash Tip for your instructor if you learned and had a good experience! Cancelation Policy

This training is optimal for kiteboarders who are able to water start, ride short distances, and comfortable with relaunching the kite off of the water. Do not sign up for this training if you are not at the appropriate skill level or have not mastered the skills requirements of IKO Level 2. If you have reserved multiple Shallow Water Training days you can always request to upgrade to this support. Your instructor can help you decide if this would be beneficial based on your skill level. If you don’t know, describe your level and experience and ask our team! We utilize jetski support and BBTalkin radio helmet coaching system to get you into deeper waters away from other kiters, so you can begin to dial in your kite and board riding skills for longer runs and rides, ultimately leading to the skill of riding upwind!
If you sign up for this level training, but your instructor can see that you are not at the skill level to utilize this support, they may opt to work with you in shallow water, and of course you will be credited for any amount extra you already paid for.

Details:

IKO Skill Level: Intermediate / Independent

PREREQUISITES: Proficent at Body dragging, Water Relaunch & Water Starts with the board

**IKO SKILLS COVERED (IKO LEVEL 2I / LEVEL 3 J,L,M,N):

• Rigging / Launching / Landing
• Body dragging with the board / Board handling skills
• Water starts / Short runs / Riding upwind
• Review of past or previous skills as needed(Launch/ Water Launch/ Self Rescue, board retrieval)

WHAT TO BRING:

• Be prepared to be outside for that day’s weather conditions.
• Be prepared to stay late for the wind to come up. 6-8pm in Summer
• Suggested: sweater, raincoat, sunscreen, hat, food & water, meds. 4/3 wetsuit (required) can be rented for $20 fee with advanced notice
• Cash Tip for your instructor if you learned and had a good experience!

This is for the Independent kiteboarder looking to master advanced skills such as- upwind riding, board recovery, transitions, jumps, or the finer points of water relaunching may want to work with our IKO certified instructors to schedule a focused session like this. We can provide radio helmet coaching as well as ride along experiences. (instructor rides their equipment along with you)

• 20% Discount for clients that have their own equipment, and you can add a friend for just $50 / hour.

Details:

IKO Skill Level 4: Advanced

PREREQUISITES: Independent Kiteboarder

**IKO SKILLS WE CAN COVER (IKO LEVEL 4 + 5

• Upwind Riding fine tuning
• Transitions
• Jumps w/ Grab
• Inverted Jumps
• More upon request

WHAT TO BRING:

• Be prepared to be outside for that day’s weather conditions.
• Be prepared to stay late for the wind to come up. 6-8pm in Summer
• Suggested: sweater, raincoat, sunscreen, hat, food & water, meds. 4/3 wetsuit (required) can be rented with advanced notic $20 fee
• Cash Tip for your instructor if you learned and had a good experience!

Learning to Kiteboard on a Foilboard opens up the boundries of the sport. Join us for a 2 hour Jetksi supported day to start your progression. If you are tired of choppy water, want to get the most out of any windy day or want to take your riding to a whole other level, take on the art of "Riding the Magic Carpet.
Our hydrofoil training aligns with the Slingshot Foil Academy of online resources and our Jetski support and equipment dedicated to introducing you to this discipline will help you master the art of flight on the water! -Details- In this course you will learn theory, board management, proper body drag technique, how to ride it and then advanced skills so you can foil in style!

Details:

IKO Skill Level 4: Hydrofoil

PREREQUISITES: Independent Kiteboarder

**IKO SKILLS WE CAN COVER (IKO LEVEL 4 + 5

• Hydrofoil Termenology
• Carrying/ Holding / Water Entery / Exit
• Body Dragging
• Steady Pull / Water Starts
• Riding the Board

WHAT TO BRING:

• Be prepared to be outside for that day’s weather conditions.
• Be prepared to stay late for the wind to come up. 6-8pm in Summer
• Suggested: sweater, raincoat, sunscreen, hat, food & water, meds. 4/3 wetsuit (required) can be rented with advanced notic $20 fee
• Cash Tip for your instructor if you learned and had a good experience!