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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; (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; (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.
Locations
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.
Numbers
These lessons are all one on one, with your own instructor. This is the safest and fastest way to learn.
Session Time
This experience includes 3 lessons, each 90 minutes in duration.
Guidelines & Restrictions
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.
Booking Insurance
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Please note: GoDo and/or the activity supplier cannot provide a REFUND for cancellations, no matter the reasons. However, should you obtain Cancellation Cover, you maybe be able to make a claim directly to Mondial Assistance, our Booking Insurance provider.
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