Is kiteboarding safe?
Very much so! Since the beginning there has been some serious evolution taking place on the safety aspect of the kite. Thanks to the pioneers of this fascinating sport, they figured things out for us the hard way! All kites today come with safety systems as standard. For example, most kites can now depower 100% on demand at any time. As long as you are using the latest gear and you have received professional instruction, you should enjoy a long and safe kiting adventure.
Is kiteboarding difficult to learn?
Learning to kiteboard is easier than ever before.
Our new equipment and certified techniques have made the learning process fun and rewarding . This combined with a little patience and motivation is all it takes to be a kiteboarder. Compared to other water sports kiteboarding is relatively easy to learn. The learning curve compared to windsurfing or wakeboarding is faster, and the kiteboarder will be more advanced after their first year. Kiteboarding is getting easier to learn each year, and is now available to a wider demographic of participants.
Do I need to take lessons?
Absolutely! Kiteboarding is a technical sport, and even tho its becoming very safe, there are elements of risk out there. Like most extreme sports, you don’t want to take unnecessary risks while learning. Many of the techniques are counterintuitive, and are best learned in a lesson. Because of the huge forces involved you do not want to make costly mistakes. Lessons shorten your learning time and keep you much safer in the process.
Can I learn kiteboarding from watching a video?
NO! Although they do help to visualize the overall process, most DVDs get outdated in terms of teaching practices and equipment used.Therefore it is very important to have a lesson with a live instructor.
When should I take a lesson?
First take an “intro to kiteboarding” lesson. Doing this will give you a hands on
experience and a taste of what’s to come. You can also decide now if this is really
the sport for you at a minimal investment. Once you’ve decided that you want to go
ahead, sign up for a full course. Usually this should last about 3-
Where should I take a lesson?
Always take a lesson from a certified Instructor. The best lesson will come from an experienced and certified instructor that has been professionally trained.
The certified Instructor has made a big investment in training, certification, and always carries insurance. They are definitely worth every cent when it comes to your safety training.
How long will it take me to learn?
Everyone is different. Some people have a history in windsurfing or wakeboarding
or even sailing! And some people just pick up things quicker than others. A full
course is always a good start however it doesn’t end there! On average it takes 10-
