Do you need lessons for kiteboarding?
Yes. Any kitesurfer who respects the sport will agree that beginner lessons are essential. As well as getting you up and riding as soon as possible, a good instructor will furnish you with essential safety know-how and procedures.
How much does it cost to start kitesurfing?
How much does it cost to start Kitesurfing? Anywhere from $50 upwards! Try and get recent equipment – early in the sports development, there weren’t the safety features that are now available on most kites.
How fast can you learn kitesurfing?
The time required for learning the basics of kitesurfing is approximately from 6 to 12 hours. In that light, you can learn to kitesurf in about two- three days’ time. Or at least, everything on a basic level can be taught within this time frame.
Is kitesurfing a good workout?
Although you can easily kitesurf without being an athletic person at all, kitesurfing can give you a very intense workout depending on wind and water conditions and on your riding style. It’s more a muscular than aerobic kind of workout, heavily exercising your core muscles and lower back, quads and calves.
What is difference between kiteboarding and kitesurfing?
“Kiteboarding” and “kitesurfing” are different names for the same sport. “Kiteboarding” is more widely used in the U.S. and the term “kitesurfing” is used commonly used outside the U.S. They both describe using a kite to pull you along on a board.
Is kitesurfing easier than surfing?
Many who watch the two sports from the outside tend to think that surfing is the easiest of the two. Both surfing and kitesurfing have a steep learning curve, however instructors generally agree that it takes less time to learn kitesurfing than surfing .
Where can I take kiteboarding lessons?
To maximize your instructional experience, we recommend visiting the REAL Lesson Center in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Our state of-the-art facility has instant access to perfect conditions for kiteboarding and surfing. Private kite lessons are the best way to learn how to kiteboard or learn your next trick on the fast track.
Why is it important to learn to kiteboard?
This is the essential step. Kiteboarding is a blast, but it can be dangerous. Your risk of being injured or injuring someone else goes up ten-fold without proper instruction and knowledge of how to control a kite this size and full understanding of operating its safety systems effectively.
How much does it cost to take kite lessons?
Using your gear is $85 per hour, and using school gear is $105 per hour. All lessons will require a non-refundable deposit of $45 to hold your lesson date/time. FREE LESSON! Let’s say you don’t want to spend that much money on lessons, we offer a FREE LESSON with the purchase of complete current year model kite packages.
What is real kiteboarding camp?
REAL makes kiteboarding easy, efficient and safe to learn. The goal of this camp is to take kiteboarding beginners and give them the knowledge, ability and confidence to take kiteboarding sessions in their home waters.