Kitesurfing lessons

Kitesurfing or kiteboarding is one of the most fascinating individual activities, where you can have great time in water and feeling the nature and its elements. To learn correctly and safely kitesurfing, you need to take kitesurfing lessons.

Main questions to ask as a beginner!

• Where do I take the kitesurfing course?
• Where are the best conditions to learn kitesurfing?
• Quality of the kitesurfing course?
• Who are the instructors?
• Does the instructor have right kite gear for the lesson?
• How big are the groups in the course, so as a student you get enough time to practise?

There are many kite instructors, but the teaching level and quality of the course is also different.

WHY TO TAKE KITESURFING LESSON AT SURF CENTER?

• Quality, efficient and safe.
• We train according to the international IKO training program since 2007.
• Best selection of equipment – legendary Naish and North kites, boards, C-Skins wetsuits, hats, boots and safety equipment including helmet and vest.
• Depending on wind conditions, the correct sizes are always available during training (kites between 4m2–17m2 and training boards from 130cm to 160cm).
• Our priority is that every student receives the best kite training and becomes a rider.
• As the first in Estonia, we use radio transmitters in training to speed up the learning process.
• We mainly teach in Pärnu, but also in Tallinn and elsewhere in Estonia.
• We recommend training in Pärnu – the best safe conditions, no rocks, plenty of space, Surf Center amenities directly on the beach.
• After kite training, we assist in choosing personal equipment and offer good discounts in the surf shop.
• Member and cooperation partner of the Estonian Kitesurfing Association.

KITESURFING LESSON ON WATER

First we teach theory, then practise with the trainer kite + inflatable kite and finally try to get on kiteboard.

The course from beginner to independent kiter is divided into 3 parts.

We teach maximum 2 students at a time to provide the best attention and optimal learning intensity.

Each part is 2 hours as a private lesson, 3 hours with 2 students in the group.

1. PART 1 – 130 €
– wind directions and conditions for riding
– Choosing the spot
– Learning wind window
– Trainer kite setup and practise
– Setting up a big kite and safety systems
– International communication signs
– Launching and landing the kite
– Depowering the kite
– Packing the equipment

PART 1 CAN BE DONE WITHOUT GOING INTO WATER!

2. PART 2– 130 €
– Flying the kite in water and relaunching
– Upwind bodydragging
– Bodydragging right and left and downwind
– Exersices for waterstart
– Self rescue

3. Part 3– 130 €
– Getting on board theory and safety
– Learning body position for riding
– Bodydrag with the board
– Waterstart with the board.
– Controlling the speed and riding direction by edging the board
– Right of way rules.

Price includes full equipment and instructor.
NB! Bigger groups ask price!

PRIVATE LESSON

If you need personal assistance after the kite course or you want to practise tricks or jumps with instructor.

KEEPING AN EYE

Instructor is riding close by and keeping an eye on your practise. If he sees that you need assistance, then he comes to assist and give learning tips.