![]() We encourage you to download, print, and study these valuable educational resources for kiteboarders. Pro Skills Coaching – Inquire with us if you are an advanced rider and would like to learn higher-level IKO skills and/or freestyle riding and tricks, wave riding, or kite foiling. Learn to control your speed by edging, ride upwind, ride toeside, turn, self-launch, and more. Independent: Kiteboarder Level 3 (8 hours) (opens in a new tab) Learn to enter and exit the water while controlling the kite, body drag with the kite including upwind, body drag while holding the board, attempt a water start with the board, and more. Intermediate: Kiteboarder Level 2 (4 hours) (opens in a new tab) Learn to assess your location, set up your equipment, utilize safety systems, pilot the kite on land, and explore the wind window, and more. Note: progression times may vary significantly from student to student.ĭiscovery: Kiteboarder Level 1 (2 hours) (opens in a new tab) Your Kiteboarder Card is recognized with instructors and schools around the world, serving to validate your ability level and ensure consistent instruction wherever you go. Upon completion of your lesson, you can receive an IKO Kiteboarder Card, certifying the progress you have made. The IKO learning program is ideal for students’ quick skills progression, with a continual emphasis on safety. We are the only International Kiteboarding Organization Exclusively-Affiliated Center on O‘ahu and we follow the IKO instructional standards, which have been developed through years of experience teaching and studying the sport. For students under 12, please contact us to learn more. At a minimum, all students must be of good health, able to swim, and of a minimum physical size. We have worked with students as young as 9, and as old as 70. 48 hours cancellation policy.Who can learn to kite? Kiteboarding is a great lifetime sport for those of all ages. ![]() Also, we can teach children under the age of 12, but this will be decided by a case-by-case basis. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must be present at the start of the lesson to sign waivers for their dependent. Restrictions & Requirements: from 6 years old to 80 and from 50lbs to 280lbs.Exclusions: Towel & change of clothes if needed, Swimming suit, Sunglasses and/or a hat if needed, Drinks besides water, sunscreen, lunch, etc.Included Equipment: We supply the following kiting gear required to be able to kiteboard: kites, harnesses, helmets, bar and lines, impact vests, lycra rash guards, waterproof radios, pumps, surf boards, water, and your professional kiteboarding instructor.Duration: 3 hours of professional instruction.If outside of the Kahului area can be picked up and dropped off for an additional $40. Pick-ups: We can arrange to pick up and drop students off within the Kahului area for an additional $20 cash.Parking & Check-in: We meet you at the 111 Hana Hwy #108 at our kiteboarding shop in Kahului. Come over 15 minutes prior to a reservation.Operates: Daily from 11:00 am until sunset or when the wind is less than 15 mph.Whether you are a beginner or an advanced kiter, each lesson will be tailored to your individual needs. Our unique teaching style is streamlined for Accelerated Learning. We are focusing on “one on one” training and attention to detail that can only come from years of experience and professionalism. ![]() And with our professional kite surf instructors, you will have the time of your life, guaranteed! Not only do we do it faster, we do it safer too! Our school’s number #1 priority is to ensure that our students have the time of their lives while being safe. ![]() We will get students up and riding faster than any other kiteboarding school on Maui. And we will go that extra mile to make your experience with us the most memorable highlight of your vacation! We will adapt our style of teaching to the ability of each student. We are dedicated Kitesurfing Professionals that wholeheartedly want to provide each student with a fun, safe and unforgettable experience. Our top level professional staff, high quality equipment, and premier locations have created one of the best kiting centers in the world! We pride ourselves in being the very best kiteboarding school for the island of Maui! We have been custom designed our lessons to maximize learning, fun and safety. Since 2007 we providing a one stop shopping and learning experience. Hawaii is definitively famous for its good surfing conditions but kite surfing is also very good, especially at Kailua beach on the Eastern coast of Oahu.
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