Brisbane Kite School gives kitesurfing lessons all year round, whenever there is enough wind.
Should the conditions be (or become) unsuitable for your kitesurfing lesson, we will reschedule.
Standard lessons run for two hours and are held in various locations, including Sandgate, Brighton, Redcliffe and Clontarf.
You must meet your instructor at the kite shop before your lesson.
Many kitesurfers get a case of the 'pre-summer nerves' before heading out this time of year. Maybe you forgot how to get up on the board, or you're not too sure how to launch. The refresher lesson is for you!We take you out with one of our awesome IKO instructors for an hour - and we'll show you anything you want to know - basic kite launching, self landing, riding on the board or how to do your first jump. You tell us! Check these out here.
| Learn to kite Course - 5 hours, $400.00 (private lesson) |
Requirements: |
Some trainer kite flying experience is strongly reccomended. |
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- The learn to kitesurf course is tailored to suit a complete beginner with trainer kite experience. We'll take you through everything you need to know, from setup, to basic kitesurfing technique, and by the end of your lessons, we'll have you up and running on a board.
- You get 2 x Standard lessons (see below) and 1 x Advanced lesson. These will most likely have to be on different days, or over a weekend.
- Equipment is supplied for all lessons. This includes your kite, board, harness and safety gear. (PFD and helmet)
- All of our lessons are run with one instructor for each student unless specified. We teach one-on-one to ensure you get the most from your lessons.
- Our Instructors are IKO Qualified with years of experience, you're in safe hands!
- Lessons are run in 2 x 2 hour blocks, with a 1hr advanced lesson at the end.
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Locations: |
Brighton or Sandgate Beach (Brisbane) depending on what direction the wind is blowing. We may also teach in Redcliffe if conditions allow. |
What you need to bring: |
- Boardies and a rash shirt.
- Wetsuit & booties (Optional)
- Towel & change of clothes
- Drinks, sunscreen, lunch, etc.
We supply board and kites (if required), helmets and PFD's |
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We've found the best way to space these lessons is to have one lesson a week. This gives you time to rest and recover after each one. |
| Standard Lesson - 2 hours, $200.00 (private lesson) |
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Requirements:
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Some trainer kite flying experience is strongly reccomended. |
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Includes:
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- We tailor every lesson to suit the student, so these lessons can take you from your first day - right up to advanced kitesurfing skills in Freestyle, Racing or Surf riding.
- Equipment is supplied for all lessons. This includes your kite, board, harness and safety gear. (PFD and helmet)
- All of our lessons are run with one instructor for each student unless specified. We teach one-on-one to ensure you get the most out of your lessons.
- Our Instructors are IKO Level 2 qualified. We will never teach with assistants, so rest assured - you'll be in safe hands.
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Locations:
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Brighton or Sandgate Beach (Brisbane) depending on what direction the wind is blowing. We may also teach in Redcliffe if conditions allow.
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What you need to bring:
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- Boardies and a rash shirt.
- Wetsuit & booties (Optional)
- Towel & change of clothes
- Drinks, sunscreen, lunch, etc.
We supply board and kites (if required), helmets and PFD's
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Note:
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To get up and riding on the kiteboard might take more than one lesson, but we aim to get you up and running as soon as possible. Often students can continue learning in their own time and with their own gear after the initial lesson. We teach you how to be self reliant - not how to rely on an instructor.
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Please read our 'Terms and Conditions' before purchasing this product:
• Kiteboarding is extremely weather dependant. Your lesson may need to be postponed if Kitepower feels that conditions are unsafe or unsuitable. However, we cannot refund vouchers for weather conditions OF ANY SORT.
• Don't purchase a lesson unless you are willing to travel to any of the locations above.
Our lessons are hands-on and you will be using proper kitesurfing gear throughout the whole lesson. We believe you'll learn faster with kitesurfing kites in your hands. We don't give theory lessons and we certainly don't sit you down at a table. If we need to draw a picture to demonstrate something, we'll draw it in the sand!
All equipment is provided. You can use your own kite and kiteboard but must use our harness, helmet & vest.
The kites we stock at the kite shop are Cabrinha, Ozone, Slingshot, Core and Airush and you will be learning on the latest gear from these brands. If you have any preferences, please let us know!
We have both male and female instructors, if you would prefer to be taught by either, let us know.
We prefer to teach one-on-one for all lessons, but if you would prefer to learn with a friend contact us first to discuss your options.
What will you learn?
Our lessons adhere to IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) standards. More details here
Amongst other things, we'll teach you how to:
- set up and tune your kite for the conditions
- launch and land safely
- fly a kitesurfing kite
- body-drag in the water
- self-rescue
- ride on the board downwind
- ride on the board upwind
- turning around
- choose the right gear
We also run advanced lessons, covering everything from staying upwind, jumping, or riding in the waves - ask us how we can help!
What to bring
- We provide all equipment.
- Long boardies and a rashie or t-shirt - no budgie smugglers please, we don't wanna see that!
- SPF 30+ sunscreen, hat and sunglasses for the land based components of the lesson.
- A towel and warm, dry clothes for after your lesson (remember you might be packing up at sunset).
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