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Kiteboarding Lessons

If you have further questions about our Kiteboarding lessons call our Burlingame shop on 650-348-9283

All Kiteboarding lessons start at the WOW Kite School. 410 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA 94010

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Intro to Kiteboarding (Level I)

  • Students learn basic kite control in level I. Utilizing range of kites, students will learn:
  • Equipment set-up
  • Safety systems
  • Kite control/Wind theory/Kite mechanics
  • Power Zones
  • Launching/landing
  • Terms used
This course is two hours long and conducted only on land. By the end of the lesson, students will understand and demonstrate the proper way to handle and fly a kite.

Get Hooked (Level I-III)

This course is highly recommended over all other courses as a safe and affordable way to get into the sport of kiteboarding. Get Hooked is a six-hour intensive lesson that includes the skills found in Level I-III.
    Includes:
  • Kite Control/Wind theory
  • Safety systems
  • Body Dragging
  • Water Re-Launching
  • Self-Rescuing
  • Board Skills
This course is suited for the individual with pervious board riding experience such as, snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, wakeboarding, or windsurfing. Get Hooked is a fast moving course that will get you on your way to kiteboarding on your own. Watercourses are boat or PWC assisted.

The Body Drag (Level II)

Body dragging is an important step to kiteboarding and getting up on a board.
    We will cover:
  • Water re-launching
  • Dragging up and down wind
  • Powering and depowering the kite
  • Safety systems
  • Kite control
  • Self-Rescuing
  • This is a two-hour course conducted in the water.
  • Watercourses are boat or PWC assisted.

Board Skills (Level III)

Board skills take you to the next step to riding…
    Students will learn:
  • Board Placement
  • One-hand kite control
  • Power strokes
  • Edging
  • Speed Control/Timing
  • Hooking/Unhooking and Sheeting
  • Self-rescuing
This course is two hours conducted in the bay where you will be free to ride as far as you can. Our watercourses are boat or PWC assisted.

Get Dialed (Level IV)

Have us join you at one of our local spots to assist you on your first time out on the water with your own gear and your own kite plan. You decide where we should set up, how we should launch, if the wind is the right amount for your kite, where to ride, and where to come in. We will be right there to stop you from making any huge mistakes and once you get into the water we will be right by your side with our personal water craft to assist you with further instructions.
    Includes:
  • Refresher safety set up
  • Lunching/Landing
  • Personal gear assistance
  • Right of ways and etiquette on the water
  • Meet the locals and learn etiquette on the beach
  • Ride have fun and come in safely
This course is three hours and is conducted on the land and in the water at one of our local spots. Our water courses are boat or PWC assisted.

Already Hooked (Level V)

Already hooked is for the individual who wants to take their kiteboarding skills to the next level. It is designed for intermediate kiteboarders who have kite control and some kiteboarding experience.
    This course is a custom designed course that can include
  • Upwind riding
  • Launching- self-launching/water launching
  • Special Rigging situations
  • Transitions
  • Wave Riding
  • Jumping
  • Other kiteboarding tricks such as kite loops, back rolls, and handle passes…
This course is three hours conducted on the land and in the water. Our watercourses are boat or PWC assisted.

For the Kids (Level One)

Get your kids stoked on the sport of kiteboarding. This course is set up to teach your kids the basic mechanics and safety involved in flying a power kite. Come by and drop off your kids for a fun afternoon that the will never forget. Kids must be at least ten years old.

Beach Lesson

Are you comfortable with the kite while you are in the water? Are your board skills dialed? Do you want to start going to your local spot , but aren’t sure how to go about it. Hire Wind Over Water to take you there. We will get you comfortable with your own gear and show you the ins and outs of your local spot.
    Includes:
  • Launching
  • Landing
  • Etiquette
  • Rigging
  • Safety
  • Wind conditions
This course is also offered for free on Fridays at 5pm for get hooked students that buy a full package deal from our shop (Nor-Cal surf shop) The shop is located at 1101 Douglas AV Burlingame CA 94010 Phone (650)348-9283

Go with the Pro's

Hire any one of our instructors for a full day lesson. You can set the day up to go at your own pace.
    Includes:
  • Fine tuning basic skills
  • Etiquette
  • Demo new gear
  • Location discovery
  • Wave riding
  • Advanced tricks
  • Long down winders

If you have further questions about our Kiteboarding lessons call our Burlingame shop on 650-348-9283

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