Lessons are available with KitesurfJax on the weekends here in Jacksonville, FL.
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We teach at the beach, planning ahead for good weather = which means WIND. Lessons are also available at other local Jacksonville beaches depending on conditions. We teach on the latest and safest equipment. All the equipment is provided for you, along with a helmet.
The introductory package includes both the land lesson and then getting into the water, to make sure you are safe and comfortable. The time involved can range from 4-8 hours and can cover a 2 day period, depending on skill level and conditions. Your safety is our number one concern.
The initial beginner package is $ 400.00 and a deposit of $ 50.00 is required to reserve your lesson.
Lesson Overview
- Kite setup, test your kite safety leash, secure kite on the ground
- Prelaunch procedure
- Concepts of the wind window, power zone
- Understanding your environment
- Launching and landing, assisted and solo
- Kite flying and depowering, tuning your kite
- Using your harness, rules of the road, avoiding collisions
- Safety, self rescue with exit scenarios
- Body dragging in the water
- Body dragging upwind
- Negotiating the board, flying with one hand
- Water start
- Kite upwind
Advanced lesson are available for $ 75.00 per hour, including jumps, jibes and more.
Please contact us for a lesson:
lessons@kitesurfjax.com
904-868-1141 cell
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