BEYOND BASICS KITEBOARDING LESSON

This session teaches you the 4 most common mistakes beginners make when try to water start. You will also learn bonus tips to let you ride in light winds. You will practice the water starts, Board riding and speed control while maintaining proper balance and board position for efficient riding.

This session teaches you how to stop yourself and control your speed using the kite and board. You will also learn how to plan for, and perform smooth turns, that keep you safe, in control and styling.

If you are an intermediate, or higher level kiteboarder, you are ready to learn to Foil Board. The newest Foil boards can ride in as little as 7mph and easily stay up wind. Add foil boarding lessons to your skill set. Manta Wind & Water Sports, now offers beginner foil board lessons and rentals, to intermediate level kiteboarders and higher. Take our 2hr private foil boarding lesson first, then rent or purchase your foil board from us and you’ll be riding in a few sessions. Note: You must be proficient at kite control, board transitions, basic jumps, and self rescue before taking this lesson. Your body dragging skills must also be top notch, to handle this lesson. Be prepared to spend several minutes just getting used to how the board is handled on land and in the water before you attempt your first ride. Foil kiteboarding is not as intuitive as it looks … but its also not hard to learn. We use the newest and easiest to ride hydrofoil system on the market to get you up and riding faster and with less frustration that possible with other systems. Manta’s Foil board lesson does offer you the basics in handling , safety and successful riding. Then you can make an informed decision if this is for you before you drop the funds purchase your own foil board set. We can provide all the gear during the lesson, however, it is suggested that you use as much of your own equipment, since those items are a factor in your overall comfort and performance. Warning: The hydrofoil system does contain sharp and ridged edges. This poses a higher risk of injury to you and others. By taking this lesson , you agree to accept these added risks and liabilities. And Yes … We can provide the Foil board during the lesson !

In this session you will learn the 4 secrets to riding upwind and jumping. You will practice riding upwind and jumping, with the instructor coaching you as you ride. You will learn proper body position and kite maneuvering to enhance you upwind and jumping ability for various wind conditions. You will also learn how to perform smooth switch stance or toe side turns without stopping. You will master riding the board upwind like the pros, even in lighter winds. If you are riding upwind and are ready to turn Kiteboarding into an addiction, you are ready to learn the secrets of jumping. Perfect for continuing students or the novice kiteboarder looking to enhance there riding ability and/or improve their current board riding or kite maneuvering skills.

A MUST for any beginning or intermediate level kiteboarder who wants to learn the special techniques used to succeed in light wind environments. Kiteboarders that come from stronger wind environments will find the techniques they were taught, won’t work in light wind conditions. Novice kiteboarders who are frustrated with learning to ride will benefit from this class as well. We wrote the book on light wind kiteboarding …. we call it “Light Wind Style”. We have been teaching in light winds for over 14 years, we know what it takes to Ride, Jump and Stay upwind when others can’t. This is a one hour “land based” lesson that will teach you “Light Wind Style” and theory. All of these techniques are presented and practiced on land, so you can later succeed in the water. We highly recommend you bring your own kiteboarding equipment and harness to this lesson. We want you to learn these skills with your equipment to gain the most benefit. Skills offered in this Light Wind Style Lesson: – Self Launching – Reverse Launching – Keeping the kite Flying – One handed flying – Saving the Kite – Water Re-launch – Self Landing – Flying by feel – Get Up and Keep going