Learn Kitesurfing
Discover how to get started, the progression curve, and why private coaching is the key to success.
Is it hard to learn kitesurfing?
Contrary to popular belief, kitesurfing is not a strength sport. It is primarily a sport of finesse and technique. The power is managed by your harness, not your arms!
Anyone with a normal level of fitness who can swim can learn kitesurfing. Children can start as early as 10-12 years old (depending on weight), and there is no upper age limit as long as you are in good shape.
- No excessive strength required
- Accessible at all ages
- Fast progression with a good instructor
The 3 stages of learning
Kitesurfing is learned in stages. Here is what to expect during your first lessons.
Land-based Kite Control
It all starts on the sand (or in very shallow water). You learn wind theory, how to rig the gear, and above all how to fly a trainer kite. This is the crucial step to understanding how to generate power.
Bodydragging
Into the water, but without the board! You learn to let yourself be pulled by the kite in the water. This allows you to learn how to control the kite's power while being safe in the water. You will also learn to retrieve your lost board.
The Waterstart
The moment of truth. You put the board on in the water, send the kite into the power zone, and stand up to glide across the water. Once standing, all that's left is to learn how to ride upwind!
Why choose a Private Coach?
In a traditional school with groups of 4, you spend more time waiting your turn on the beach than flying the kite.
With private individual coaching, the coach is in the water with you 100% of the time. He corrects the slightest mistake in real time (often via a radio headset), which cuts the learning time in half. Plus, having a large flat lagoon with waist-deep water, like Sakalava Bay, is the ideal environment to avoid stressing about waves.
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