Start safely and progress the easy way with IKO lessons. Individual lessons
catered to your style of learning and previous experience.

Top quality OZONE equipment provided with your specific needs in mind.

Learn thinking skills and safety techniques to become confident and independent.
Judge conditions and locations and how to utilize the built-in depower and
safety systems of the kite.

Establish good habits from the start without feeling over-powered. First, fly a
small fully functional kite. Then progress to a more powerful standard sized kite.
After becoming proficient with kite control, you’ll be riding and cruising along
comfortably.

Kiting skills are transferable to water, land, or snow. Become a capable, safe and
self-assured kiter able to enjoy kiting in a variety of seasons and locations.

KITEBOARDING LESSONS

INTRO LESSON
Getting a Feeling for the Kite

Wind Theory
Kite Theory
Flying a Trainer Kite on the Beach

LESSON 1
Flying a High Performance Power Kite

Equipment Overview & Rigging
Flying a Small 5-Line Power Kite in Shallow Water
Safety & Self-Rescue Techniques

LESSON 2
Body Dragging - Without a Board
Use the Kite to Pull You Through Water

Independent Rigging
Safety Checks
Body Dragging Upwind & Downwind

LESSON 3
Riding on the Board

Kiting Etiquette
Riding Theory
Standing Up on the Board & Riding
Changing Direction
Staying upwind

COST

Lessons last approximately 2-3 hours each.
Cost per hour $75.

WHAT TO BRING

Dress for the beach. Bring sunblock, sunglasses with
strap & cap for eye protection, and drinking water.
If possible, wear a wetsuit to keep you warmer. Boardshorts and a rashie are good basics for kiting
as you’ll be wearing a harness.

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SNOW & LANDKITING LESSONS

LESSON 1
Getting a Feeling for the Kite

Wind Theory
Kite Theory
Equipment Overview & Rigging
Flying a Trainer Kite or Small Power Kite

LESSON 2
Flying a High Performance Power Kite

Independent Rigging
Self-Rescue Techniques
Safety Checks
Flying a Power Kite

LESSON 3
Riding a Buggy, Board, or Skis

Kiting Etiquette
Riding Theory
Getting Started & Riding
Changing Direction
Staying Upwind

COST

Lessons last approximately 2-3 hours each.
Cost per hour $75.

WHAT TO BRING

Dress in layers for changeable weather and conditions.
For cold weather, please bring one thin pair of
gloves for rigging and another warm pair that allows movement of hands. Always a good idea to bring sunglasses with strap, sunblock, and drinking water.