Come visit our FULL KITE SHOP!
**Kiteboarding is a very technical activity and requires training and instruction. Please understand that it takes time and mastering of the kite before it can be combined with board. The sport is comparable to scuba diving and Instructions/Lessons should be obtained through Certified Instructors.
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Kite Experience (1.5 hour): $79 for one person or $49 per person for groups of two or more
Want to see if Kiteboarding is for you? Looking for something fun to do with the family?
Get a feel for what Kiteboarding has to offer. This is a Land Lesson.
This lesson is ideal for:
- Young children (8 and up)
- The whole family looking for a thrilling experience
- People wanting to learn how fly power kites or stunt kites
In this lesson you will:
- Learn how to determine wind direction and wind speed while assessing weather conditions
- Learn basic kite and wind terminology
- Learn all about the “Wind Window” and how to use it
- Fly a trainer* (foil) kite
- Fly a Power Kite with Handles
- Fly a ram air water re-launchable trainer kite
*Trainer kites are small foil kites that helps one learn about the “Wind Window” while mastering basic kite controland can safely be flown by a beginner with no experience. A foil kite is a bridled kite that is not inflated with a pump .
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Intro Lesson (~3 hours): $199 for one person or $149 a person if you bring a buddy
(limited to three people per instructor)
This lesson is ideal for:
-Complete begginers (NO Kite Experience) looking to get into the sport
-People who have flown trainer kites or stunt kites
-People wondering if Kiteboarding is for them
-Wakeboarders, Snowboarders, Surfers etc. interested in the sport
-People looking to get a feel for the pull of kite
This lesson may be done on land or in shallow water
In this lesson you will:
- Fly a trainer* (foil) Kite to learn basic Kite control
- Determine desired wind directions and speeds
- Learn basic terminology
- Learn about the “Wind Window”
- Setup an inflatable kite
- Learn basic kite control with an inflatable kite
- Rotate and un-rotate the bar
- Activate the safety system/quick release mechanism
- Learn how to “Self Rescue”
- Explore all areas of the “Wind Window” while learning the clock positions
- Learn how to launch and land
- Pilot the kite with one hand and walking with the kite
-Simulate board start or downwind body drags (time and conditions permitting)
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Get Wet and Get Up: $90 an hour or $75 per person with buddy (limted to two people)
This lesson normally includes WATERCRAFT SUPPORT IN FLAT SHALLOW WATER!!!
This lesson is ideal for:
-People who have already taken the Intro Lesson
-People with some "Inflatable" kite experience
-Riders looking to master riding upwind, turning/jibing, jumps etc..
-People looking for a refresher or safety training
-People looking for the comfort of boat support and instruction
In this lesson you will:
- Master kite setup
- Master one hand flying
- Downwind body drags
- Upwind body drags
- Upwind body drags with board
- Recover board using body drags
- Master Self Rescue
- Learn how to board start in both directions
- Work on riding and going upwind
- Work on any aspect of your riding!
Feel free to call with any questions!
Ron Jon Surf School
150 E Columbia Ln
Cocoa Beach, Fl 32931
