MalibuKitesurfing.NET                               310-430-KITE (5483)

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General Kitesurfing Class, Private Lesson and Rate Information

Our goal is to provide you with the
  BEST WAY to learn kitesurfing.

By "BEST WAY" we mean  your obtaining the skills and knowledge you need to reasonably SAFELY  begin kitesurfing  through a unique combination of the safest, quickest and  most economical methods feasible.  For most people (our clientele), this approach also provides the MOST VALUE.  

We also strive to make sure your lesson is lot of fun.  One way we do this is by minimizing anxiety.  We know that flying a powerful kite can at first be somewhat intimidating so we'll first show you how to control a relatively small and weak kite.   As you gain experience and confidence, we increase the kite's power (probably by putting up a bigger kite) until you find any anxiety transformed into an exciting adrenaline rush as you maneuver it so it drags you where you want to go.

When you're ready to get in the water,  WE SWIM OUT WITH YOU so that you can learn to get up in deeper water, past the surf line and still hear us despite wearing a helmet and the noise of the surf.    It's not only safer to practice in deeper water, but also much easier to learn how to get up and ride.  We’re also closer in the event of any problems and can provide instant and accurate feedback.  

We also have developed a RADIO COMMUNICATION system for the stages where it isn't possible for us to stay next to you.  This way you  receive immediate feedback and advice when you need it most - not later on the beach when the experience is vague and hard to accurately recall.

We also  CUSTOMIZE our instruction for each client and there are no age or gender restrictions.

Although we use small trainer kites from various manufacturers, most of our traction kite instruction is done using Peter Lynn Twinskin kites.    There are many advantages to these kites, but the primary one from a learning perspective is their vastly superior  stability. However, if you already have a different kite, you're welcome to use it for your lessons.

For people who are intrigued by kitesurfing but are mostly in the dark about what is involved and/or required to do it, we offer a low cost group kiteboarding class which covers the general basics.   

This class is 2 hours, only costs $60 and is usually scheduled on weekend mornings at various beaches in the Los Angeles / Ventura County area and is a lecture. 

Many of the subjects listed on our "Lesson Subjects" page are covered with emphasis on safety considerations, equipment pros and cons, wind theory, location selection etc.   And of course we'll be glad to answer any specific questions. 

You can ADD our TRAINER KITE BASICS to an INTRODUCTORY CLASS for only $15, thereby bringing the total Intro Class cost to $75 and its time to 2.5 hours. 

The main goal of TRAINER KITE BASICS is to get you hooked on kite flying, but it also will show you:

• How to select an appropriate location for use.

• How to set up and launch the kite by yourself.

• What to do if people and/or pets approach and/or enter the "kill zone".

• The most effective flying techniques which make learning as quick and efficient as possible.

• Various goals and drills to achieve said goals along with thorough explanations for each.

• How to land the trainer kite by yourself and put it away.

• That improvement is distinctly noticeable even with short periods of practice.

• That even trainer kites are a blast to fly.

Although TRAINER KITE BASICS's $15 fee must be paid along with the Intro Class fee, if conditions do not permit flying a trainer kite, $15 will be refunded at the end of the Intro Class.

Please call 310-430-KITE(5483)
 to register or ask questions.

For people who are definitely interested in the sport and want to learn as quickly as possible, we offer private, one on one lessons  using our kitesurfing equipment.  However, if you've already got equipment, we'll be glad to help you sharpen your skills using it instead.    

Besides receiving a substantial additional discount  by taking lessons with 1 or 2 of your friends, having a partner with a similar skill level can be extremely beneficial in several ways and can substantially speed the learning of each participant.