Kiteboarding Lesson Requirements
All of our lessons require riders to have a minimum weight requirement of 80 lbs. If you’re under 18-years old, we will need a parent or a legal guardian to sign a waiver. We also our students to be able to run and swim.
What's Included:
Lessons and camps include all necessary kites and harnesses; you must bring your own protective gear (a helmet is mandatory) and skis or snowboard. We operate our school with a maximum of 2 students per instructor to maximize your learning potential and enjoyment.
What is covered:
We will strive to pair students of similar experience levels, so that each group's needs are met. If you are a total newbie, we will start with trainer kites and kite theory to build your experience from scratch. Don't fear however, we find that even complete beginners are generally riding significant distances by the end of day 1. More experienced kite fliers are often holding their ground, or even riding upwind by the end of that first day. This is why we love to teach on snow, your progress is double or triple what it is in the water.
What to expect:
Dress warm in layers. Imagine you are going to start out dressed as if you were downhill skiing and riding a long chair lift in between runs (meaning short periods of activity). As the day progresses, your activity level will increase nearly to the extent of cross-country skiing. You may need to remove a layer, so plan ahead.
Protective gear list: a ski/snowboard helmet (mandatory), knee and elbow pads (recommended), and butt/hip pads (optional).
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy
You may cancel your lesson or camp up to 10 days prior to the camp for a full refund. We will do our best to reschedule lessons to accommodate yours and the instructor’s schedule. Any cancellations 24 - 48 hours before your lesson will result in no refund. When rescheduling, please remember that we have a limited number of spaces available for each lesson. Any cancellations may result in another potential rider losing their spot for a lesson. Thank you for being in this regard.
Looking to learn more about snowkiting? Check out the Snowkiting FAQs for more info or call us at 1-800-622-4655.
Check out our Kiteboarding FAQs and Using a Trainer page for more information!
It's time to gear up for another year of snowkiting lessons! In those cold winter months, don't be bundled inside next to a warm fireplace; instead, equip your best dry suit (along with several other layers) and head out into the elements! Choose any of our lessons and you'll be able to get hooked up with the latest tips, tricks, and gear recommendations. Please note that we only do snowkiting lessons at certain times of the year, and weather in Michigan can be a pretty tricky thing to pin down. When you're feeling the winter chill, give the shop a call to book up your snowkite lesson.