So why and where should you take kitesurfing lessons: Kite Schools
Kitesurfing has been attracting a lot of people of all ages. Now, there are approximately 150,000 to 200,000 kite surfers worldwide. Most of them are in Europe and North American East Coast. The challenge of piloting the kite in the sky and steering the board on the water encourages people to engage in Kitesurfing.
Although a lot of instructional materials are available online, it would be better to enroll in a Kitesurfing School. (S2AS have kitesurfing schools in Brighton, poole & Kent) With formal Kitesurfing lessons, you will be assisted by professional and experienced kite surfers from the IKO & BKSA. They will also demonstrate the different skills and tricks in Kitesurfing. They will share some firsthand experience and insights that help you understand what the sport really is. Listening to their stories can increase your interest and passion towards Kitesurfing.
There are things to be considered before enrolling in a Kite School. Above all considerations, the school itself must be credible enough to organize Kitesurfing lessons. It should be credited by the BKSA or IKO (both would be best) All Surfac2Air Sports kitesurfing Schools are both IKO & BKSA, An organization that is composed of Kitesurfing associations, schools, manufacturers, and instructors that have agreed with the standards in teaching Kitesurfing. This ensures the quality and safety of Kitesurfing training or lessons offered by the Kitesurfing Schools and independent professional kite surfers. They also work with large insurance companies and help Kitesurfing Schools and instructors to have a wider insurance coverage.
Of course, instructors should be licensed by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO), a network of all Kitesurfing stakeholders, especially trained professional kite surfers, and examiners. It promotes high quality and safe teaching of Kitesurfing. It is a venue for active interaction between kite surfers, professional or trainees, worldwide.
You may also opt to take group Kitesurf lessons classes. You can invite your friends and family members and hire a professional kite surfer. Although this might be more expensive, you may get more time for training and learn advanced skills.
The price should also be taken into account. Kitesurfing Schools differ in fees for a formal Kitesurfing lesson. Some schools accept only few students at a time for a more focused training. Others include equipment rental in the fee.
PLEASE NOTE: S2AS Kitesurfing schools offer kitesurfing lessons at many price options and the price will inc all the equipment needed on the course for your kitesurfing lessons.
With all these factors to bear in mind, it is essential to do some research first on the different Kite Schools so you can determine which school meets your needs.
S2AS KITESURF SCHOOLS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREA'S OF THE UK.
Kitesurfing Lessons in Brighton
Kitesurfing Lessons in Poole
Kitesurfing Lessons in Kent
