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Kiteboarding FAQ

      Frequently Asked Questions Is kiteboarding difficult to learn? Is kiteboarding easier than windsurfing? Where can I do it? How much does the gear cost? Do I need to take lessons? Is Kiteboarding safe? Can I learn Kiteboarding from watching a video? How about books and DVD’s? When should I take a lesson? Where should I take a lesson? Should I buy a trainer Kite before the lesson? Is flying a trainer kite a substitute for a lesson? I have windsurfed for 20 years, will that make me a better kitesurfer? How long will it take me to learn? Can I check it out first? What is the maximum age that you will teach? What is that minimum age for your students? Is kiteboarding fun?   Q. Is kiteboarding difficult to learn? A. Learning to kiteboard…

Discover Kiteboarding

DISCOVER KITEBOARDING Start Kitesurfing the safe and fun way, and get all the skills you need, faster! Your first day Kiteboarding is one of the most important in your Kiteboarding career. Many newcomers will decide on this day whether this is the right sport for them or not. Much depends on the experiences that you will have in the first few hours or even minutes. At Action Sports Maui we know how important your first day is, and we do our very best to give you  a safe, fun and empowering experience. Everybody is different: Kiteboarding combines two skill sets, “Kite Flying”, and “Board Riding”. Some student kiteboarders will have some of these skills from other sports like wakeboarding or flying kites as a kid. There are paragliders, pilots, windsurfers and other sportsmen that will have some background experiences to…

Kiteboarder Skill Levels

Discovery Kiteboarder Program Level Competences A-1 Carry and set up the lines and kite Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward). Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground. Know how to stop the kite power in case of problem by releasing the bar. Be aware that the kite leash must be worn at all times, before kite launching and until landing. B-1 Be aware of the area where the kite can fall down wind to the pilot. Recover the kite on land. Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o’clock on the wind window edge. Launch a kite with an assistant and choose the right angle to the wind. Fly the kite in the power area without crashing it. Twist and…

Learn to Kiteboard

LEARN to KITEBOARD LEARN WITH US: Action Sports Maui has been teaching the sport of kiteboarding since the beginning. We have tons of experience teaching all kinds of people to learn to kiteboard. We love to teach and make the learning process fun. We started as a Kiteboard school and that is our main focus, teaching people to Kiteboard. Learning is easier than ever before, with better equipment and better instruction methods. <>LEARN TO KITE: Kiteboarding is a fast and fun water-sport that is easy to set up, transport and just uses the power of the wind. You can do it almost anywhere, on lakes rivers, dams, reservoirs, and beaches, even on the snow. There are kiteboarding destinations all over the country and all around the world. Once you have mastered the basics you can explore many fun and exciting…

Kiteboarding for kids

 KITES FOR KIDS PROGRAM Kiteflying for kids is the safe and fun way, to introduce them to the sport. The kids program is designed to be fun and teach the kids the basic kite flying skills. Sharing these skills with young kids helps prepare them at an early age for wind powered sports as they grow, and master the necessary skills. Kids first day: Kids are very impressionable, and forming a positive first impression, is vital in shaping their attitudes to the wind and water for the rest of their lives. The first day is one of the most important in a kids Kiteboarding career. Many newcomers will decide on this day whether this is the right sport for them or not. Much depends on the experiences that kids will have in the first few hours or even minutes….