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Winter Session
The Winter Session
at LAKAWA School of Kiteboarding is THE time to learn to kite. Snowkiting,
winter's version of kitesurfing, is by far the easiest way to get into
the sport. We've learned a lot over the last 6 years and our streamlined
process takes you from standing to riding in One Day! We
Guarantee it (see below).
Snowkiting
101 Day Clinic
This day long course is all you'll need to start riding on the
snow. There is no prerequisite. We start by teaching you the fundamentals
of kite flying and kite control, first in a discussion of theory then
moving into the wind working with small trainer kites. We then fuel up
with a hearty lunch, discussing all the gear. We then move to riding,
first with smaller kites and slowly building into more and more power.
At this point we work with each student individually. You may get comfortable
riding and just want to cruise for the afternoon working with us on technique,
or you may want to progress into kites of more and more power.
As always this course
is grounded in safe kiting practices. We keep the number of students per
instructor to a minimum, and provide drills to instill safety protocols
in case something would go wrong. Most students are riding confidently
at the end of this course. If for whatever reason you are not, your may
return to any clinic free of charge.
Course: |
Snowkiting
101 |
Prerequisite: |
None |
| Topics: |
Kite safety,
kite control, gear, launching, landing, riding, staying upwind |
What
to Bring: |
Skis or snowboard,
warm clothes, helmet |
| What
is Provided: |
Kite, harness,
Lunch, Instruction |
Length: |
10am - 5pm (7
hours!) |
Location: |
Around the
Twin Cities (Waconia, Minnetonka, White Bear lake.
Determined by the wind direction |
Registration: |
email,
or call 651.428.4121
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| Tuition: |
$300 for the
day |
Dates: |
Most
weekends weather permitting. Weekly email announcements keep you
in the loop for the coming weekend. Get
on the list. |
Hourly Lessons
Can't make our 101 clinics? Prefer one on one instruction? Then
this is the class for you. This class is custom designed around your needs
and progresses at your speed. If you are new to the sport, the first few
hours would cover the basics of kite control, and then you can expect
an additional 2-4 hours to get you riding comfortably.
Or if you're already
going, this class focuses on your goals. Want to start jumping? Want to
learn to stay upwind? Want to dial in your new kite? We can help.
Course: |
Hourly |
Prerequisite: |
none |
Topics: |
Customized |
Location: |
Minnetonka, Waconia,
Calhoun, White Bear |
Registration: |
email,
or call 651.428.4121 |
| Tuition: |
$100/hour
Group Rates available contact us for details.
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Learn
to Ride Guarantee
We
are so confident that we can get you riding in one day, that if you are
not able to ride comfortably after one of our clinics, your next lesson
is on us. We will work with you till you are riding confidently.
Over the last 6 years
we've seen every type of student. Everyone learns a bit differently. Understanding
each student is key. Our experience allows us to see what your doing wrong
and focus on continuous improvement.
We also have quite
the assortment of tools to help you understand the concepts, and to provide
the highest quality instruction. Our snowmobile assist and in-the-ear
telecommunications allow us to provide instruction every step of the way.
Come out and join
us for a day in the wind. You won't regret it.
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