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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. For the 2011/12 Winter Session we're back to our On Call private and group lessons. We'll be On Call, so as soon as conditions are favorable for lessons we'll send out a Notice for Lessons. All you have to do is send us an email to get into our
system, we'll do the rest. We ensure that conditions are favorable for
your class so that you're getting your money's worth and also not putting
yourself into unsafe conditions.
What is Kiting This course covers what the sport is about, gear involved, cost, where to kite, how to learn the sport, who is kiting, seasons of kiting in MN, trips, retail options, events and basically the Q&A we all have when looking into something new. This is a 1hr classroom setting informative speech on kitboarding/kitesurfing/snowkiting.
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Course:
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What is Kiting |
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Topics:
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What the sport is about, gear involved, cost, where to kite, how to learn the sport, who is kiting, etc |
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What to Bring:
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Your favorite mug of coffee/tea or the like |
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Tuition:
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$20 (can be applied towards Intro to Kiting or Snowkiting 101 Clinic)
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Length:
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1 hour; classes held weekly |
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Location:
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Several metro locations available |
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Registration:
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Registration required; email
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Dates:
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email us to get announcements; classes happen every week; day, night and weekends
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Intro to Kiting (Controlling the Kite) aka Ground School
This course covers the essentials to begin kiting. A bit of theory, and considerable hands-on experience. The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the sport, and teach you about how and why a kite flies, how to generate power and maintain steady power as the wind fluctuates, safe flying practices, and different kite types. Our goal at the end of this class is to have you moving through the wind, generating consistent power from the kite, not dissimilar to riding on the snow or the water. This is a land-based lesson.
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Course:
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Intro to Kiting aka Ground School |
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Topics:
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Kite safety, kite control, and kite types. |
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What to Bring:
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Good grippy shoes; weather appropriate attire |
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Tuition:
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$100 (can be applied towards Snowkiting 101)
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Length:
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approx. 2-3 hours |
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Location:
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Several metro locations available |
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Registration:
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email
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Dates:
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email us to get announcements; classes happening as the wind blows
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If you don't feel like you have the flying skills down after one class, you can come back out any night we're out and join us again for FREE.
Snowkiting
101 Clinic
This course takes you from ground zero to riding. We start off with theory, move on to flying trainer kites, then move onto bigger kites and more and more excitement. We go over safety, gear choices, weather conditions, ideal riding spots, and where to go for more information. This class has been very successful especially those on skis. We chase you around on the snowmobile near the end of this class:)
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Snowkiting
101 Clinic |
Prerequisite: |
None |
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Kite safety,
kite control, gear, launching, landing, riding, staying upwind |
What
to Bring: |
Skis or snowboard, helmet, warm clothes (all kite gear provided) we even have a few extra boot/skis |
Time: |
9-1pm for 3 students; time may vary |
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Location: |
TBD: White Bear Lake, Waconia, Maple Grove
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Registration: |
Send
us an email
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| Tuition: |
$300 |
Dates: |
While the snow is around:)
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Hourly Lessons
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.
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Hourly |
Prerequisite: |
none |
Topics: |
Customized |
Location: |
Minnetonka, Waconia, Calhoun, White Bear, Plymouth |
Registration: |
email,
or call 612.296.3201 |
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$125/hour
Group Rates available contact us for details.
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Come out and join
us for a day in the wind. You won't regret it.
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