Start your journey to become a kitesurfer with WA’s most established and progressive schools, WA SURF Academy. Safety Bay boasts some of the best and safest kitesurfing conditions in the world making your learning journey both fun and safe.
Our ‘Zero to Hero’ is an all inclusive 12 hr course. We teach you from the basics and take it right up to getting you kiteboarding upwind comfortably! This course is run over 6 days (2 hours per day) …..it can be consecutive days, or break it up as you like. We tailor the lessons to suit the requirements of the student. All our instructors are fully qualified, experienced kiteboarders and we only use the latest equipment from premium brands including Duotone, Core and Ozone.
Please SEE HERE for more detailed information on what to expect from your lesson and ensure you read our Terms and Conditions.
Lesson Plans:
Lesson 1
– introduction to LEI (leading edge inflatable) kites
– understanding and setup of kites
– site assessment (S.H.O.E) and safety features
– assisted launch and landing
– self rescue techniques
– introduction to body dragging
– packdown and site knowledge
Lesson 2
– recap of lesson 1
– launching and landing kites on the water
– consolidating body drags to generate power, stability, direction & control
– board recovery (upwind body dragging)
– emergency packdown
– packdown and equipment knowledge
Lesson 3
– recap of lesson 2
– introduction of board
– intro to board and board start techniques
– rules of the road, stopping & etiquette
– onboard and riding
– prolongued power delivery & controlled speed on the board
– points of sailing & riding angles
– packdown and your next steps
Lesson 4-6
– recap of lesson 3
– onboard and riding
– focus on upwind riding
– speed control
– transitions (how to turn gracefully)
– jumping…. the sky’s the limit!
– packdown
– short theory test of knowledge learned during the course
– INDEPENDENT ✔️
– where to next? Advanced coaching for the ambitious rider looking to nail some tricks!
– INDEPENDENT ❌
– if not feeling quite there yet, don’t be afraid to book in for one or two more lessons. Our instructors will advise on your next steps.
Fast Shipping with Professional Packaging
We have a range of shipping options due to our long-term partnership with UPS FedEx DHL. Our warehouse staff is highly educated to pack your items precisely according to the specifications that we supply. Your items will undergo an exhaustive inspection and securely secured prior to being shipped. We ship to thousands of customers every day from all over the world. This shows our commitment to being the largest online retailer in the world. The distribution centers and warehouses distribution are in Europe and the USA.
Note: Orders with more than one item will be assigned a different processing period for each item.
Prior to shipment, we examine the items ordered carefully before shipping. The majority of orders are delivered within 48 hours. The delivery time will be between 3 and 7 working days.
Returns
The inventory is always changing and we are unable to fully manage it because of the fact that many parties are involved, including our warehouse and factory. The actual stock levels can fluctuate at any time. You may not receive your order once it has been placed.
Our policy lasts for thirty days. If 30 days have passed in the past since you purchased however, we're unable to give you a refund or exchange.
The item should not be used, and it must be in its original condition. It should also be in the original package.
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