Vela Kitesurf Hood River

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STEP 1: THE LAUNCH (2 HOURS - $185)

This is all about the beginning: Do you know how to fly a kite? Do you know how to rig a four or five line inflatable? Do you understand safe launching protocol? Who has right of way? How to relaunch your kite? What about self rescue? Do you know what to expect in a Jet-Ski assisted lesson. All of this, and much more will be covered in Session I: You will handle, rig, and fly a 4 or 5 line inflatable kite of your choice while covering all above points and more. If this was your first time fly a kite give yourself a day or so before you schedule your water class to prepare. 2 hours with all gear included.

STEP 2: HITTING THE WATER (2 HOURS - $300)

Your first challenge on the water and to put your skills into practice. Everything you covered in the land session into practice. If you take this class and skip our land session, just know you only cut into your session time and cost if your instructor has to do refresher work. We start off with a body drag demo, and water start demo for all first timers, and those that can use a refresher on what were hoping to see you perform. Once you have get kite and body control, and have power-body dragged, and up-wind body dragged, it’s time for the board. If you have done your practice, and have good kite control going into the water, board rides are just minutes into your water session.

This is a private one-on-one Jet-Ski assisted 2 hour lesson with all gear included during instruction time. Additional hours recommended if you need a bit more confidence before heading out on your own.

STEP 3: GORGE KINKS (2 HOURS - $300)

For continuing students, continue to build onto your skills with more practice body-dragging. Once you exhibit kite and body control, and have power-body dragged, and up-wind body dragged, it’s time to keep working with the for the board. If you have done your practice, and have good kite control going into the water, board rides are just minutes into your water session.

This is a private one-on-one Jet-Ski assisted 2 hour lesson with all gear included during instruction time. Additional hours recommended if you need a bit more confidence before heading out on your own.

STEP 4: SKY'S THE LIMIT (2 HOURS - $300)

For continuing students, continue working on your skills to become an independent kiter, or progress to the next level with learning how to jump and move on to advanced tricks. This is a private one-on-one Jet-Ski assisted 2 hour lesson with all gear included during instruction time.

STEPS 1-3: ASCENT (6 HOURS - $780)

This package of private one-on-one Jet-Ski assisted lessons includes the first 3 steps to get you kiting: The Launch, Hitting the Water, Gorge Kinks, and The Sky is the Limit. 6 hours over 3 sessions with all gear included during lesson time. Additional hours recommended if you need a more confidence before heading out on your own. 

STEPS 1-4: PROGRESSION (8 HOURS - $1,075)

This package of private one-on-one Jet-Ski assisted lessons includes everything you'll need to learn to become a confident independent kiter: The Launch, Hitting the Water, Gorge Kinks, and The Sky is the Limit. 8 hours over 4 sessions with all gear included during lesson time. 

KEEP LEARNING - FREEDOM ASSIST: ($150 PER HOUR)

For those of you who can go out on your own, but would like to have a jet ski assist. Great for downwinders, trying out new gear, going out with a buddy. Sessions for folks who are interested in having assistance getting in the water and riding in the "high river flows," when the sandbar is underwater or too crowded. Offers a unique, less crowded way of kiting.