FAQs
Kiteboarding FAQs
Kiteboarding (also called kitesurfing) is a water sport that combines elements of surfing, wakeboarding, and windsurfing, using an inflatable kite to move a rider across the water on a board.
The kite catches the wind, allowing riders to glide over the surface, perform jumps, or even ride waves like traditional surfing.
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You can schedule your lessons online. Choose your location, Course type and time.
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When it’s windy! Our Corpus Christi location is open March-July and La Ventana is open Nov-April. Let us know when you’re planning to visit/schedule a lesson and we will give you an update on the availability and forecast.
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This mainly depends on the student’s availability to train with their instructor. More consecutive days on the water produce quicker results. Both of our locations average 5-7 lessons before the student is ready to purchase their own equipment.
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The Kiteboarding industry has made big strides in the safety since the sports inception. Alongside certified instructors, Kiteboarding is the safest it has ever been. However, kiting is an action sport that has plenty of risks and can be dangerous without proper training. Kiteboarding is an ongoing training in safety, weather, and the environment.
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Your first lesson is a three hour session. The first hour we will show you the launch and land area, introduce you to wind and weather conditions, and teach you gear set up, kite flying theory, and safety. We proceed to the water to practice piloting the kite, body/board dragging, and power strokes. Some students even get to the board, but not all.
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Bring plenty of water and sunscreen, a rash guard/wet-shirt, sunglasses that either float or have a strap. During our cooler months we will provide a wetsuit if you don’t have one. Most importantly, don’t forget your stoke!
Wingfoiling FAQs
Wingfoiling is a wind and water sport. Unlike windsurfing, where the sail is attached to the board, you harness the wind with a handheld sail, also referred to as a wing.
With the exception of beginner boards, the boards are typically smaller than a windsurf board and feature a hydrofoil that lifts you above water once you reach enough speed.
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It always depends on the individual; our lessons are tailored to what fits each person best. Overall it takes an average of 40 hours to be able to foil and stay upwind, but you will be able to practice on your own and ride the board on the water without foiling much sooner. The wingsail and board are attached to you via a leash to prevent you from losing them, and the beginner boards are big enough to float on if you get tired in the water.
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It always depends on the individual; our lessons are tailored to what fits each person best. Overall it takes an average of 40 hours to be able to foil and stay upwind, but you will be able to practice on your own and ride the board on the water without foiling much sooner. The wingsail and board are attached to you via a leash to prevent you from losing them, and the beginner boards are big enough to float on if you get tired in the water.
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We provide all equipment necessary to get started with our lessons, but in general, you would need:
A big wing board to start learning on. We recommend taking lessons or at least renting a board, because you will outgrow the board quickly.
A wing sail (size depends on wind strength and rider size)
The hydrofoil to attach under your board
We recommend a helmet and impact or floatation vest
Depending on the water temperature, a wetsuit.
Knee pads and booties
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To start with, you will need a bigger board, once you learn how to balance and ride you will upgrade to a smaller one. Here are the general guidelines for board sizes;
50-60 kg (110-132 lbs): 100-110 liters
60-75 kg (132-165 lbs): 110-140 liters
75-90 kg (165-198 lbs): 125-160 liters
Our recommendations can vary depending on the conditions you are learning in.