Ruwais Progression Kite Trip – Wilderness Reserve – Kite Lessons

Safety is paramount when it comes to kiteboarding, a sport that is considered extreme. Introducing the sport safely to our students is one of the primary goals of Wake Up Adventures. Being in proper physical shape, using the right gear for the conditions, and knowing your limits contribute a long way towards keeping you safe.

You’ll get everything you need for your lesson…water, harness, kites, kiteboard, etc.

In general, sunscreen is a wise idea when you go to the beach. A strapped pair of sunglasses is handy since you’re looking up a lot.

Kiteboarding is easier and takes less time to learn than windsurfing. On the other hand, it requires a steeper learning curve. Kiteboarding, for instance, begins with a technique called water-starting, which is more advanced than windsurfing.

Wakeboarders, surfers, windsurfers, and snowboarders pick up the riding part quickly. In addition, windsurfers already know how to use a harness. You need good hand-eye coordination, and to be comfortable in the water.

If you’re interested in kiteboarding, you should be in reasonable shape, but you don’t have to be an elite athlete. We teach kids as young as 8, and our oldest student was 70 years old! Strength isn’t necessary for this sport because you fly mostly from your harness and how much kite power you can handle depends more on your body weight and technique. Nonetheless, you should be strong enough to unhook the control bar when you need it. Although you may feel fatigued in your legs at first, your endurance will increase as your skills improve. It’s also imperative to be able to swim well and feel comfortable in the water. Basically, you’d be able to get yourself out of a situation faster if you were physically fit.