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Phone # (813) 389-3683
lessons@kiteboardingtampabay.com
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Lesson Rates and Area Accommodations We provide all necessary gear for lessons, except wetsuit and booties. We only teach in safe, suitable locations and conditions, and do not teach in winds over 25 mph. Our goal is to provide the safest, most educational lesson possible that will put you on the fast track to becoming a safe, independent kiter. Booties are highly recommended during learning stages. You will be doing plenty of walking and standing in the water, as well as getting pulled around by the kite. Our riding spots have plenty of things that will cut you, including rocks, glass, shells, oyster beds, and stingrays. Pick up some kite specific booties, your feet will thank you for it! Make sure they have a Velcro foot-strap or you might lose them. *We offer a 20% discount to active or retired uniformed officers of Military, Law, Fire, EMS, Marine Patrol, or Parks Dept. employees in Pinellas County, FL. You must provide your service ID. We appreciate your service, and our continued access. Listed below, you will find a layout of our lesson programs and our package deals, which act as a guideline for typical progression. Many students progress well into Level 2 requirements within the first 3 hour lesson, and are self sufficient in 5-6 hours of training. See our FAQ's page for more info. All deposits on lessons are fully refundable. Unused lesson time will be rescheduled or refunded via PayPal. We also have great rates for larger groups, including families, corporate retreats, youth groups, schools, and non-profit organizations. Give us a call to help you plan a unique watersports experience for your group! Kiteboarding Tampa Bay also offers kiteboarding and wakeboarding exhibitions for events of all types.
Level 1 Water Lesson - 3 1/2 Hours $300
Level 2 Kiteboarder Package 4-6 hours @ $90/hr.
Level 3 Kiteboarder Package (Independent) 7-9 hours @ $80/hr. Student Demonstration of Level 1&2 achievements
Pro-Level Instruction - $100/hr (2 hr. minimum) Learn advanced kiteloops, transitions, unhooked, Big Air, and wake style moves with pro-kiters Billy Parker and Mike Hall. Bill is a Flexifoil Sponsored Pro, and highly competitive on a world level, and Mike's background in competitive sailing and other water sports, makes these two guys unstoppable! They want to see you progress as much as you do, and will take your riding to a whole new level!
Are you into RACING??? Downwind speed runs with BP and Mike will bring you to a whole new level. They are both known for their blazing speed in the racing scene, and will be happy to share their strategy, edging, and kite handling techniques with you. Their distance training sometimes consists of several 20 mile downwinders per day, so be ready for all day fun! Guided Downwinder Guided Downwinders with advanced safe kiters, instructors, and other local Tampa Bay "celebrities" available at $50 per person with beach trolley back upwind. We are there to keep an eye on you and make the most of your downwind travels! Distances of 5-20 miles, depending on wind direction. Gear Rental Kite, board, harness (with IKO or PASA Kiteboarder card or basic skills test.) Must present photo I.D. A credit card deposit is required for trainer kite, 1/2 day and full day gear rentals. Deposit will be refunded in full when gear is returned and inspected for damage. Booties recommended at most area launch sites- We are not responsible for cut feet! Skills test - IKO Kiteboarder Card This is not a lesson. Observation/verbal quiz of setup/site selection, safety release/reload, ride upwind, body drag and self-rescue skills, which are all basic skills for practicing on your own or becoming an independent kiter. Kiters needing instruction in specific areas will be given full credit towards lesson. This is required for gear rental (except trainer kite) as we want to be sure you have the skills to be safe on our area beaches. Upon successful completion of the skills test you will receive an official IKO Kiteboarder card, certifying their Independent Kiter status
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Area Accommodations As a courtesy to our out of area students, we have provided a list of several local resorts and hotels located in Treasure Island and St. Pete Beach. Our school has no affiliation with these resorts.
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