Taking lessons is the smartest thing a beginning kiter will ever do. Make sure your school is certified. (IKO for Maui). That your instructor is also instructor certified. (IKO) Also, they have there CPR and first aid certification. As an Action Sports instructor this is what I came with.
1) Safe and sound
Kiteboarding can be dangerous sport. Taking lessons will familiarize you with the safety aspects of the sport and how your equipment works. Knowing this means a safer experience for yourself and those around you.
2) Discover your leaning
Why take months to learn kiteboarding when you can be up and riding in as quick as a few hours? The quickest way to get on the water is to invest in kiteboarding lessons. Kiteboarding instructors use proven teaching methodology that will get you on the water in no time.
3) Save Money and time. Kite:1500, bar and lines 250, harness 200 and board 700 and that's just the beginning. That's a lot of loot to spend if you're not sure if this sport is for you. Kiteboarding lessons could cost in the region of $200, which is cheap in comparison to spending $2000. Taking kiteboarding lessons will give you an idea of if the sport is for you or not.
4) Use someone else's gear
The first few hours on a kite you are sure to give your kite and you a decent beating as you will be dropping it constantly. If you take lessons you get to use school equipment, which means you don't have to worry about dropping the kite.
5) Meet the kitebearders
There's nothing more intimidating than starting a new sport without knowing anyone. Kiteboarding schools are a great place to meet other beginners just like you. Meet other beginners and practice kiteboarding with them once you're done with the lessons.
6)Local Knowledge
You school and your instructors have an intricate knowledge of the beach, the gear and teaching. Their local knowledge is essential for success. They are willing to pass it on to you to make everyone in the water safer. If you start by yourself you will have no idea what kind of conditions are safe to learn in. How would you know if the wind is too strong, or even how to read the wind? Your kiteboarding instructor will take you to a beginner-safe beach that will make your learning experience safe and pleasant.
7) Experience the latest gear
Most kiteboarding schools have the latest kiteboarding gear that is ready for you to try. Taking a kiteboarding lesson will give you the opportunity to try a wide range of gear before you buy.
8)Teacher, coach, caddie
Taking kiteboarding lessons means a kiteboarding instructor is the perfect trifecta. Teaching, then coaching and if needed a great caddie.
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