airforcekitesurfing

North West Kitesurfing - lessons - shop - sales - based in West Kirby , New Brighton , Merseyside

Airforce Kitesurfing School is the longest running kite school in the North West the site has all the info you need for a safe introduction into Kiteboarding. Hope you enjoy and we look forward to seeing you at the beach.

LIVE FAST! KITE HARD!

Contained within the site are information on our locations, courses and booking information.

We only use fully qualified and the most professional instructors at the best locations, to make your introduction into this sport as safe as possible. It is a common misconception that this sport is difficult to learn. With the right tuition it is well within the grasp of a complete novice to be up and riding within 8-12 hrs.

With our premium learning experience, the group ratio will be a maximum of 4 students per instructor.

We aim to get you up and riding on the board after a two/three day course but all lessons will be specifically tailored to the individuals ability and progression.

People still believe kitesurfing to be an expensive hobby, but if you check our course and package prices you can invest in a two day course and full kit for less than a decent set of golf clubs, then it is free. So don't be fooled and don't waste money - get the right advice from the start.

Remember this sport can be hazardous so we always recommend if you are thinking of trying it, the first step is to take lessons from a registered and qualified instructor. With the correct guidance and instruction it can be very safe and one of the most exhilarating experiences of your life. Although we recommend an average level of fitness is required, there are people from seven to seventy years of age participating in this sport all over the world.

HAVE FUN, STAY SAFE, ENJOY !

I.K.O. Discovery Programme Overview
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I.K.O. Kiteboarding Discovery Course Details

Level 1A

Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
Know hazards on a spot
Set up a trainer kite
Know the use of safety systems

Level 1B

Have basic flying skills with trainer kite
Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant
Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite
Walk and change directions while flying the kite
Know the wind window

Level 1C

Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system
Pre-flight check of equipment and settings
In flight check of equipment and settings
Understand and use the international communication signals
Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)

Level 1D

Control the kite hooked into the harness
Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
Show full control of de-power systems in flight

Level 1E

Pull quick release and activate leash
Recover the bar and kite
Self land

I.K.O. Intermediate Programme
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Level 2F

Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
Water re-launch the kite
First body drag downwind
Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
Recover the kite and bar in the water

Level 2G

Upwind body drag to recover board
Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging

Level 2H

Know the power stroke for a water start
Know the safety rules and theory for water start
Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start

Level 2I

Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
Come to a controlled stop
Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects
Determine the wind strength, direction and quality
Know the right of way rules
Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions

I.K.O. Independant Programme Overview
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Level 3J

Control the riding speed by edging
Consistent riding in both directions

Level 3K

Consistent riding in all directions including upwind
Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules

Level 3L

Change of direction without stopping
Self- rescue and full pack-down in the water

Level 3M

Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area
Self launch

Level 3N

Make a toe side turn
Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
Land a basic jump

Airforce Kitesurfing have worked with Merseyside and Lancashire coastal authorities to secure unique and amazing learning venues.Our sites comprise, of ideal learning conditions, and superb safe beaches.Although we started at Ainsdale which is a very nice and friendly kitebeach.In 2008 we were fortunate enough to gain the exclusive licence for the wirral peninsular.This gives us five beaches on the Wirral to run kitesurfing lessons from including West Kirby , New Brighton , Leasowe Bay and Red Rocks.These locations cover every wind direction apart from ESE,and also have excellent motorway and travel links from Liverpool,Manchester & Chester really puting Merseyside on the map, and is fast becoming the North West's premiere kitesurf location.The conditions for TEACHING AND LEARNING here are far superior, as we have an abundance of knee to waist depth flat water lagoons which will drastically increase your learning curve,and the fact that we cover almost every wind direction will give your lesson much more opportunity of going ahead..................................WE ONLY TEACH WHEN THE WIND AND WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE SUITABLE.(so be patient and don't be ripped off when the wind isn't blowing).