Get up on the board and put your skills to the test
All equipment and specialist instruction is included
Land Boarding is the new kid on the block when it comes to kite sports and is going to make kiting accessible to the masses! It follows the same principles as kite-surfing (a kite and a board) but you do it on land with a mountain board under your feet. Land Boarding is a rapidly growing sport with a number of clubs and competitions springing up all over the country. Our one day introduction to Land Boarding is a great course that will teach you the kite and board skills necessary to get onto a board and start moving. Great fun, a few bruises go with the territory on this one.
Locations
Isle of Lewis, Poole, Portsmouth, St Andrews, Troon, Weymouth
Agenda
You will start your day with a short safety briefing before being familiarized with the equipment - land board, kite, harness etc. Then it's time to have some fun! You will learn to fly and control traction kites which will get you used to the power that the kites generate. Once your kite skills are developed it is time to get you onto the board to enjoy your first runs.
Restrictions
The minimum age is 16. There is no specific requirements regarding maximum size but you will need to fit into a harness, please check with the centre when booking if you have concerns regarding this. If you have a particular medical condition that you think may affect your ability to do the course, please check with the centre when booking.
Duration
The course will last five hours over the course of a day.
What to Wear / Equipment
All equipment will be supplied - this includes kite, board, harness, helmet and pads. You should wear trainers and clothes that you don't mind getting muddy.
Group Size / Spectators
Group sizes vary but will usually be 2 - 4 students per instructor. Spectators are welcome but please listen to the instructors as to where the safest place to stand and watch is.
Weather
Land-boarding is weather dependent, you need wind! Please make sure you call the centre either the day before or on the actual day of your course to check that your lessons is going ahead.
Availability
Most of our centres are open from March - November. Some of the centers are open all year round. Courses take place most weekends and during the week. Please call us if you want to confirm availability during the winter.
Reviews (1)
Denise - 14/01/2010
I swapped the land-boarding for a kite surfing taster day and had a fantastic time. Friendly, professional instruction and very enjoyable.
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I swapped the land-boarding for a kite surfing taster day and had a fantastic time. Friendly, professional instruction and very enjoyable.