Tag Archives: lessons

IKO Instructor Qualification Changes

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Local Events, Shop news, Uncategorized | April 18, 2012 at 2:07 pm , by Kitepower QLD

The folks at the IKO have updated their instructor standards and now require all candidates for Level 1 Instructor training must first complete the IKO Assistant Instructor course. This comes at a timely opportunity for all those wishing to come along to our IKO Instructor training course in September. Previously,...

Going Solo for the first time – A few tips…

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips | March 29, 2012 at 11:38 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Your first time kiteboarding solo is always pretty scary, especially when it comes to launching and landing. Lately I’ve seen a couple of little incidents happen that could have been avoided very easily, so here are a couple of tips to make sure your next session doesn’t end in tears....

Let us sort out your package

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips | February 29, 2012 at 8:29 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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At Kitepower, we spend a lot of time sitting around, contemplating our packages. Believe it or not, there is a fine art to this. It takes a certain level of skill and knowledge to create something so perfect. If you’re looking to buy kiteboarding gear, it pays to speak to...

Get better in Fiji

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips | February 22, 2012 at 7:08 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Once again, we’ll be packing the sun lotion and sunnies and heading off to Fiji for some sneaky kiting this winter. The big question is: are you coming or what? Kitepower is running two trips to the lovely Nananu-I-Ra island, Fiji, for a week of warm tradewinds, aqua ocean and...

Learn to Kitesurf Christmas special

Posted in: Kiteboarding | December 1, 2011 at 11:59 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Save $40 on our incredible Learn to Kitesurf Christmas package and give someone the best Christmas present EVER! Here’s what you get for a mere $250: One week’s trainer-kite hire A two-hour, one-on-one lesson with one of our IKO instructors A beginner’s instructional DVD The total value of this package...

Kitesurfing lessons

Posted in: Kiteboarding | November 17, 2011 at 8:06 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Kiteboarding is one of the hottest sports around at the moment – all the cool kids are doing it! Well, we were cool long before anyone showed interest in this awesome watersport and we have been teaching others how to kitesurf for more than a decade. That’s why we encourage...

Everything you wanted to know about kiteboarding but were afraid to ask

Posted in: Kiteboarding | September 28, 2011 at 7:03 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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We get some pretty crazy questions during the kiteboarding season from people who are just getting their head around the idea of kitesurfing as a sport/future addiction. And although we are presenting these questions below in a light-hearted manner, there is just a sprinkling of serious information, too. Do I...

So you wanna be a kitesurfer?

Posted in: Kiteboarding | September 7, 2011 at 7:52 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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You’ve seen kites swooping around the sky at your local beach or kite spot and thought, “I gotta get me some of that.” The only question remaining is “how do I get going?” Here is everything you need to know about how to get into this dynamic, challenging and totally...

Kitepower: nice package(s)

Posted in: Uncategorized | May 5, 2011 at 3:25 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Are you a beginner looking to take the plunge into kiteboarding? Or a master kiteboarder looking for a new ride? Well, look no further – Kitepower has a package for you. No matter what your budget or skill level, we’ll help get you out on the water with the wind...

KP Fiji Winter Kite Clinic almost full!

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | April 7, 2011 at 10:22 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Don’t let the sun go down on your kiteboarding season – book now for the KP Fiji Winter Kite Clinic. With seven days of fresh tradewinds, aqua water and Fijian hospitality, this could quite simply be the best holiday of your life. Kitepower Queensland has donated its head instructor to...