Kiteboarding is a simple sport to learn with the correct instruction. Our IKO instructors have a diverse range of teaching experience in numerous fields and from all over the world. This helps us cater your lesson to suit your specific needs.

Two helpful hints…

1. Wind sport and board sport knowledge will most likely expedite your learning but this experience is by no means a necessity.

2. Upper body strength is not necessity. No matter what your size or strength you may be, we have most likely taught someone similar before. We have students from 6 years  to 72 years old, both male and female.

Here at Morph Kiteboarding we have developed our programs to work with all stages of learners so that your progression fits your timeline. There are a few key concepts in learning to kiteboard that will help to make the adventure that much more valuable and safe. With emphasis on kite control, safety and hands on learning we believe that we can have you kiteboarding the Caribbean before you leave!

We offer lessons in a variety of sizes from single hour sessions all the way up to sixteen hour packages. It is our goal to work within the timing of your vacation so you leave a competent member of the kiteboarding community, and as well to make you a safe and independent kiteboarder, ready to buy your own gear and start practicing under supervision.

With our lessons we will guide you from wind theory and basic kite control, through body dragging and self rescuing techniques. As these skills are developed we will progress onto board recovery techniques, water starts and elementary skills of kiteboarding.

CATERPILLAR PROGRAM (DAY 1 )

Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting, Know hazards on a spot, Set up a trainer kite, Know the use of safety systems, 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, 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), 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, Pull quick release and activate leash, Recover the bar and kite.

COCOON PROGRAM  ( DAY 2 )

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, 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, 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, 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.

FULL METAMORPHOSIS PROGRAM ( DAY 3 )

Control the riding speed by edging, Consistent riding in both directions, Consistent riding in all directions including upwind, Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules, Change of direction without stopping, Self- rescue and full pack-down in the water, Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area, Make a toe side turn, Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.

If you have any questions regarding lessons, equipment or anything related to kiteboarding, please do not hesitate to  contact us via email  to justfly@morphkiteboarding.com and we will do our best to assist you.