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Action Sports Maui, is Maui's original kiteboarding center, and the first and largest school of kiteboarding in Hawaii. Teaching the sport of kiteboarding full time for over twelve years has given Action Sports unmatched experience, and depth to the lesson program. We combine tradition and experience with the latest technology. Action Sports kiteboarding lessons cater to every level of rider from beginner to advanced with the most comprehensive kiteboarding courses available. Our mission is to get you kiteboarding confidently & safely in the shortest amount of time possible and make the learning process fun. See our student slideshow. Students benefit from latest hands-on training techniques that utilize the best equipment developments. Only Action Sports guarantees you will receive quality instruction exclusively from IKO certified Instructors. Our school is located at the world famous "Kite Beach Maui" with near perfect kitesurfing weather conditions year round. Maui has more kitesurfing days per year than any other kitesurfing destination in the world. The reliable Hawaiian trade winds blow consistently, and they are funneled through the islands main valley which concentrates their direction and strength. Our new Lesson Center is located right at Kite Beach, and our students have access to our exclusive facilities at Kite Club Maui. Click here for more school info! |
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Kiteboarding
education: Since the beginning our roots
have been in instruction and ocean sports education. Action Sports was a pioneer in the
beginning of kiteboarding and
was the birthplace of the the KISS and KITES learning systems. Ever since the
sports beginning kiteboarders of all levels come to Action Sports
Maui to receive instruction and be
trained and certified with the latest methods.
Education is the key to making these sports safe and
accessible. |
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Kiteboarding Intro Class 2.5 hrs ("Intro") $199.00 (+ Tax) No experience required |
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(The best value).
This lesson
is the fastest way to try Kiting! This session gives the student the chance to
try kiteboarding without the long safety talks, and too much theory. This
session gives the student the chance to try the gear and get the feel for flying
the kite, on land and in the water too. Students get the chance to try a bit of
everything, and we go at the students pace. Essential kite
flying skills are taught on land and in the water, including harness technique
and board handling skills. This lesson covers the bare essentials without too
much talking. We include all the gear, and show you,
the control system, and safety systems
and self rescue, launching, landing and intro to the board technique. We supply
right size gear for each different student of sizes appropriate to each step of your learning curve.
With our hands on learning technique, you will be spend more time doing and less time
talking, you can progress at your own pace. Beach basics, Gear Intro, Trainer Kites,
Control bar, Safety system, Self-rescue, Body-drag and Water flying. This lesson
gives you an insight into our longer training courses, and you can upgrade at any time.
No previous experience is required. Students with previous watersports
experience and board skills will learn even faster because our one-to-one
instructor ratio ensures that you will learn at your own pace. |
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Discover Kiteboarding Class 3.5 hrs ("Day 1") $279.00 (+ Tax) Level 1 |
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(The most popular single day lesson).
This lesson
is a perfect way to experience Kiteboarding! This lesson gives an introduction
to the sport of kiteboarding. Covering the core skills. Wind direction and site
selection, Essential kite
flying skills are taught on land and in the water, including harness technique
and board handling skills. This lesson covers all the wind theory, basic safety protocols,
use of safety systems
and self rescue procedures, launching, landing and intro to the waterstart technique. We supply
all the necessary equipment in a range of sizes appropriate to each step of your learning curve.
With our progression technique, you will be spend more time doing and less time
talking, you can progress at your own pace. Ground School, Trainer Kite, Safety
systems, Self
rescue and Water flying. This lesson can be the first installment in one of our
longer training courses, so you can decide if you want to upgrade at any time.
No previous experience is required. Students with previous watersports
experience and board skills will learn even faster because our one-to-one
instructor ratio ensures that you will learn at your own pace. |
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Kiteboarding Shared/ Group Classes 3hrs $149.00 pp (+ Tax) Level 1 |
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Families that want to play
together, can take the group lesson. This option is good if you have a little
more time and want to learn at a relaxed pace. Students share the experience,
will learn the same skills at a slightly slower pace, taking turns and assisting
each other. This class also shows students how to work together as a team. Each
student learn both ends of the kite and learns the launching and landing skills
necessary to being a good kite buddy. Often couples will take this class
together. And family groups will too. We do not recommended to exceed 2 or 3 people per
class. Participants should be at a similar experience level to each other. This
group class is a good way to include a sibling or spouse that would otherwise
sit it out. Longer courses and available on request. Equipment is included, No previous experience is required.
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Kiteboarding Short Course 3-Day $675.00 (+ Tax) Level 2 |
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This 3-lesson course includes 9
hours of private kiteboarding instruction spread over three days. This is a
discounted package. This course is
the fast track into the Sport for people with a limited amount of time
of challenging schedule. This course is designed for people with some prior watersports experience. The days need not be consecutive. The lesson covers
all the techniques in the Kite Intro Class, Covering the core skills. Wind
direction and site selection, Essential kite
flying skills are taught on land and in the water, including harness technique
and board handling skills. This lesson covers all the basic safety protocols,
safety systems
and self rescue procedures, launching, landing and waterstart technique.
With our progression method, you can advance at your own pace. We supply
all the equipment necessary, and will change gear when needed to keep you challenged
as you progress. This
course is a suggested minimum for confident water persons who want to become
independent and intend to
buy their own gear.
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Kiteboarding 5-Day Course $1050.00 (+ Tax) Level 3 |
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This 5-lesson course includes 15 hours of
kiteboarding instruction spread over five days. This is a discounted
package. The classic course
gives the student a great head start in the sport of kiteboarding.
In the industry this is considered to be the basic level of training
for those purchasing kiteboarding equipment. This course covers,
Equipment selection, rigging and tuning for the various conditions,
Safe launching procedures Assisted launching and self-launching, waterstarts and water recoveries. Navigate around moving & fixed
objects. Students will have a solid understanding of kiteboarding
safety protocols and self-rescue procedures. A complete range of
boards and kites are provided to accelerate the learning process.
This course is recommended for people with no previous watersports
training who want to learn the sport of kiteboarding and have a thorough
understanding of all the skills, and develop board riding skills.
Students with previous watersports experience and board riding skills
will achieve an even higher skill level according to their previous
experience.
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Kiteboarding 10-Day Course $2050.00 (+ Tax) |
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This 10-lesson course includes 30 hours of
kiteboarding instruction spread over ten days. This is a discounted package. This comprehensive course
gives the student a solid foundation in the sport of kiteboarding. This
course is the fast track into kiteboarding covering all the basic skills
covered in the "Classic" course including equipment handling, kite-control
skills,
launching and landing techniques, safety systems and Ride-safe protocols. Students then progress to planing,
riding and jibing, upwind riding skills. The increased ride-time enables the student to hone
their skills with constant feedback from the instructors, creating the
most rapid progression possible. We can ride with you or caddy your
equipment. In this course we can do a range of techniques, and utilize alternate
launch sites and beach locations. This course is great for someone who wants to
take the sport of kiteboarding home with them, to a location without
kiteboarding schools, or other assistance. We also recommend this course
for Maui residents who are committed to enter the sport safely and competently.
The hours in this course can be spread out to suit the work or vacation
schedule. |
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Kiteboarding Advanced 10-Day Course $2195.00 (+ Tax) |
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The advanced 10-day (30hr) course
is the ultimate kiteboarding training program. The pre-requisite riding
level for entry to the Advanced course is planing both directions, staying upwind
and basic jibing (IKO level 3). The riding skills course builds on the basic skills of the
intermediate student
reinforcing a solid foundation and introducing many next level techniques.
Jumping, Jibing, waveriding and looping are covered. In this course your
instructor rides with you and give constant on water support, feedback and
coaching. We can cover any specialties including, down-winders, and
crossings. Best®
and Naish® SLE
(bow)
performance kites will be used along with; directional, twin-tip, or wakeboard style
boards. This
is the most advanced kiteboarding course available on Maui. This
course is a suitable preparation course for kitesurfers preparing for the IKO* instructor
training courses (ITC's). Kiteboarding Manual, and DVD Available.
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Kiteboarding for KIDS $160.00 (+ Tax) 2hrs |
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The kids program is designed to be fun and teach the kids the basic kite flying skills. sharing these skills with young kids helps prepare them of wind powered sports as they grow, and master the necessary skills. Kids aged from 5-9years: Kids are special, and they are fast learners. We have lots of experience teaching kite flying to young children. We have special Clinics, and activities, and mixed family sessions. Our instructors have specialty training to prepare them for our kids program. For Kids 9-12 years Old: Our "Teaching Kiteboarding to Kids" Course is recognized by the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization). and is taught is selected schools by specially trained Kiteboarding instructors. Kids lessons are shorter than adult lessons, usually lasting between one and two hours. Siblings, friends and families can learn together as a fun group activity. Kids are very impressionable, and forming a positive first impression, is vital in shaping their attitudes to the wind and water for the rest of their lives. The first day is one of the most important in a kids Kiteboarding career. Many newcomers will decide on this day whether this is the right sport for them or not. Much depends on the experiences that kids will have in the first few hours or even minutes. At Action Sports Maui we know how important your kids first day is, and we do our very best to give kids a safe, fun and empowering experience. Click here for more information about the KITE 4 KIDS program.*Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page. |
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Kiteboarding Private Training $80-$100 (+ Tax) per hour |
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Our professional Certified kiteboarding Instructors
can help you unleash your full Kiteboarding potential with customized personal training.
The program is tailored to your individual needs and desires. All levels
of kiteboarding are available. If you have never ridden on Maui before we
strongly recommend taking an Orientation class, Our instructors can ride with
you, giving you on-water instruction, advice and assistance. We teach both directional and wakeboard styles. Four-line, Five-line,
Bow-Kite, Foil-Kite techniques are available.
You have access to our complete range of the latest equipment or you can bring your newly purchased equipment along for assembly,
customizing and tune-up. We can arrange downwind coast runs, crossings,
inter-island instruction, international instruction, Private Lessons are
available in; Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese, & English.
Action Specialty Training is
available in the following Skills: Kiteboarding Action Photography, Action Videography,
Kite Repair, Board Repair, Custom Board Making, event organization, school
management. if you have a special requirement or some questions about our
programs, just send us and email.
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Kiteboarding Assistant Instructor Course (AIC) 3-Day $295.00 (+ Tax) |
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Start your career by becoming an
IKO certified Assistant Kiteboarding Instructor. This is your first step to becoming a
professional
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Kiteboarding Instructor Training Course (ITC) 5-Day $850.00 (+ Tax) |
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Become a part of this exciting new
sport as a certified kiteboarding instructor. Action Sports proudly offers Instructor Certification
Courses from the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization), the world's most
widely recognized certification.
The Five-day IKO ITC courses are available on scheduled dates and
pre-registration is required because the course numbers are limited.
Prospective kiteboarding instructors should check out the entry requirements for their course because they all have minimum standards.
The IKO Course requires IKO Level "N3" skill levels
or greater.
The courses cover kiteboarding instructional techniques, school management etc.
Upon completion of the course, instructors undergo a practical skills
For details of the upcoming Instructor Courses go to our Kiteboarding Instructor Courses information Page. *Participants must be over 18 and have, current Adult CPR and First Aid certification. Airfare and accommodation packages to Maui are available. *Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page. *Kiteboarding Instructor Certificate and *Instructor's Teaching Manual included. IKO Instructor ID Card (also available)! |
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Medic FirstAid-CPR Course (ITC) 1-Day $90.00 (+ Tax) ( FirstAid-CPR is required for all instructor levels) |
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Medic First Aid and CPR Course: Current Adult CPR and First Aid
certification course. (This course is scheduled to precede the ITC & IEC
courses). This course is open to all adults. The
1-day
Medic FirstAid / CPR Course
(courses run up to 6 to 7hours) depending on scheduling and breaks. This course includes Audiovisual presentations, live
demonstrations, practical exercises, a written test and a
*Some conditions apply, see our terms and conditions page. *includes a manual and Certification card. |
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WOMEN'S KITEBOARDING CLINICS with Kristin Boese |
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