Kitesurf Ometepe School
The full kiteboarding experience
Learn and advance your kitesurfing skills with IKO certified instructors and F ONE kite equipment
Prices
Kitesurf Ometepe's goal is to provide professional private kiteboarding lessons for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students.
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Private lessons:
1 hour: $55
2 hours: $110
3 hrs package: $160
6 hrs package: $315
9 hrs package: $445
12 hrs package: $560
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Our prices include: Lessons based on IKO standards with all equipment (harness, kite, bar, board, flotation vest, and helmet).
Classes in English, French and Spanish
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Level 1 - Discovery class
In the discovery class (approximately 3 hrs) you will learn about the kite equipment, safety features and basic and advanced kite control skills
Level 1A
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SEA (Spot, Environment, Activity) assessment
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Hold, carry, and secure a kite on land
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Kite setup
Level 1B
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Safety systems use
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Pre-flight check
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Launch and land as an assistant
Level 1C
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First piloting and explore the wind window's edge
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Let go of the bar
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Twist and untwist the lines
Level 1D
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Fly one-handed
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Trim introduction
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Walk while flying the kite
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Launch and land as a pilot
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Wind window theory
Level 1E
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Inflight quick release activation
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Self-land
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Equipment packing
Level 2 - Intermediate
During your next classes (approximately 3hrs) you will obtain knowledge on safety procedures with the kite and board in the water and start your first riding experience with the board.
Level 2F
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Enter and exit the water while controlling the kite
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Water relaunch
Level 2G
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Body-drag with 2 hands, kite stable
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Body-drag with power stroke
Level 2H
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Body-drag upwind
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Body-drag with the board
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Self-rescue and pack down introduction
Level 2I
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ROW (Right Of Way) rules introduction
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Steady-pull
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Waterstart
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Controlled stop
Level 3 - Independent
In your final lessons to become an independent rider (approximately 6hrs) you will take the time to practice and improve your riding skills, learning how control your movements, ride upwind and change direction.
Level 3J
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Control of speed by edging
Level 3K
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Ride upwind
Level 3L
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Sliding transition
Level 3M
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Ride toeside
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Jibe
Level 3N
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Self-launch
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Self-rescue and pack down in deep water
Level 4 - Advanced
For independent riders looking to take their kitesurfing practice to the next level, we offer one on one training to practice a variety of tricks including jumps, back roll, front roll etc.
Level 4O
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Basic jump
Level 4P
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Power jibe
Level 4Q
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Jump with a grab
Level 4R
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Jump transition
Level 4S
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Rider recovery
Level 4T
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Board recovery
Level 4U
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International kiteboarding signs
Level 4V
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ROW (Right Of Way) rules
Level 4W
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Equipment
Level 4X
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Weather and tides
Level 4Y
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Aerodynamics