Custom Hourly Instruction | 2 hr minimum
Private instruction specifically designed to meet your individual goals. Let our certified coaches create a lesson program just for you!
For first time to advanced students, we offer custom hourly instruction. Your instructor will focus on any set of skills that you wish to sharpen or develop or let our team of professional kiteboarders custom design a lesson program just for you.
If you are not sure that you want to commit to an all-day or multiday program then custom hourly is for you, giving you the most options to schedule around your specific needs.
To get the most out of your lesson time book with New Wind Kiteschool Director, Jim Bison. Lessons with Jim include use of a jet ski! His schedule fills up quickly so be sure to reserve your space well in advance.
Hood River Hourly rates…. Mid May – Mid Sept
| Private | Semi Private (2 students) | Private with Jim Bison |
| $99 hr | $150 hr | $150 hr |
La Ventana Hourly rates…. Mid Nov – Mid March
| Private | Semi Private (2 students) | Private with Jim Bison |
| $89 hr | $145 hr | $150 hr |
Jet Ski Assisted Lesson | 2.5 hr session
The best way to go when your flight skills are solid and you are ready to get up on the board and ride. Get away from crowds and experience the freedom of open waters.
Get the most bang for your buck! A jet ski assisted lesson is the best thing for those who are already proficient kite flyers and would like to free themselves from distractions and hazards for some quality mileage to work on riding skills.
In Hood River, your instructor will take you to a private location upwind of the sandbar where the wind is steady and strong and you’ll have the whole river to yourself. We guarantee you a breakthrough session!
Jet Ski assisted lesson rates for Hood River (Not offered in La Ventana)
| Number of students | Price per student |
| 1 | $325 per session |
Ride Along Lesson | 2.5 hr session
Learn from a true Pro! Your coach will ride along with you giving you a very clear visual image of proper stance and techniques. A ride along session is tons of fun and the best way to experience a break through!
We are all about working on what YOU want to know! Whether your goal is learning to ride blind, mastering toe-side transitions, hopping chop, perfecting a backroll or chasing big-air, getting the most from your kiteboarding experience is easy with New Wind.
In La Ventana you will be shuttled upwind by car to a private uncrowded beach where you will launch and enjoy an epic downwinder amidst the turquoise waters of La Ventana Bay. In Hood River we will shuttle you upwind by jet ski to session in the uncrowded waters off Wells Island boasting some of the most consistent wind and best river swell the gorge has to offer.
On the water instruction will fine-tune your form and add style to your game. Take your riding to the next level!
Ride Along lesson rates for Hood River & La Ventana
| Number of students | Price per student |
| 1 | $325 per session |
Guided Downwinders with Jim Bison | 3 hr session
By far the most fun you will ever have in a lesson! New Wind Kiteschool Director Jim Bison will guide you across miles of open waters while providing you with a clear visual image of proper kiting techniques to achieve all your kiting desires.
Once you are riding in both directions and can consistently re-launch your kite, then you are ready for a downwinder! With no worry to stay upwind, you have the freedom to learn new moves, toeside riding, jumping, downloop transitions, you name it! Whatever your goals Jim Bison has the skill and experience to guarantee you will achieve them!
In La Ventana you will be shuttled upwind to a private uncrowded beach where you will launch and then ride the beautiful open waters of Ventana Bay with the safety of your Jim by your side.
Jim’s schedule tends to fill up quickly so you’ll want to reserve your space well in advance.
Guided Downwinder rates for Hood River & La Ventana
| Number of students | Price per student |
| 1-2 | $150 per hour |