Introduction to Kiteboarding | 3 hours
Only have one day to spare for lessons? This is the program for you! Leave with a solid introduction to safety, equipment and kite control skills. Includes independent practice session using our gear.
Our Introduction to Kiteboarding program is an aggressive, information packed, one-day course that will prepare you to take on the challenges of kiteboarding. It includes 3hrs of land and shallow water based private instruction that is paced and customized specifically for you. You are welcome to borrow one of our trainer kites after your lesson is complete for an additional 1 hour independent dry land kite session to help solidify your newly acquired techniques.
Leave with a solid introduction to safety, equipment and kite control skills.
Hood River Intro to Kiteboarding rates…. Mid May – Mid Sept
| Number of students | Price per student |
| 1 | $325 |
| 2 | $254 |
La Ventana Intro to Kiteboarding rates…. Mid Nov – Mid March
| Number of students | Price per student |
| 1 | $280 |
| 2 | $216 |
Fast Track Private | 2 – 5 days
Are you looking to make as much progress as quickly as possible? The goal of our multi-day Fast Track program is for you to acquire the skills and the methodology you will need to become an advanced rider quickly & proficiently. Then be able to buy your own gear and practice the sport of kiteboarding safely and with confidence on your own.
Our Fast Track PRIVATE is designed for those whom are uncompromising when it comes to guided learning. With our exclusive “Fast Track Learning System ” you will learn advanced skills and efficient technique from day one. From rigging to riding, you will learn the most effective methods used by expert riders.
Your first day will be 3 hours of instruction on dry-land and/or in shallow water followed by an independent practice session using our trainer kite and harness. Day 2 – 5 will be a 3 hr water session with land simulation training when it is time to introduce new skills. In Hood River, when you are ready to waterstart and ride in deep water, this program includes use of a jet ski for on the water coaching. Jet ski assisted sessions last 2 hours.
Hood River Fast Track PRIVATE rates…. Mid May – Mid Sept
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Number of days
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Price
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2
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$549
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3
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$784
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4
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$1,019
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5
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$1,254
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La Ventana Fast Track PRIVATE rates…. Mid Nov – Mid April
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Number of days
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Price
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2
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$490
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3
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$705
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4
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$900
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5
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$1,075
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Fast Track Friends | 2 – 5 days / two friends
Ok, you know you want to be a kiteboarder. Well, allow us to introduce our legendary Fast Track, the fastest way to kiteboarding proficiency, and the best value of any or our lesson programs.
On day 1, you will spend 3+ hours learning with your own instructor, building skills and learning the maneuvers & methods of kiteboarding while getting some real flight time in. Day 2 – 5 will consist of another 3 hr coaching session each day, with the same instructor as you progress to the water applying the methods and reinforcing the skills crucial to advancing in the sport!
A unique benefit of this program is you will get the added experience of learning to work with your partner in order to safely rig, launch/land and support each other while practicing. Because of the importance of having support when you are in the beginner stages, this is the perfect situation for 2 friends who plan to buy gear and practice the sport together on their own.
Hood River Fast Track FRIENDS rates…. Mid May – Mid Sept
Due to the river current and barge traffic in The Gorge, we are only able to offer the 2 day Fast Track Friends in Hood River. After the 2 day program is completed most people are ready to water start and get short rides, so we recommend that you book a private jet ski assisted lesson for maximum learning and safety!
| Number of days | Price per student |
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2
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$414
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La Ventana Fast Track FRIENDS rates…. Mid Nov – Mid March
The Fast Track Friends is the perfect program for La Ventana. Due to the unique shape of the bay that creates a “catcher’s mitt” downwind, it is a very safe and user friendly spot for you and your partner to practice safely. Your coach will design your practice session around the level of proficiency that you demonstrated during your lesson with the main goal being to reinforce the skills that you learned in the morning’s coaching session.
| Number of days | Price per student |
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2
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$377
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3
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$567
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4
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$757
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5
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$947
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Custom Hourly Instruction | 2 hr minimum
Private instruction for all skill levels are 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 multi-day 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. 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 person lesson) | Private with Jim Bison |
| $89 hr | $145 hr | $150 hr |