Our lesson program has been designed with simplicity in mind. We cut right to the chase, skipping over unnecessary steps and getting you up and riding as quickly as possible. Our goal is to make every student an independent rider! Every lesson block will be 2.5 hours and scheduled in advanced. For additional lesson details, see below.
Winter Kiteboarding
The best and easiest time of year to learn! All kiteboarding specific gear will be provided. Stoked Kiteboarding does ask for you to bring your own skis or snowboard, helmet, and weather appropriate clothing. Exceptions for ski or snowboard can be arranged. Lessons will be held based on instructor’s choice in several metro locations as well as on Lake Mille Lacs.
The Stoked Snowkite Lesson:
Whether it’s your first lesson or last, this lesson will be customized to you, and the level of your skills. Two-way radio communication will be used when necessary throughout the lesson to speed up the learning process. All intro lessons will be taught on short 10-meter length lines to better teach kite handling skills and break down the learning curve. Topics included in the lesson depending on your ability:
- Gear setup and pack down
- Wind theory
- Launch and landings
- First flights
- One hand kite flying
- Kite transitions and relaunch
- Powerstrokes
- First rides
- Upwind/downwind riding
- Self-rescue
Single Snowkite Lesson: $250 for 2.5 hours
Two Adults: $400 for 2.5 hours (for intro lessons only)
Two Children Snowkite Lesson: $300 for 2.5 hours (for intro lessons only)
One Adult / One Child Snowkite Lesson: $350 for 2.5 hours (for intro lessons only)
Summer Kiteboarding
One of the best ways to enjoy the lakes of Minnesota! All kiteboarding specific gear will be provided. Lessons will be held based on instructor’s choice in several metro locations as well as on Lake Mille Lacs.
The Find your Stoke Lesson:
Your first ever kiteboarding lesson. This lesson will give you an introduction into kite setup, flight, safety, and mobility. The entirety of the lesson will be taught on short 10-meter lines to make learning the basics of kite control easier and safer. Most of all this lesson is going to be fun! Topics included in this lesson are:
- Gear Set up and pack down
- Wind theory
- Launch and landings
- First flights
- One hand kite Flying
- Kite transitions and relaunch
- Upwind Body Dragging
- Downwind Body Dragging
- Self-rescue
Single Find your Stoke Lesson: $275 for 2.5 hours
Two Adults Find your Stoke Lesson: $425 for 2.5 hours
Two Children Find your Stoke Lesson: $325 for 2.5 hours
One Adult / One Child Find your Stoke Lesson: $375 for 2.5 hours
The Get Stoked Lesson:
For those who have taken a kiteboarding lesson before. The Get Stoked lesson handles all stages after the beginner basic lesson. This lesson is entirely customized to you and your needs. In this lesson you get to feel the power of the kite and get your first rides. Prepare to GET STOKED! Two-way Radio Communication and Jetski support will be utilized throughout the lesson to shrink the learning curve. Topics to be covered include:
- Powerstrokes
- Body Dragging
- Waterstarts
- Board riding
- Board Retrieval
- Upwind riding
- Transitions
- Self rescue
Single Get Stoked Lesson: $300 for 2.5 hours
The Stay Stoked Lesson:
For those who have been kiteboarding for a while and want to learn something new. From foilboarding to advanced tricks, we have you covered, just tell us what you want to learn!
Single Stay Stoked Lesson: $250 for 2.5 hours
