Lesson Guide

 

   
Kite, Air Pirates Kiteboarding in Longview, WA
   
   
Kiteboarding Equipments, Air Pirates Kiteboarding in Longview, WA
   

Why take Kiteboarding Lessons?

Hours of Operation:
Monday–Sunday
10 a.m.–7 p.m.

Link:
Air Pirates Kiteboarding

Memberships:
Professional Air Sports Association

 

Columbia Gorge
Kiteboarding Association



CALL US TODAY
(503) 791-7372

   
Kiteboarding, Air Pirates Kiteboarding in Longview, WA
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find Out What We Offer and What You Will Learn

  by Taking Lessons from Air Pirates Kiteboarding

Find the proper equipment and receive professional kiteboarding lessons from Air Pirates Kiteboarding in Longview, Washington.  Our company offers everything you need to be a professional kiteboarder, from the latest in kitesurfing kites to the best kiteboarding lessons. Call us to learn more about our products and services.

Our Main beach for kiteboard lessons is a awesome spot named Jones Beach.  Jones Beach is 20 min from Longview, Wa. and is famous for Windsurfing were it rightly earned the nicknamed Nuclear Alley for its high and steady winds.  Jones Beach is rated the best place to learn to kiteboard in the entire Gorge!!  Better than Hood River and NO CROWDS to worry about.  Tons of space for everybody with steady winds that make learning to kiteboard so much easier.

Why us over Hood River?  Easy: 

  • 100 times more space!
  • No crowds or zoo
  • No kites buzzing over your head
  • We got Steady winds, Hood really Gusty
  • Safe learning enviroment and conditions
  • Relaxed conditions, never worry about someone running into you or hitting somebody else.

Avoid the crowds in Hood River and come learn in shallow water with 3/4 mile of wide open sandy beach with steady winds.  Additionally, we are the only company within hundreds of miles that offers kiteboarding lessons on the Oregon Coast.

The Water Basics are a general guide and can vary depending on the students skills and expierence.  The 2 hours lesson time is the minimum and can run longer if you choose.  There is a $50 Deposit to book a Water Lesson or you may pre-pay in advanceClick here to go to purchase page...

Water Basics Level 1 to Advanced: $80hr Weekday / $100hr Weekend

Down Winder ride along and instruction: $70 hour 2hr min.

* NOW ON SALE *

This Sept. we are giving you a SPECIAL on our Ground School Lessons.  Take advantage of this discounted rate in the Longview WA. vicinity and at Jones Beach.  Call us to check and see if we are giving away any free kite classes and save!!!

Ground School—2 Hours—LEVEL 0 Intro into Kiteboarding

$50 bring a friend $25 in Vancouver, Longview & Jones Beach areas

$100 bring a friend for $75 on Oregon Coast

Here is your chance to see if Kiteboarding is a sport you really want to do in a safe and fun enviroment.  Learn the basics, how it works and fly a real true 2m inflatable kite just like the ones you see in the water but smaller.  And all while your feet are safely planted on the ground.  It is alot of fun so come try it today!!! 

 • Basics of Kiteboarding
 • Wind Theory and Wind Window
 • Weather Conditions & Choosing a Kite Location
 • Kite Setup with a Real 4-Line Inflatable Kite
• Flying Techniques and Skills
• Safety and Hand Signals
• Rider Responsibility and Safety
• Have Fun and Fly

 
In The Water Basics—2 Hours—Level 1   Get Wet--$160 Mon-Fri / $200 Sat & Sun

 • Kite Flying & Power/De-Power with Full Size Kite
 • Equipment and Terminology
 • Kite Safety Systems
 • Self-Rescue Techniques
 • Water Re-Launching the Kite
• Assisted Launch and Landing the Kite
• Body Dragging
• Perform Self-Rescue
• Safety, Safety, and More Safety in Every Lesson Until it's Instinct

In The Water Basics—2 Hours Level 2  Time to Ride--$160 to $200

 • Flying One Handed
 • Launch and Land the Kite
 • Board Position
 • Water Start in Shallow Water
• Board Recovery
• Board Control
• Ride in Both  Directions
• Perform a Self-Rescue

 
In The Water Basics—2 Hours—Level 3
Your a Kiteboarder Now

 • Advanced Body Dragging with Board
 • Advanced Board Control
 • Advanced Kite Flying Skills
• Proper Body Position and Edge Control
• Riding Upwind
• Perform A Self-Rescue

 
Intermediate—2 Hours—Time To Fly $160 Mon-Fri / $200 Sat & Sun

 • Self Launching & Landing
 • Transitions
 • Sending the Kite
 • Learning to Jump
 • Self-Sufficiency
• Higher Winds and Large Chop or Swell
• Kite Tuning & Repair
• Perform a Self-Rescue

 
Advanced 2—2 Hours—Acrobat

 • Riding Toeside / Heelside
 • Different Types of Transitions
 • Getting Pop out of Your Board
 • Generating More Power
• Controlled Jumps
• Front Rolls/Back Rolls
• Tricks and Maneuvers

 

 

 

Kiteboarding, Air Pirates Kiteboarding in Longview, WA

 

 

 

 

Call us today at (503) 791-7372 or

 (877) ILIVE4KITING

  in Longview Washington or on the Oregon Coast to schedule our kiteboarding lessons.  We serve Seaside, Astoria, Cannon Beach, Longbeach, Manzonita, Portland, Olympia, Vancouver, Hood River, Lyle Wa and also Fort Stevens State Park in Warrenton Oregon.