Complete Kiteboard Course (6 hours)

The most comprehensive start in Kitesurfing!

Details: This course runs for 6 hours and is split over 3 Days.
These Intensive Kite Courses are special designed to maximize your training. You’ll get all the quality instruction offered on our other courses in a 6 hour package. This way you’ll be able to really grasp Kite Surfing in the shortest time possible.
These course are for those who are serious about going home competent Kite Surfers.

We reccommend for those with no previous kite flying experience to consider purchasing a trainer kite to practice and refine your flying skills prior to commencing your kitebaording course as this will get you the most value for money, allowing you to progress quickly during your lesson time. Have a look here for a trainer kite solution that we stock (not compulsory)

Our training programs are customised to give each individual student the skills to become an independent kiteboarder with the confidence to handle a variety of situations and conditions. Briskites specialises in getting you on the water quickly, enjoyably and safely - all of our instructors are skilled professionals, dedicated to making it as easy as possible for you to master the sport. When learning with BrisKites you will recieve the best kiteboarding instruction available in Brisbane. 

Benefits for you-

Brisbanes longest running kiteboarding school. We are number 1 in kite schools.

A structured training program developed over 16 years

We use the latest equipment from some of the most reliable brands in kitesurfing.

Highly experienced instructors, backed up by the BrisKites team.

Confidence in knowing we have a 100% safety record

We have fully qualified International & AKSA instructors, not "assistant instructors" with little experience.   

What you need to bring: Towel Sunglasses, sunscreen and plenty of drinking water Wetsuit if you wish but not required.  

What we provide: The latest Kites Harness Board Helmet and vest

Location: Lessons are conducted at Brighton kite beach. Between Eighteenth and Nineteenth Avenue on Flinders Parade Brighton.

Cancellation Policy: We require at least 24 hours notice to re-schedule a lesson. Any less than 24 hour will incur a $30 re-booking fee. Often lessons will need to be re-scheduled due to unsuitable weather conditions. If you require more than 1 hour notice for cancellations due to weather please let us know.

Lessons are only run from 10knt to a maximum of 30knt depending on the weight and kite experience of the student.    

Lessons are weather dependant and we reserve the right to postpone lessons due to lack of wind or dangerous conditions.

Here is what we will cover during your course accoridng to standards:
Level 1A Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting Know hazards on a spot Set up a trainer kite Know the use of safety systems

Level 1B Have basic flying skills with trainer kite Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant. Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite. Walk and change directions while flying the kite Know the wind window

Level 1C Set-up a 4 line kite with a full de-power system Pre- flight check equipment and settings In flight check equipment and settings Understand and use the international communication signals Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)

Level 1D Control the kite hooked into the harness Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite Show full control of de-power systems in flight

Level 1E Pull quick release and activate leash Recover the bar and kite Self land   

Level 2F Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite. Water re-launch the kite. First body drag downwind. Maintain correct kite position in the wind window. Change direction to the left and right while body dragging. Recover the kite and bar in the water.

Level 2G Upwind body drag to recover board. Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand. Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging.

Level 2H Know the power stroke for a water start. Know the safety rules and theory for water start. Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start.

Level 2I Water start in both directions and ride a short distance. Come to a controlled stop. Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects. Determine the wind strength, direction and quality. Know the right of way rules. Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions.