
DESCRIPTION: Kite Roots! focuses on kiter safety, responsibility and introduces you to the KBK Progression - a no-beach, deep-water slant on traditional kiting instruction. Learn the basics of kite theory, including
the "Wind Window", "Wind Awareness & Safety"
and the "Power Strokes" that you will execute out on the
water to get up and riding! Learn to identify proper wind and launch
conditions, select appropriate equipment, then put your kite skills
to the test on a 5m depowerable trainer kite. Build the fundamentals
skills of kiteboarding and get ready to throw a root down when you
hit the water, deep water or not!
COST: $80 plus GST per person. 2 hours Essential Kiting Skills Land-Based Instruction. Location TBA.
WHAT TO BRING: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat, Running Shoes, Water, Snacks.
DATES & CONTACT: Please join our mailing list by sending us an email - clinic info will be sent out to the mailing list only. We are planning to do three introductory Kite Roots Clinics (2-hours) during the winter months, and two introductory Kite Roots Clinics (2-hours) in the spring/summer months. Limit of 8 people per clinic. Your main contact is Brian at brian@kiteboardingkingston.com (best way to reach me!) or by phone at (613) 561-4330.
PAYMENT METHODS: We require 25% deposit or full payment at time of reservation. Email Money Transfers, cheque and cash are preferred, but payment may be also be completed using your VISA, Mastercard, American Express (via PayPal) or by making a direct deposit via PAYPAL (Kiteboarding Kingston will send you a confirmation and payment request via email). Once your payment has been confirmed via PAYPAL (or in person), your spot will be held, and our Weather and Cancellation Refunds Policy come in to effect. Prices are subject to change, so confirm the rates at time of reservation.
WEATHER & CANCELLATION REFUNDS POLICY: A full refund will be provided to participants
who make a cancellation at least 24 hours prior to your scheduled
activity. No refund will be given for cancellations made less than
24 hours prior to the clinic. If Kiteboarding Kingston should have
to cancel all or part of your activity due to weather, we will provide
you with a refund for the part of the activity you were unable to
complete. No refund will be provided for the theoretical portion
of the KITE ROOTS Clinic ($30) as this activity takes place regardless of weather.
WAIVERS: There is no minimum age requirement, although an Release of Liability,
Waiver of Legal Rights, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity and Declaration
of Physical Fitness document must be completed by each participant
prior to the start of each lesson/camp. By signing this document,
you actively release your right to sue Kiteboarding Kingston on
the basis of liability, you assume full personal responsibility
for the risks inherent to the sport of kiteboarding, and you declare
your physical fitness to be adequate, stating all relevant medical
history. Participants under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed
by a parent/legal guardian. Download KBK Liability Waiver