KITESURFING CLASSES IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN AND RIVIERA MAYA
Playa Del Carmen Kiteboarding School offers the very best in kitesurfing lessons. All the instructors are IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) certified, and supervised by our IKO Level 3 Instructor Ivan Nusenovich. All students will receive an IKO Certification with their kiteboarding level at the end of the course. Kitesurfing lessons are given using the latest and safest equipment, helmets and flotation devices.
OUR KITESURF COURSES
We teach mostly private lessons to offer the best tailored and student-focused instructions. However, especially at the beginning of your kiteboarding course, you can choose to be in a small group of not more than 3 students per instructor.
LEVEL 1: BEGINNER KITE COURSE 3 HOURS
3 hours IKO kiteboarding beginner course. Practice kite control, learn the theory and the procedures to start becoming a fully independent IKO kiteboarder!
297 USD PRIVATE LESSON | 246 USD P/P GROUP LESSON (2-3 PAX) |
LEVEL 2: INTERMEDIATE KITEBOARDING COURSE 6 HOURS
6 hours Intermediate IKO Kiteboarding Course, from kite and board control in the water to water starts and riding!
552 USD PRIVATE LESSON | 458 USD P/P GROUP LESSON (2-3 PAX) |
LEVEL 3: ADVANCED KITE COURSE 9 HRS
9 hours IKO Kiteboarding Course, that covers all the necessary skills to safely learn kitesurfing.
790 USD PRIVATE LESSON | 637 USD P/P GROUP LESSON (2 PAX) |
PLEASE NOTE: The amount of time spent on each level depends on the student’s abilities and can vary significantly. Your instructors will always provide advice on the skills you’ll need to improve to confidently and safely move to the next step.
SOME FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE LEARNING CURVE ARE:
- Student ability, weight.
- Sailing, kite flying, and other previous board-sport experience.
- Wind strength and direction.
Prices are per person and include all the necessary Kiteboarding Equipment, instructors, assistants, and the IKO certification at the end of the course.
ZERO TO HERO: FULL IMMERSION COURSE 12 HRS
12 hours Full IKO Kiteboarding Course. 4 hours per day with half time break. This is the perfect course to learn everything you need about kiteboarding. You will be able to reach advanced techniques like making turns, toeside, riding, self rescue and more!
1.011 USD PRIVATE LESSON | 798 USD P/P GROUP LESSON (2 PAX) |
OUR KITESURF COURSES
We teach mostly private lessons to offer the best tailored and student-focused instructions. However, especially at the beginning of your kiteboarding course, you can choose to be in a small group of not more than 3 students per instructor.
ZERO TO HERO: FULL KITE COURSE 12 HRS
12 hours Full IKO Kiteboarding Course. 4 hours per day with half time break. The perfect course to learn kiteboarding and reach advanced techniques like making turns, toeside, riding, self rescue and more!
LEVEL 1: BEGINNER KITE COURSE 3 HOURS
3 hours IKO kiteboarding beginner course. Learn kite control, theory and procedures to start becoming an independent kiter!
LEVEL 2: INTERMEDIATE KITE COURSE 6 HOURS
6 hours Intermediate IKO Kiteboarding Course, from kite and board control in the water to water starts and riding!
LEVEL 3: ADVANCED KITE COURSE 9 HRS
9 hours IKO Kiteboarding Course, that covers all the necessary skills to safely learn kitesurfing.
KITESURF LESSONS’ PRICES
Don’t miss out the 15% DISCOUNT on all our courses and book now!
| 3 Hrs | 6 Hrs | 9 Hrs | 12 Hrs | |
| PRIVATE CLASSES | $297 | $552 | $790 | $1.011 |
| GROUP CLASSES | $246 | $458 | $637 | $798 |
*Prices are in usd dollars.
PLEASE NOTE: The amount of time spent on each level depends on the student’s abilities and can vary significantly. Your instructors will always provide advice on the skills you’ll need to improve to confidently and safely move to the next step.
SOME FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE LEARNING CURVE ARE:
- Student ability, weight.
- Sailing, kite flying, and other previous board-sport experience.
- Wind strength and direction.
Prices are per person and include all the necessary Kiteboarding Equipment, instructors, assistants, and the IKO certification at the end of the course.
ADVANCED RIDING / JUMPS / SURFBOARD PRIVATE LESSONS
Have you taken other kiteboarding lessons before and do you want to take your skills to the next level? Learn how to master riding, jumping, advanced kitesurfing tricks or strapless freestyle with a surfboard with our pro instructors!
| 2 HOURS | 4 HOURS | EXTRA HOURS | |
| With full advanced Equipment | 170 USD | 320 USD | + 75 USD/hr |
| With your own equipment | 125 USD | 235 USD | + 55 USD/hr |
KITEBOARDING EQUIPMENT RENTAL PRICES
| 2 HOURS | FULL DAY | extra HOURS | |
| Full equipment | 119 Usd | 199 Usd | + 40 Usd/Hr |
| Kite only | 89 Usd | 169 Usd | + 30 Usd/Hr |
| Board only | 49 Usd | 89 Usd | + 15 Usd/Hr |
| Hydrofoil only | 95 Usd | 225 Usd | + 40 Usd/Hr |
| Harness / Helmet / Vest Only | 25 Usd | 49 Usd | + 9 Usd/Hr |
PLEASE NOTE:
You must be a fully independent rider and have a valid 3rd party liability insurance that covers kiteboarding to rent without supervision.
If you don’t have an IKO Kiteboarder Certification or other proof of your riding skills a 1 Hr Supervision / Advanced Lesson with one of our instructors is mandatory before you rent.
You will be fully responsible for any damages to the equipment you choose to rent.
KITEBOARDING EQUIPMENT RENTAL PRICES
| 2 HOURS | FULL DAY | extra HOURS | |
| Full equipment | 119 Usd | 199 Usd | + 40 Usd/Hr |
| Kite only | 89 Usd | 169 Usd | + 30 Usd/Hr |
| Board only | 49 Usd | 89 Usd | + 15 Usd/Hr |
| Hydrofoil only | 95 Usd | 225 Usd | + 40 Usd/Hr |
| Harness / Helmet / Vest Only | 25 Usd | 49 Usd | + 9 Usd/Hr |
PLEASE NOTE:
You must be a fully independent rider and have a valid 3rd party liability insurance that covers kiteboarding to rent without supervision.
If you don’t have an IKO Kiteboarder Certification or other proof of your riding skills a 1 Hr Supervision / Advanced Lesson with one of our instructors is mandatory before you rent.
You will be fully responsible for any damages to the equipment you choose to rent.
ADVANCED RIDING / JUMPS / SURFBOARD PRIVATE LESSONS
Have you taken other kiteboarding lessons before and do you want to take your skills to the next level? Learn how to master riding, jumping, advanced kitesurfing tricks or strapless freestyle with a surfboard with our pro instructors!
| 2 HOURS | 4 HOURS | EXTRA HOURS | |
| With full advanced Equipment | 170 USD | 320 USD | + 75 USD/hr |
| With your own equipment | 125 USD | 235 USD | + 55 USD/hr |
ACHIEVED SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION LEVELS
IKO LEVEL 1
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 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system.
Pre-flight check of equipment and settings.
In flight check of 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 2
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 starts 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.
LEVEL 3 & 4
Level 3J
Control the riding speed by edging.
Consistent riding in both directions.
Level 3K
Consistent riding in all directions including upwind.
Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules.
Level 3L
Change of direction without stopping.
Self-rescue and full pack-down in the water.
Level 3M
Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area.
Self launch.
Level 3N
Make a toe side turn.
Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
Land a basic jump.
IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) certification courses are offered daily from 9:30 am till 5:30 pm (depending how much light is left) by our highly experienced IKO certified instructors. If you already have a Kiteboarding certification or other proof of your riding skills, PDCK has the latest SLINGSHOT and NORTH KITEBOARDING / DUOTONE (among others) equipment for rent.
