WINGFOIL LESSONS & RENTALS
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WINGFOIL LESSONS
Naxos kitelife is located in Mikri Vigla of Naxos island, a prime kiteboarding and wingfoil destination. The spot is famous of the beatiful turquoise waters, the safety that the bay offers and of course for the non stop windy days. Our wingfoil lessons with our professional instructors- who are certified by major global kitesurfing associations- are the best way to get introduced in wingfoiling or improve your skills. We make sure you progress with safety and with speed while having fun. You can achieve everything from the first wing piloting on the beach up to your first jibes and tacks!
Become a Wingfoiler : All Levels
We offer semi-private lessons (2 students to 1 instructor) and private lessons (1 student to 1 instructor). If you are uncertain which level is best for you or have any further inquiries please contact us. All necessary wingfoil equipment is included in our prices. We have special gear such as special sup board for your first rides, big light boards, progression wings with handles that makes progression even faster and safer! We use professional radios (walkie talkies) so you always get direct feedback from your supervisor.
KITEFOIL LESSONS
Hydrofoiling is evolved from kitesurfing. It gives you an unforgettable smooth feeling and can be practiced with less wind and smaller kite (or wing) compared to normal kitesurfing. Mikri Vigla is perfect for progression foilers. In our center we use FULL CARBON gear from Moses and Eleveight. We offer Foil rentals with supervision. It is time to get up on the foil and slice the waters!
Wingfoil/Kitefoil Lesson prices:
Wingfoil and Kitefoil levels are analysed further below.
An 11h package is devided into 5 to 6 sessions.
Foil rentals are available only for experienced surfers
Naxoskitelife offers private hydrofoil supervised rentals including partial (bringing your own kite or wing) or full equipment. Participating in hydrofoil courses requires prior excellent kite control and balance with the kiteboard. Kitefoiling is not for beginners but for a confident kitesurfers! Wingfoiling on the other hand is a new sport offered to all enthusias
Previous experience with a directional board is a plus. We supervise using radios and hand signals. Your progression starts from the first foil drag up to your first tacks. This sport needs some practice time, but with a strong kitesurfing background it comes quite fast. We focus on your safety and pleasure. It’s best to do no more than 2 hours in a row, as fatigue slows down the progress later on. We can guide you in English, German and French. In the end of your rental you may get a registered KC Progression/Member Card. That shows your progression and gives you the chance to continue your course or rent equipment later on.
Important information for foil rentals
Note that the 2 hours session should be done in a row. For example, if you start your 2h session at 13.00 you must finish by 15.00. When you rent from us, wearing a helmet and impact vest is mandatory.
The prerequisites for renting foil equipment is riding upwind both sides (see more about levels) and passing a rental check performed by a professional of our team in the beginning of your first session. The rental check takes about 10 minutes and is counted in your rental time, but otherwise free. The customer must pay for the rental session beforehand, but if the check is failed this payment will be retuned except the fee of the check (20€). Those who need to improve to meet the requirements of the rental check can always get some foiling lesson from our center.
If the wind changes you can change your kite during the session. After the session the equipment must be packed with care and returned to the center where we check and wash it. Please note that in case of breaking or damaging the equipment you will have to pay for the repairs. No insurance concerning equipment is provided.
Besides the above, check our rental terms below and please dont proceed if you dont agree.
Progression: Wingfoil Levels
A : Beginer (on the beach)
1 Safeties and Hazards
Introduction to handling the foil safely and choosing the correct wing size. Safeties and Weather.
2 Wing handling
Handling the board in the water without kite, foildragging.
3 Wing handling staying on knees
Simulate riding on knees while handling the wing.
4 Standing and basic self rescue
From knee position learn how to Stand, basic self-rescue
B : Intermediate (sup and foil)
1 Enter/exit the water
holding equipment on a safe way learn how to enter and exit the water.
2 Winging on sup
Ride on knees. Ride standing. Ride upwind/downwind
3 Winging on foil
Ride on knees. Ride standing. Ride upwind/downwind. Pumping/getting on the hydrofoil.Ride upwind/downwind. Foot change
Progression: Hydrofoil Levels
A : Starter (short mast)
1 Safeties and Hazards
Introduction to handling the foil safely and choosing the correct kite size.
2 Board handling
Handling the board in the water without kite, foildragging.
3 Water start with the foil
Find the correct leg and body position and waterstart.
4 Riding the board under control
Keep the board on the surface, not poping out.
5 Foiling with short mast
Ride in foiling postion with short mast (41 cm).
B : Intermediate (longer masts)
1 Foiling with medium mast
Ride in foiling postion with medium lenght mast (71cm).
2 Foiling with full lenght mast
Ride in foiling postion with full lenght mast.
C : Advanced (tacking)
1 Riding full upwind
Ride full upwind with the full lenght mast.
2 Jibe
Complete a jibe in both directions.
3 Tack
Complete a tack in both directions.