KITESURF LESSONS & RENTALS
Enjoy a fun and worry free kitesurfing experience!
Naxos Kitelife is located in Mikri Vigla of Naxos island, a prime kiteboarding destination. The kitespot is famous of the beatiful turquoise waters, the safety that the bay offers and of course for the non-stop windy days. Become a Kitesurfer with the professional guidance of our instructors or enjoy worry free rental sessions with our top quality equipment, assistance and supervision!
KITESURFING LESSONS
Safe and Fun Progression for All Levels!
Our kitesurf lessons are the best way to get into kitesurfing or improve your skills. We make sure you progress with safety and speed while having fun.You will be guided by professional, experienced and highly motivated instructors certified by major global kitesurfing associations. The sessions are fun, flexible and adjusted to your needs. Kite lessons are available from complete beginner to advanced levels. We offer private lessons (one student, one instructor) and group (semi-private) lessons (two students, one instructor and one kite). For independent kitesurfers we offer the opportunity to learn jumps and tricks or to switch the twintip for a surf or hydrofoil board. We use radios (walkie-talkie or bbtalkin) and have special gear such as big light boards, progression kites and short line bars that makes progression even faster and safer! Our team follows international quality standards. We speak in English, Greek, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
You can archieve it! A fun adventure awaits!
Kitesurf Lesson prices:
Please note:
• We usually recommend booking two hours per day for best progression. An 11-hour package is divided into 5 to 6 sessions over 3 to 6 days.
• In a group lesson you share one kite and use it one after the other. Group lessons are only recommended for friends and families with similar level. For levels intermediate and up it is also important to have similar weight (less than 15 kg difference).
• Advanced tricks are jumps, loops and unhooked tricks. It is recommended to use your own material in those lessons. Note that in advanced lessons you will need to pay for the repair in case you damage the center’s equipment.
• Lessons need to be booked in advance to insure availability, You can cancel for free up to 24h before the start of your lesson. In case the weather forecast is not good for the time that you have reserved, we will propose to reschedule.
• The lesson may be stopped earlier if weather conditions become unsuitable during your session. In this case you will be charged only for the amount of time that you completed.
• Our kitesurfing services are only possible with North wind and in Mikri Vigla bay.
• If you are a total beginner, your first kitesurf session will be on the beach learning how to pilot the kite. It is not safe to start with water exercises before you have adequate kite control.
• If you have previous experience, we will firstly refresh the safety procedures, then we will focus on your current level trying to improve it.
• If you have any further inquiries please don’t hesitate to contact us!
All necessary equipment and more Included in the price:
• Different sizes of kites and bars
• Different sizes of boards
• Helmet and radios
• Impact vest, wetsuit, pump
• Harness, leash
• Insurance
• Kite center’s amenities (Hot shower, coffee, water, wifi etc)
Prerequisites for participating:
• Be in a good health condition
• Be in a clear mind condition (no alcohol before your session)
• Have good swimming skills (minimum 15 minutes in open water, without buoyancy aids)
• Be at least 18 years old or have your parent’s permission (for children 14+)
• Weight at least 35 kg
What you need to bring:
• Bring your ID or passport for first registration.
• For the first piloting lesson shorts and t-shirt are a great choice. For lessons in the water, you can wear swimwear (without accessories that could bother you under the wetsuit).
• Bring your sunglasses and sun screen.
• You may need to remove piercing, big watches etc.
Location: Where to meet before your kitesurfing course:
Meeting point is Naxoskitelife kiteboarding center where you will need to register and prepare for your kitesurf supervision. Please be at the center 20 minutes before the start of your session.
KITESURFING RENTALS
Naxoskitelife has all the gear you need!
Our kite center offers the latest kiteboarding gear of Eleveight kites, variety of twin-tip, surf, and foil boards and Mystic apparrel for different weather conditions, sizes and needs. Petros, will be watching you during your rental session and he will assist you in case you need (setup, launching, landing, changing kite etc). We rent kitesurfing equipment only to Mikri Vigla beach and only to confident riders. You can rent the complete equipment, just the board, the kite or any combination you need for some hours or the whole day. Our center is located just next to the kite spot and additional kites are available directly on the beach. If the wind changes you can change your kite during your session. Renting from Naxoskitelife will enable you to enjoy your kite session worry free with the latest gear, suited to your level and needs!
Kitesurf Rental prices:
Harness, helmet, wetsuit, impact vest : 10 euro/day each or 25 euro/day for alltogether. For long term rental you can get a discount.
Surfboard : 30 euro/ 2 hours or 40 euro/day.
Trainer kite (toy) : 2 hours 20 euro or 40 euro/day.
Lockers (43 x 50 x 190) : 10 euro/day.
Please note that setup and packing are part of the rental time.
Prerequisites for renting:
• Be an independent kitesurfer (able to ride upwind, recover your board with bodydrag, use the safety systems, know the self rescue)
• Know the ROW rules and follow them.
• Be in a good health condition
• Be in a clear mind condition (no alcohol before your session)
• Have good swimming skills (minimum 15 minutes in open water, without buoyancy aids)
• Be at least 18 years old or have your parent’s permission (for children 14+)
• Weight at least 35 kg
What you need to bring:
• Bring your ID or passport for first registration
• Wear swimwear without accessories that could bother you under the wetsuit
• Bring your sunglasses and sun screen
• You may need to remove piercing, big watches etc.
Location:
Meeting point is Naxoskitelife kiteboarding center where you will sign up and prepare for your rental session. You can try on the apparel and pick your board and kite. It is recommended to check the conditions on the beach beforehad.
PROGRESSION LEVELS
Structured courses aimed for progression!
Our courses follow the structure and safety standards of world recognized organizations. We aim for smooth, fast and fun progression, covering the necessary steps to guarantee your safety and confidence. The order of excercizes might be adjusted according to your needs. Have a look at the different skills that you need to master in order to become an independent kitesurfer or progress even further! Get an IKO registration stating your level in the end of your course or after passing a level check with us! This allows you to continue the kite courses later on or rent kiteboarding equipment if you have archieved the required level.
A : INTRO
1 Wind direction and hazards
Determine the wind direction and identify dangers.
2 Set up
Set up the kite and bar.
3 Safety systems
Practice releasing the bar, quick release and disconnecting from the kite.
4 Assistant launching
Understand the wind window, find correct position for launching and landing.
5 Piloting
Fly the kite controlled in all positions of the wind window, fly with one hand.
6 Walking with the kite
Walk up and downwind while keeping the kite at safe hours, learn safe beach behaviour.
7 Depower system
Power up and depower the kite using the depower strap.
8 Launching and landing
Land the kite, find the correct position for launching and launch. Use the correct hand signals.
9 Self rescue
Simulate the self rescue on the beach.
10 Packing
Pack the kite and bar.
B : INTERMEDIATE
1 Water relaunch
Relaunch the kite from the water safely.
2 Enter and exit the water
Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
3 Bodydrag
Bodydrag downwind, upwind and keeping the line.
4 Power-stroke
Powerstroke both directions.
5 Bodydrag with the board
Enter and exit with the board keeping it in the correct position. Bodydrag with the board and change direction. Recover the board with bodydrag and come back to the beach.
6 Start position
Put the board on your feet and position for waterstart.
7 Waterstart
Perform a powerstroke, get lifted from the water and get on the board.
C : ADVANCED
1 Riding short distance
Ride a few meters both ways.
2 Controlled stop
Riding and coming to a controlled stop both sides.
3 Riding longer distance with controlled speed
Control your riding speed and ride for longer distances.
4 Riding upwind
Ride with only one hand on the bar, get the right position and ride upwind.
5 V turn
Slow down and turn without sinking.
6 Constant riding and turning while keeping the upwind
Ride constantly without crashing, sinking at turns or loosing the upwind.
D : INDEPENDENT
1 Toeside riding
Ride toeside both ways.
2 Toeside turn
Complete a toeside turn on both sides.
3 Pop
Pop over the waves.
4 Basic jump
Jump and land.
5 Jump with grab
Jump and grab your board with one hand during the jump.
6 Transition jump
Jump and change the direction.
TOP QUALITY KITESURF EQUIPMENT
Enjoy your session with the optimal equipment for your level!
Naxoskitelife has a variety of kitesurf equipment from Eleveight accompanied with apparel from Mystic. Eleveight is a world top kite producer of performance kites for all levels. Eleveight kites are built with innovation and quality workmanship. Details are strategically designed for long lasting durability, while keeping the kite light and agile. We have differend models available from PS progression kites to XS extreme freeride series. We also have different sizes and models of Eleveight boards for different levels, weather, and riding styles. in case you are not familier with Eleveight equipment, we are happy to help you pick the best gear for your needs.
Kites:
• PS for a smooth session, easy upwind and relaunch (4-14sqm)
• RS for jumps and freeride (6-17sqm)
• WS for waveriding and foiling (5-12sqm)
• XS five strut for big air (7-12sqm)
• OS one strut for kitefoil (8-14sqm)
Boards:
• Ignition light and big (150cm) boards for beginners
• Process boards 135, 139 and 144cm
• Master
• Stellar
• Commander
Beginner to intermediate lessons with starter gear designed for progression:
We use the newest models of Eleveight PS accompanied with the CS Vary control system.
Performance Features:
• Swept three-strut hybrid design for rapid progression and fun sessions
• Amazing upwind performance and huge wind range.
• Ultra-stable and forgiving flying characteristics.
• Heavy-duty built quality with strong reinforcements.
• Care-free riding with innovative safety features and easy relaunch.
We use the newest models of Ignition twin tip and different sizes of Process board made by Eleveight.
We use models of ION, Mystic and more for wetsuits and harnesses, impact vests and helmets.
