Kitesurf Ometepe School (Ometepe, Nicaragua) ★★★

KITESURF

Level 1 - Discovery class

In the discovery class (approximately 3 hrs) you will learn about the kite equipment, safety features and basic and advanced kite control skills

Level 1A

SEA (Spot, Environment, Activity) assessment

Hold, carry, and secure a kite on land

Kite setup

Level 1B

Safety systems use

Pre-flight check

Launch and land as an assistant

Level 1C

First piloting and explore the wind window's edge

Let go of the bar

Twist and untwist the lines

Level 1D

Fly one-handed

Trim introduction

Walk while flying the kite

Launch and land as a pilot

Wind window theory

Level 1E

Inflight quick release activation

Self-land

Equipment packing

Level 2 - Intermediate

During your next classes (approximately 3hrs) you will obtain knowledge on safety procedures with the kite and board in the water and start your first riding experience with the board.

Level 2F

Enter and exit the water while controlling the kite

Water relaunch

Level 2G

Body-drag with 2 hands, kite stable

Body-drag with power stroke

Level 2H

Body-drag upwind

Body-drag with the board

Self-rescue and pack down introduction

Level 2I

ROW (Right Of Way) rules introduction

Steady-pull

Waterstart

Controlled stop

Level 3 - Independent

In your final lessons to become an independent rider (approximately 6hrs) you will take the time to practice and improve your riding skills, learning how control your movements, ride upwind and change direction.

Level 3J

Control of speed by edging

Level 3K

Ride upwind

Level 3L

Sliding transition

Level 3M

Ride toeside

Jibe

Level 3N

Self-launch

Self-rescue and pack down in deep water

Level 4 - Advanced

For independent riders looking to take their kitesurfing practice to the next level, we offer one on one training to practice a variety of tricks including jumps, back roll, front roll etc.

Level 4O

Basic jump

Level 4P

Power jibe

Level 4Q

Jump with a grab

Level 4R

Jump transition

Level 4S

Rider recovery

Level 4T

Board recovery

Level 4U

International kiteboarding signs

Level 4V

ROW (Right Of Way) rules

Level 4W

Equipment

Level 4X

Weather and tides

Level 4Y

Aerodynamics

Whether your into cruising, freestyle riding, surf or wingfoil, our school offers brand new 2023/24 F-ONE equipment to suit all of your needs.

Depending on the wind conditions, we provide F-ONE Bandit XVI, Bandit S, and Breeze kites ranging from 6-15 meters. Depending on your riding level, we have a variety of twin tip and surfboards available.

F-ONE is one of the leading and most innovative brands on the market, specialising in kitesurfing, wingfoil, foil, surf foil and SUP. The brand is driven by a strong passion for kiteboarding with a history of producing top-notch material since 1994.

Kitesurf Ometepe is the first and only exclusive F-ONE branded school in Nicaragua!

Kitesurf gear

All rental prices include: kite, bar, board, harness, flotation vest and helmet.

2 hours: $60

1 day: $80

2 days: $150

3 days: $210

5 days: $330

Wingfoil gear

All rental prices include: wing, foilboard and leash, flotation vest and helmet.

2 hours: $50

1 day: $70

2 days: $120

3 days: $180

5 days: $300