AUSTRALIAN KITESURF ACADEMY HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA 7149557832
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Welcome to the AKA (Australian Kitesurf Academy). Huntington Beach California USA.


Have you ever seen big bright kites in the sky down at the beach? Seen people having the time of their lives riding the waves and wondered “What is that?” and “How can I do that?”. You have just witnessed the extreme sport of Kitesurfing.
Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding? It does not matter. They are one in the same. An explosive, exciting and intense extreme sport that can cause serious injury to the pilot/driver and others around you if attempted without the appropriate training. This is why the A.K.A. was formed. To eliminate the risk and dangers posed with our amazing sport and to accentuate the fun.

The A.K.A. strives to be the best in kitesurf instruction. Our detailed training process will give you an excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of kitesurfing, enabling all our students to be able to take flight independently, safely and competently.

 All Students will receive an IKO certification card detailing the level achieved during the course . This is an international recognised standard for kite flying and safety. Typically you are not able to hire/rent equipment due to safety concerns. However the IKO card will allow the card holder to (in certain countries) to hire equipment, ride a specific location and/or prove your ability to the Life Guards.

We are located in Southern California. Beaches used Huntington Beach north to Belmont Shores Longbeach.

A.K.A. Instructors have completed the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation) accredited course. This gives peace of mind to all our students - knowing our Instructors have been specially trained to teach all aspects of Safety, Equipment, Kite Flying, Board Riding, Wind/Weather and choice of Location.

The aim of the A.K.A. is to offer the opportunity, (to the young or not so young), to learn to fly kites up to 15 meters with total control and safety. The A.K.A. will provide all the kite equipment you will need. All the equipment you need to bring is your wetsuit!

The Australian Kitesurf Academy Huntington Beach Power Kite flying lessons start here.
Kitesurfing Kiteboarding is 80% kite flying and 20% board skills. If you can not control the kite it will control you !! Which will result in serious injury to you and others around you. 
 
Safety First.
Just because you can surf, skate, wake or snowboard does not mean you can fly a kite. These skills will help you adapt once you are on the board in the water. The first steps are to fly a kite.
So go and grab a small trainer foil ( 2-3 mtr)  and go to your local park or beach and fly it till you can do it blind folded then your ready for your first kitesurf lesson. See our novice section for this.

Discovery Kitesurf Program      (Beginner)

   

The best way to discover Kitesurfing ! By the end of this program

you will be introduced to body-dragging and be ready to learn the

pre-requirements for the water start. The first part of this program

will take you through the steps of flying a 2 or 4 line kite, and body

dragging in the water.

You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the sport. Furthermore, you will be taken through

the steps of equipment set up and launching and landing the kite.

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Intermediate Kiteboarder Program        (Intermediate)

 

By the end of the intermediate program, you will get up on the board for your first ride. During the course you will improve your kite flying with power skills, one hand kite flying, body dragging unhooked and hooked into your harness. perfect for those who wish to practice a few times per year and rent equipment during holidays.


Independant Kiteboarder Program           (Expert)

 

You will be able to ride upwind and do your first jump! At the end of this program, you will be an independant kiteboarder. You will manage your practice area and you will be able to choose the right equipment. Your kite flying skills will be improved and you will learn how to control your direction and power, and come back to your starting point. You will be able to fly more powerful kites. You will be able to use a twin tip, mutant or smaller directional surf boards.