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Hi all,
My father has recently acquired two kites and two boards for a trip to North Carolina, where I think he took a lesson before boarding a little.
So, he already has equipment and isn’t looking to get any more, however I would like to get a few lessons for him now that he is back in the Rochester area.
The lessons on FLX are very pricey and since he doesn’t need to use other equipment, and would rather learn to use what he has, I am looking for other resources for lessons!
I would love to get him a group lesson if that exists, or if not, just some that allow you to have your own equipment. Any info is appreciated. Thanks!
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Dear Sarahfina,
you are a good daughter for caring about your father getting kiting lessons! You already apparently realize how important lessons are for safety and to accelerate the learning curve. Kiting is potentially very dangerous and much more so if the kiter has not been through proper and thorough instruction. Unfortunately it is costly. The instructor has to have years of kiting experience and preferably be IKO certified, which Brad at FLX kiting is both. I personally took a three-day lesson program in North Carolina, then when I came back here, took further lessons with Brad before I felt confident to safely proceed. I am so glad I did. To my knowledge, there are no group lessons around here and anyhow this sport doesn’t lend itself to group instruction past the very first or second beginner lesson. Good luck for you and your dad.
mark
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Sarahfina: I’m guessing it was your father I interacted with that day. I would be happy to put your dad in touch with another instructor to get help. There is a woman in Buffalo who gives great lessons. Another excellent kiter is now offering lessons in Oneida. His name is Mark Chatwin. Have your dad give him a call 315-559-4663. In the mean time your dad is welcome to get with our group and start off on the right foot. Best regards Brad
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