Equipment used in the BKSA Kitesurf school and Kiteboarding kit available for rental & hire
The Kitesurf Centre’s aim is to teach kitesurfing lessons to the highest level and we believe the best tuition can only be complete when delivered with the very latest, safest and best kite surfing equipment… Already in the kitesurf school is the very latest 2012 equipment.
The Centre supplies ALL the equipment needed for kitesurfing lessons, but if you have your own kit, feel free to bring it along.
Kites
The Kitesurf Centre uses Liquid Force, RRD, Airush, Flexifoil and Peter Lynn kite products. Safety is our priority so we use hybrid and bow kites for total depower when needed and ease of use. We have over 30 kitesurf kites in the school ranging in size from 3 to 12m so are always able to have the correct size kite for the wind conditions. They are upgraded every 6-8 weeks so the kit never becomes ‘tired’. Performance kites are also available for hire and coaching.
Boards
After much experimenting, we believe we have found the ultimate board for learning and improving on. We use the Liquid Force Edge kite board, which is aimed at board starts, first upwind rides and jumps. It is 136 or 146cm in length so very manageable but also incredibly easy to use. Its wide shape allows early planning, meaning there is no need to have massive amounts of power in the kite whilst trying to get up and riding, therefore keeping you safer. As with the kites we also have more advanced freestyle and freeride boards for hire and coaching.
Along with the edge board, we use the Liquid Force luxury foot straps and pads. These are commonly known as the most comfortable and forgiving pads on the market, with air bubbles under the heel of the foot and adjustable straps to fit any rider.
Helmets
We use water specific Bern helmets with protective foam cores in every size to accommodate the perfect fit.
Harness
The harness spreads the power of the pulling kite throughout your body; taking the strain away from your arms. It fits snugly around the waist and is fully adjustable. We have a selection of both seat and waist harnesses in all sizes to accommodate every body size and shape. Our aim is to provide the comfiest experience possible during your kitesurfing lessons. The difference between seat and waist harnesses will be explained in the course.
Wetsuits
We offer full length 3 and 5mm neoprene wetsuits to keep you warm during your kite surfing lessons, but have some short arm and leg suits available if it’s really hot! The sizes range from age 10, to XXXL.
Buoyancy aids
The school uses Mystic and GUL buoyancy aids as they sit higher up the chest so are less restrictive but offer the same level of safety protection and buoyancy as any other on the market.
We also hire out kitesurfing equipment
We rent kitesurfing equipment and hire kites, boards, wetsuits, harnesses, buoyancy aids and helmets. All inclusive for £20 an hour or £60 a day.
