KITEBOARDING LESSONS MAUI, (aka Kitesurfing) Action Sports Maui's first Kiteboarding School since 1997, kiteboard instruction, kitesurfing lessons Hawaii.

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training day with kitegirl, Suzie and kitesurtfing instructor Skai, using a 5-line Naish kitesurfing kite.

Waterstart is the moment when your kiteflying skills pay off, and you feel the first rush of speed

One of the advanced kiteboarding jumps that students learn in the kitesurfing courses offerred by the school

Action Sports Maui, is Maui's original kiteboarding center, and the largest school of kiteboarding in Hawaii.
Action Sports Maui has been actively teaching the sport of kiteboarding full time for over ten years.
This has given Action Sports unmatched experience, and depth to the lesson program.
The latest techniques utilize the best equipment developments and hands on training methods.
Action Kiteboarding lessons cater to every level of rider from beginner to advanced.
Action Sports Kiteboarding School offers the most complete and comprehensive kiteboarding courses available.
And will get you kiteboarding confidently & safely, in the shortest amount of time possible.
Action makes the learning process fun.
The school is located at the world famous "Kite Beach Maui" with near perfect kitesurfing weather conditions year round.
The reliable Hawaiian trade winds blow consistently, and they are funneled through the islands main valley in a "Venturi" effect which concentrates its direction and strength.
Maui has more kitesurfing days per year than any other kitesurfing destination in the world.
Action Sports created the world's first full-service Kiteboarding School.
Leading the way in kiteboarding instruction since the beginning of the sport.
Working with the pioneers and innovators of the sport, created the basic safety protocols that are still in use today.
Action Sports Maui kiteboarding School is the original center for instructor training and has trained the largest number of kiteboarding students & kiteboarding instructors in Hawaii.
Kiteboarding is constantly evolving, and while our original training techniques served us well, our newest techniques work even better.
ASM has developed and tested the latest instructional methods.
Today's students have more control, confidence, motivation, and now get double the water time.
This gives students all the tools to become fully fledged independent kiteboarders.
Constant innovation is required to keep pace with the demands of today's students.
Every year many students return for more advanced levels of training.
Action Sports has taught thousands of kiteboarders over the years.
Most of who have evolved into accomplished kiteboarders, instructors and professional kiteboarders.
Action Sports is home to the International Kiteboarding Organization's teaching standard, and Maui's only fully affiliated school member of the IKO School Network, and birthplace of the KISS and KITES learning systems. Kiteboarders of all levels come to Action Sports to be trained and certified from beginner (level 1) up to instructor trainer (IT). The I.K.O. system is the most widely accepted standard for, kiteboarding Instruction that covers all levels of kiteboarding. The emphasis is on safety, hands-on experience and technical information. Our Instructor team includes world champions, professional kitesurfers and Kiteboarding Instructor Trainers. Kitesurfing Pioneer and school founder, David Dorn, is certified IKO, WIPIKA, KISS, KITES instructor, and is also the director of Instructor Training with the IKO & KISS teaching Systems.
Action Sports follows the safety guidelines of the industry's most respected Training Systems.
Action Sports instructors undergo an extensive training and certification process to ensure that they can meet the safety standards and can provide the level of high quality instruction that the school provides.
Instructors must already be accomplished kiteboarders, just to be admitted into the kiteboarder training program.
Then the prospective instructors are put through a series of training programs, including practical skills, teaching methodology, and theoretical knowledge tests, and communication skills assessments. New instructors must also undergo on the job training with senior instructors, and do many hours as assistant instructors before making the grade to become a fully certified instructors. All Action Sports Instructors are trained in CPR and First Aid skills, and do water rescue training and jet-ski assisted kite-recovery skills with the Maui County Lifeguards. Once the kiteboarding instructor has become fully certified and trained to the standards, they are required to do site-specific training particular to the school’s teaching locations. Then our Instructors undergo a continuing review and evaluation process. And they also receive ongoing training updates and assistance from instructor trainer David Dorn. This keeps each instructor up to date techniques and introduce them to new equipment.
This is why Action Sports Mauis instructors have the reputation as being the best in the business.

Welcome to Maui, the center of the world's best kiteboarding, windsurfing and surfing instruction.

Action Sports Maui offers Kiteboarding,
Surfing and Windsurfing with a
complete range of lessons, tours and adventures.

Our Instructors are full-time,
well trained professionals that
are dedicated to their sports, including some of the most
highly qualified instructors
and instructor trainers.

Three schools running simultaneously
are able to provide the best location
for each activity.

Action Sports' complete range of
programs can help a beginner
become an extreme athlete.
Progressive programs that will
bring these exciting sports
within the reach of everyone,
young and old.
Come and join the Action.

Action Sports Maui, is Maui's original kiteboarding center, and the largest school of kiteboarding in Hawaii.
Action Sports Maui has been actively teaching the sport of kiteboarding full time for over ten years.
This has given Action Sports unmatched experience, and depth to the lesson program.
The latest techniques utilize the best equipment developments and hands on training methods.
Action Kiteboarding lessons cater to every level of rider from beginner to advanced.
Action Sports Kiteboarding School offers the most complete and comprehensive kiteboarding courses available.
And will get you kiteboarding confidently & safely, in the shortest amount of time possible.
Action makes the learning process fun.
The school is located at the world famous "Kite Beach Maui" with near perfect kitesurfing weather conditions year round.
The reliable Hawaiian trade winds blow consistently, and they are funneled through the islands main valley in a "Venturi" effect which concentrates its direction and strength.
Maui has more kitesurfing days per year than any other kitesurfing destination in the world.
Action Sports created the world's first full-service Kiteboarding School.
Leading the way in kiteboarding instruction since the beginning of the sport. Working with the pioneers and innovators of the sport, created the basic safety protocols that are still in use today.

Action Sports Maui kiteboarding School is the original center for instructor training and has trained the largest number of kiteboarding students & kiteboarding instructors in Hawaii.
Kiteboarding is constantly evolving, and while our original training techniques served us well, our newest techniques work even better.
ASM has developed and tested the latest instructional methods. Today's students have more control, confidence, motivation, and now get double the water time. This gives students all the tools to become fully fledged independent kiteboarders.
Constant innovation is required to keep pace with the demands of today's students. Every year many students return for more advanced levels of training.
Action Sports has taught thousands of kiteboarders over the years. Most of who have evolved into accomplished kiteboarders, instructors and professional kiteboarders.
Action Sports is home to the International Kiteboarding Organization's teaching standard, and Maui's only fully affiliated school member of the IKO School Network, and birthplace of the KISS and KITES learning systems. Kiteboarders of all levels come to Action Sports to be trained and certified from beginner (level 1) up to instructor trainer (IT). The I.K.O. system is the most widely accepted standard for, kiteboarding Instruction that covers all levels of kiteboarding. The emphasis is on safety, hands-on experience and technical information. Our Instructor team includes world champions, professional kitesurfers and Kiteboarding Instructor Trainers. Kitesurfing Pioneer and school founder, David Dorn, is certified IKO, WIPIKA, KISS, KITES instructor, and is also the director of Instructor Training with the IKO & KISS teaching Systems.
Action Sports follows the safety guidelines of the industry's most respected Training Systems.
Action Sports instructors undergo an extensive training and certification process to ensure that they can meet the safety standards and can provide the level of high quality instruction that the school provides.
Instructors must already be accomplished kiteboarders, just to be admitted into the kiteboarder training program. Then the prospective instructors are put through a series of training programs, including practical skills, teaching methodology, and theoretical knowledge tests, and communication skills assessments. New instructors must also undergo on the job training with senior instructors, and do many hours as assistant instructors before making the grade to become a fully certified instructors. All Action Sports Instructors are trained in CPR and First Aid skills, and do water rescue training and jet-ski assisted kite-recovery skills with the Maui County Lifeguards. Once the kiteboarding instructor has become fully certified and trained to the standards, they are required to do site-specific training particular to the school’s teaching locations. Then our Instructors undergo a continuing review and evaluation process. And they also receive ongoing training updates and assistance from instructor trainer David Dorn. This keeps each instructor up to date techniques and introduce them to new equipment.
This is why Action Sports Mauis instructors have the reputation as being the best in the business.

Start kiteboarding the safe and fun way, and get all the skills you need, faster!

Learning to kiteboard is now easier than ever before. New equipment and techniques have made the sport safer, easier. The learning time has been cut in half.

Maui is the center of the kiteboarding world, home to the industry innovators, because... Maui has the most reliable winds on the planet, and warm water all year.

Action Sports Maui, is Maui's original kiteboarding center, and the largest school of kiteboarding in Hawaii. Teaching the sport of kiteboarding full time for ten years. This has given Action Sports unmatched experience, and depth to the lesson program. The latest techniques utilize the best equipment developments and hands on training methods. Action Kiteboarding lessons cater to every level of rider from beginner to advanced. Action Sports Kiteboarding School offers the most complete and comprehensive kiteboarding courses available. And will get you kiteboarding confidently & safely, in the shortest amount of time possible. Action makes the learning process fun. The school is located at the world famous "Kite Beach Maui" with near perfect kitesurfing weather conditions year round. The reliable Hawaiian trade winds blow consistently, and they are funneled through the islands main valley in a "venturi" effect which concentrates their direction and strength. Maui has more kitesurfing days per year than any other kitesurfing destination in the world.

Action Sports created the world's first full-service Kiteboarding School. Leading the way in kiteboarding instruction since the beginning. Working with the pioneers and innovators of the sport, created the basic safety protocols still in use today. Action is the original center for instructor

training and has trained the largest number of kiteboarding students & kiteboarding instructors in Hawaii.

Kiteboarding is constantly evolving, and while our original training techniques served us well, our newest techniques work even better. ASM has developed and tested the latest instructional methods. Today's students have more control, confidence, motivation, and in 2008 get double the water time. This gives students all the tools to become fully fledged independent kiteboarders. Constant innovation is required to keep pace with the demands of today's students. Every year many students return for more advanced levels of training. Action Sports has taught thousands of kiteboarders over the years. Most of whom have evolved into accomplished kiteboarders, instructors or professional kiteboarders.

Home to the International Kiteboarding Organization's teaching standard, and Maui's only fully affiliated school member of the IKO School Network, and birthplace of the the KISS and KITES learning systems. Kiteboarders of all levels come to Action Sports to be trained and certified from beginner (level 1) up to instructor trainer (IT). The I.K.O. system is the most widely accepted standard for, kiteboarding Instruction that covers all levels of kiteboarding. The emphasis is on safety, hands-on experience and technical information. Our Instructor team includes world champions, professional kitesurfers and Kiteboarding Instructor Trainers. David Dorn, certified IKO instructor trainer /examiner, is also the director of Instructor Training with the IKO & KISS teaching Systems. Action Sports follows the safety guidelines of the industry's most respected Training Systems.

Our friendly certified instructors will focus on your individual needs, to make your learning experience safe and rewarding. All lessons listed have a 'one to one' student/instructor ratio, to give you the maximum attention you deserve.

Click Here to learn more about IKO Levels.

The IKO International Kiteboarding Organization, is a kiteboarding certification system that has a widely recognized network of affiliated kiteboarding schools. With your IKO card you can rent equipment appropriate to your level and continue your training in any one of the certified schools.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK YOUR SKILL LEVEL

Kite Control (Level One)

Get on Board (Level Two)

Ride Upwind (Level Three)

Turn & Jump (Level Four)

Aerials & Waves (Level Five)

The Action Sports Program is the most technically advanced and proven teaching system available. The skill set taught to beginners has the same core elements which are needed for more advanced levels of riding. With the emphasis on control skills the students gain more confidence and learn and progress faster. Safety and retention has been improved making the sport more accessible than ever. That is why you are now seeing more women and children entering the sport. Kiteboarding still remains a technical sport that requires safety skills. Lessons are a must.

WARNING, Kiteboarding is a technical sport that requires a high degree of water confidence and a good understanding of kite flying skills. The lightweight foils are extremely powerful and often overwhelm the novice and may place them in dangerous situations that can also endanger onlookers and innocent bystanders. A responsible attitude and Kiteboarding Training is essential for a safe entry into this sport. Lessons are essential.

Now you can book your lessons online using PayPal (prices will include the Hawaii State tax). When you have made your Online reservation, print out your PayPal confirmation as your receipt. Call us 24 hours before your lesson for the wind & Wave check, and to confirm your lesson times.

Kiteboarding Intro Class 3.5 hrs ("Day 1") $240.00 Level 1

(The most popular single day lesson). This lesson is a perfect way to experience Kiteboarding! This lesson gives an introduction to the sport of kiteboarding. Covering the core skills. Wind direction and site selection, Essential kite flying skills are taught on land and in the water, including harness technique and board handling skills. This lesson covers all the basic safety protocols, safety systems and self rescue procedures, launching, landing and waterstart technique. We supply a range of kites sizes and a selection of board sizes and styles to accelerate the learning curve. With our progressive techniques, you will be in the water within 30 minutes, learning on-water kite handling. This lesson is the first installment in our longer training courses, so you can decide if you want to upgrade at any time. No previous experience is required. Students with previous watersports experience and board skills will learn even faster because our one-to-one instructor ratio ensures that you will learn at your own pace. For more information about our Discover Kiteboarding program click here.

Kiteboarding Certification Card included!

Training Hoops, are one of the training tools that help you accellerate the learning process.

Kiteboarding Short Course 3-Day $625.00 Level 2

This 3-lesson course includes 9 hours of private kiteboarding instruction spread over three days. This course is the fast track into the Sport for people with a limited amount of time of challenging schedule. This course is designed for people with some prior watersports experience. The days need not be consecutive. The lesson covers all the techniques in the Kite Intro Class, Covering the core skills. Wind direction and site selection, Essential kite flying skills are taught on land and in the water, including harness technique and board handling skills. This lesson covers all the basic safety protocols, safety systems and self rescue procedures, launching, landing and waterstart technique. We supply a range of kites sizes and a selection of board sizes and styles to accelerate the learning curve. With our progressive techniques, you will be in the water within 30 minutes, learning on-water kite handling. Up to launching, Water-relaunching, board recovery and board riding techniques. We supply a range of kites sizes and a selection of board sizes and styles to keep you challenged as you progress. This course is a suggested minimum for confident water persons who intend to buy their own gear.

Kiteboarding Certification Card included!

Kiteboarding lessons get you on the kiteboard faster

Kiteboarding 5-Day Course $975.00 Level 3

This 5-lesson course includes 15 hours of kiteboarding instruction spread over five days. The classic course gives the student a great head start in the sport of kiteboarding. In the industry this is considered to be the basic level of training for those purchasing kiteboarding equipment. This course covers, Equipment selection, rigging and tuning for the various conditions, Safe launching procedures Assisted launching and self-launching, waterstarts and water recoveries. Navigate around moving & fixed objects. Students will have a solid understanding of kiteboarding safety protocols and self-rescue procedures. A complete range of boards and kites are provided to accelerate the learning process. This course is recommended for people with no previous watersports training who want to learn the sport of kiteboarding and have a thorough understanding of all the skills, and develop board riding skills. Students with previous watersports experience and board riding skills will achieve an even higher skill level according to their previous experience.

Kiteboarding Certification Card included!

Toe-side riding, on a wake style board, at kanaha beach Maui.

Kiteboarding 10-Day Course $1995.00

This 10-lesson course includes 30 hours of kiteboarding instruction spread over ten days. This comprehensive course gives the student a solid foundation in the sport of kiteboarding. This course is the fast track into kiteboarding covering all the basic skills covered in the "Classic" course including equipment handling, kite-control skills, launching and landing techniques, safety systems and Ride-safe protocols. Students then progress to planing, riding and jibing, Upwind riding skills. The increased ride-time enables the student to hone their skills with constant feedback from the instructors, creating the most rapid progression possible. We can ride with you or caddy your equipment. In this course we do down-winder coast runs, and utilize alternate launch sites and beach locations. This course is great for someone who wants to take the sport of kiteboarding home with them, to a location without kiteboarding schools, or other assistance.

Kiteboarding Certification Card included!

Power Jibe, is a carving turn that utilizes the kiteboard speed

Kiteboarding Advanced 10-Day Course $2195.00

The advanced 10-day (30hr) course is the ultimate kiteboarding training program. The pre-requisite riding level for entry to the Advanced course is planing both directions, staying upwind and basic jibing (IKO level 3). The course builds on the basic skills of the intermediate student reinforcing a solid foundation and introducing many next level techniques. Jumping, Jibing, waveriding and looping are covered. Down-winders, and crossings. Five-line Hybrid and Naish® SLE (bow) performance kites will be used along with; directional, twin-tip, or wakeboard style boards. This is the most advanced kiteboarding course available on Maui. This course is a prerequisite level for kitesurfers preparing for the KISS*and IKO* instructor courses.

Kiteboarding Certification Card included!
Kiteboarding Manual, and DVD Available.

Wave Jumping (Photo from the KISS Handbook)

Kiteboarding for KIDS $160.00 2hrs

The kids program is designed to be fun and teach the kids the basic kite flying skills. sharing these skills with young kids helps prepare them of wind powered sports as they grow, and master the necessary skills. Kids are special, and they are fast learners. We have lots of experience teaching kite flying to young children. Clinics, and activities, and mixed family sessions. Kids lessons are shorter than adult lessons, usually lasting between one and two hours. Siblings, friends and families can learn together as a fun group activity. Kids are very impressionable, and forming a positive first impression, is vital in shaping their attitudes to the wind and water for the rest of their lives. The first day is one of the most important in a kids Kiteboarding career. Many newcomers will decide on this day whether this is the right sport for them or not. Much depends on the experiences that kids will have in the first few hours or even minutes. At Action Sports Maui we know how important your kids first day is, and we do our very best to give kids a safe, fun and empowering experience. Click here for more information of the KITE 4 KIDS program.

Kiteboarding Private Training $80-$100 per hour

Our professional Certified kiteboarding Instructors can help you unleash your full Kiteboarding potential with customized personal training. The program is tailored to your individual needs and desires. All levels of kiteboarding are available. We teach both directional and wakeboard styles. Four-line and Five-line techniques. You have access to our complete range of equipment or you can bring your newly purchased equipment along for assembly, customizing and tune-up. We can arrange downwind coast runs, crossings, inter-island instruction, international instruction, Private Lessons are available in; Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Czech, Romanian, Russian, & English.
Action Specialty Training is available in the following Skills:
Kiteboarding Action Photography, Action Videography, Kite Repair, Board Repair, Custom Board Making, event organization, school management.

Jumping for joy, this kiteboarder masters the art of flying.

Kiteboarding Assistant Instructor Course (AIC) 3-Day $200.00

Start your career by becoming an Assistant Kiteboarding instructor. This is your first step to becoming an instructor, and teaches you the basic skills that will allow you to start working in a kiteboarding school. The Three-day IKO AIC courses are available on demand so pre-registration is recommended. This IKO Course requires IKO Level "N3" skill levels or greater. The courses cover basic kiteboarding teaching techniques, school organization etc. Upon completion of the course, assistant instructors undergo a practical skills test and an Instruction test to obtain the Instructor Certification. *Participants must be over 18 and have, current Adult CPR and First Aid certification.

Kiteboarding Instructor Training Course (ITC) 5-Day $780.00

Become a part of this exciting new sport as a certified kiteboarding instructor. Action Sports proudly offers Instructor Certification Courses from the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization), the world's most widely recognized certification. The Five-day IKO ITC courses are available on scheduled dates and pre-registration is required because the course numbers are limited. Prospective kiteboarding instructors should check out the entry requirements for their course because they all have minimum standards. The IKO Course requires IKO Level "N3" skill levels or greater. The courses cover kiteboarding instructional techniques, school management etc. Upon completion of the course, instructors undergo a practical skills test and an Instruction test to obtain the Instructor Certification.
For details of the upcoming Instructor Courses go to our Kiteboarding Instructor Courses information Page. *Participants must be over 18 and have, current Adult CPR and First Aid certification. Airfare and accommodation packages to Maui are available. Kiteboarding Instructor Certificate, ID Card, and Instructor's Teaching Manual included!

Medic FirstAid-CPR Course (ITC) 1-Day $80.00 ( FirstAid-CPR is required for all instructor levels)

Current Adult CPR and First Aid certification course. (This course is scheduled to precede the ITC & IEC courses) The 1-day Medic FirstAid / CPR Course (runs for approximately 6.5hours) includes a written test and a practical test. course costs $80 and includes a manual and certification card. Adult First Aid & CPR techniques are covered in this 6.5 hour course.

KITEBOARDING HOMEWORK BOOKS● DVDS● ONLINE MANUAL TO ORDER CALL (808) 871-5857

Progression Beginner DVD $35.95

Progression Intermediate DVD $35.95

Read-Online Kiteboarding Manual $19.95

IKO Vision Kiteboarding Book $29.95

Kiteboarder Workbook $12.95

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