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Why should I choose NewKiteZone Kiteboarding School (aka NKZ)?
With teaching experience since 2007, certified by IKO (the world's leader international kiteboarding organization), professional instructors, national & international recognition, affiliation and fully insured, NewKiteZone School is your premier kiteboarding school in Italy!
Where do I find NewKiteZone Kiteboarding?
Our Center is located in Punta Pellaro, just 8km far from airport of Reggio Calabria "Tito Minniti", Italy. See here our local map!
You can fly directly from Rome, Milan, Turin, Venice, and from Moscov directly!
As well you can use as alternative destination the airports of Catania (118km far, in Sicily but easy to move from) and Lamezia Terme (120km far, in Calabria)
When is the best time to take kiteboarding lessons?
NewKiteZone School is open 12 months a year! The best time for wind is November through April. During the summer the south winds arrive and we drive to the small town of La Ribera, south of Los Barriles, to find the best wind. On average, we will kite 2-3 days a week during the summer time. We offer sports packages April-November including stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, snorkeling and kayaking in addition to kiteboarding lessons. You will be sure to get on the water with NewKiteZone School!
Can I buy gear or rent kiteboarding equipment from NewKiteZone?
Absolutely! We are a dealer for both North and Cabrinha kites. After you have finished your lessons with NewKiteZone, we will put together a package price for lessons and rentals/purchase, taking a percentage of your lesson price and applying it towards equipment. We also sell Xcel and NPX wetsuits, Dakine harnesses, and North Pacific kite surfboards.
I have my own equipment, what size kites should I bring?
During the winter season the wind blow around 18-22 knots. There are days that are lighter and days that are windier. Our best guess for an 180lb person would be a 9m kite. You can also save yourself baggage fees and rent from us! We have plenty of the newest North and Cabrinha equipment for rentals.
Should I wear a wetsuit?
November and December are normally warm. You shouldn’t need anything but a rash guard during that time. January and February get a tad colder, low 70’s, and most people will wear 3/2 shorties. Then the water warms right back up, mid 70’s, during March and April.
Am I too old and out of shape to kitesurf?
NO! One of the great things about kitesurfing is people of all ages and fitness levels can do it! We tailor each and every lesson to the individual, progressing only at a speed that both the instructor and the student are comfortable with. We will make every lesson enjoyable and safe.
Do I need to make a reservation or should I just show up?
It is best to make a reservation, although, we can normally schedule you within a few days if you decide to drop in. Our busiest season is Dec 15th - Feb 1st. During this period you will want to reserve ahead of time.
What if there is no wind during my lesson time?
We only charge you for the lessons you take. Therefore, if there is no wind during your scheduled lessons you will not be charged. It you pay in advance and do not finish your lessons, due to weather, your money will be refunded for the hours you did not take.
Is kiteboarding dangerous?
It can be if you do not have professional, certified instruction. Kites can generate a large amount of power and you will need lessons to learn how to control that power. Taking lessons will also make your learning process much quicker, easier, and exponentially safer!
What should I wear to my lessons?
Loose clothing, like that you would wear to the gym. During your land based lessons you will want a hat, sunglasses and suntan lotion and/or a long sleeve shirt, as you will be out in the elements for about an hour. We will have all the gear you need for your water lessons including wetsuits, booties, life jackets and helmets.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please understand that making a reservation with NewKiteZone Kiteboarding School is a commitment for us to hold a space for you on your scheduled date and time. That space can rarely be filled without advanced notice. For these reasons we request that in the event you need to cancel, you give us 48 hours notice. If you do not give us advance notice we will assess a late fee totalling 50% of the lesson price.
No wind policy?
We try our best but unfortunaltely we cannot control the wind.
In case you book a lesson not canceled at least 48h before, we offer alternative and fundamental lessons you can run even without wind.
This contents let NewKiteZone Kiteboarding School famous in the world becasue we focus on let you a real indipendent kiter what is a lot more compared in a simple "waterstarting kiter".
In no wind situation we can: do self-rescue in real deep water, do self-pack down in deep water, do theory recap or discovery on a variety of topics (weather/aerodinamycs/international signs/navigation rules/tides....), do study/simulation/video on advanced tricks, do deeper overview on gear-trim.
We love to convert with you a couple of lessons on this options, converting what seems "loosen time without wind" in excellent steps on your evolution as indipendent kiter!
SHARE THE LOVE
Our mission at NewKiteZone School is to provide each student funny with a safe, successful and joyful learning environment.
It is incumbent for our teachers to always act responsibly and with the student's best interest in mind.
We use our love and joy of kiteboarding to create safe and independent riders.
Do you need other information?
Feel free to concact us writing in your preferred language between: English, French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese.
With teaching experience since 2007, certified by IKO (the world's leader international kiteboarding organization), professional instructors, national & international recognition, affiliation and fully insured, NewKiteZone School is your premier kiteboarding school in Italy!
Where do I find NewKiteZone Kiteboarding?
Our Center is located in Punta Pellaro, just 8km far from airport of Reggio Calabria "Tito Minniti", Italy. See here our local map!
You can fly directly from Rome, Milan, Turin, Venice, and from Moscov directly!
As well you can use as alternative destination the airports of Catania (118km far, in Sicily but easy to move from) and Lamezia Terme (120km far, in Calabria)
When is the best time to take kiteboarding lessons?
NewKiteZone School is open 12 months a year! The best time for wind is November through April. During the summer the south winds arrive and we drive to the small town of La Ribera, south of Los Barriles, to find the best wind. On average, we will kite 2-3 days a week during the summer time. We offer sports packages April-November including stand-up paddle boarding, surfing, snorkeling and kayaking in addition to kiteboarding lessons. You will be sure to get on the water with NewKiteZone School!
Can I buy gear or rent kiteboarding equipment from NewKiteZone?
Absolutely! We are a dealer for both North and Cabrinha kites. After you have finished your lessons with NewKiteZone, we will put together a package price for lessons and rentals/purchase, taking a percentage of your lesson price and applying it towards equipment. We also sell Xcel and NPX wetsuits, Dakine harnesses, and North Pacific kite surfboards.
I have my own equipment, what size kites should I bring?
During the winter season the wind blow around 18-22 knots. There are days that are lighter and days that are windier. Our best guess for an 180lb person would be a 9m kite. You can also save yourself baggage fees and rent from us! We have plenty of the newest North and Cabrinha equipment for rentals.
Should I wear a wetsuit?
November and December are normally warm. You shouldn’t need anything but a rash guard during that time. January and February get a tad colder, low 70’s, and most people will wear 3/2 shorties. Then the water warms right back up, mid 70’s, during March and April.
Am I too old and out of shape to kitesurf?
NO! One of the great things about kitesurfing is people of all ages and fitness levels can do it! We tailor each and every lesson to the individual, progressing only at a speed that both the instructor and the student are comfortable with. We will make every lesson enjoyable and safe.
Do I need to make a reservation or should I just show up?
It is best to make a reservation, although, we can normally schedule you within a few days if you decide to drop in. Our busiest season is Dec 15th - Feb 1st. During this period you will want to reserve ahead of time.
What if there is no wind during my lesson time?
We only charge you for the lessons you take. Therefore, if there is no wind during your scheduled lessons you will not be charged. It you pay in advance and do not finish your lessons, due to weather, your money will be refunded for the hours you did not take.
Is kiteboarding dangerous?
It can be if you do not have professional, certified instruction. Kites can generate a large amount of power and you will need lessons to learn how to control that power. Taking lessons will also make your learning process much quicker, easier, and exponentially safer!
What should I wear to my lessons?
Loose clothing, like that you would wear to the gym. During your land based lessons you will want a hat, sunglasses and suntan lotion and/or a long sleeve shirt, as you will be out in the elements for about an hour. We will have all the gear you need for your water lessons including wetsuits, booties, life jackets and helmets.
What is the cancellation policy?
Please understand that making a reservation with NewKiteZone Kiteboarding School is a commitment for us to hold a space for you on your scheduled date and time. That space can rarely be filled without advanced notice. For these reasons we request that in the event you need to cancel, you give us 48 hours notice. If you do not give us advance notice we will assess a late fee totalling 50% of the lesson price.
No wind policy?
We try our best but unfortunaltely we cannot control the wind.
In case you book a lesson not canceled at least 48h before, we offer alternative and fundamental lessons you can run even without wind.
This contents let NewKiteZone Kiteboarding School famous in the world becasue we focus on let you a real indipendent kiter what is a lot more compared in a simple "waterstarting kiter".
In no wind situation we can: do self-rescue in real deep water, do self-pack down in deep water, do theory recap or discovery on a variety of topics (weather/aerodinamycs/international signs/navigation rules/tides....), do study/simulation/video on advanced tricks, do deeper overview on gear-trim.
We love to convert with you a couple of lessons on this options, converting what seems "loosen time without wind" in excellent steps on your evolution as indipendent kiter!
SHARE THE LOVE
Our mission at NewKiteZone School is to provide each student funny with a safe, successful and joyful learning environment.
It is incumbent for our teachers to always act responsibly and with the student's best interest in mind.
We use our love and joy of kiteboarding to create safe and independent riders.
Do you need other information?
Feel free to concact us writing in your preferred language between: English, French, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese.
