yello Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Hi there, I wonder if anyone could point me in the right direction. Since taking up the sport I have became quite addicted and would love the opportunity to make it my living. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I could become a kite instructor. Many thanks, Yello Quote
BigDavey Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 What style of kiting are you referring to - Just want to check so I can reply with a bit more relevance. Quote
yello Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Posted August 3, 2004 Hi there, thanks for replying. I am basically interested in teaching powerkites and traction kites. If you have any infprmation I would be glad to recieve it. Many thanks Yello Quote
spooky Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 Not much of a market for land instructors as most teach them selves? Jon Quote
Kiteboyza Posted August 3, 2004 Report Posted August 3, 2004 contact Adam at Turbulance kite shop...he seems to be the man Quote
BigDavey Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Get in touch with the IKO and BBC (not the telly one) regards instructors courses etc. See where they can lead you. Wouldn't have a clue anywhere beyond that I'm afraid. Quote
KLAS-A Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Get in touch with Neil Godbold IKO national trainer at Paracademy. He has just qualified 6 of us as power kite instructors, its a 2 day course with an emphasis on safety and weather knowledge. Very worthwile. Also we are doing a vast amount of sessions with local shops, schools and clubs doing just basic power kite sessions and nothing else. Hope this helps KLAS-A Quote
sprogg Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 You won't make much money as an instructor, and you never get to fly yourself when the conditions are right.( I am speaking from experience) Good course to go ion (PKSF/BBC) two days, good fun, meet people etc. Contact Adam at Turbulence. Quote
Mell1599968579 Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 He is a mind reader! Mell What PKSF website Vince ? Quote
Skud_Mark Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Answers like that mell I'll be taking your equal vote away As Dieter said, get in touch with Adam at Turbulence, details are: 148 Conwy Road, Llandudno Junction, North Wales, LL31 9DU tel: 01492 593653 email: turbulence@ukkiting.com (hope that doesn't qualify as an advert mr admin ) Top guy, really fun course. Quote
Mell1599968579 Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 What? Try adam@ukkiting.com Mell Answers like that mell I'll be taking your equal vote away As Dieter said, get in touch with Adam at Turbulence, details are: 148 Conwy Road, Llandudno Junction, North Wales, LL31 9DU tel: 01492 593653 email: turbulence@ukkiting.com (hope that doesn't qualify as an advert mr admin ) Top guy, really fun course. Quote
dnahacker Posted August 4, 2004 Report Posted August 4, 2004 Try asking in the right forum... this ia a sports kite foum... not traction Quote
Skud_Mark Posted August 5, 2004 Report Posted August 5, 2004 Try asking in the right forum... this ia a sports kite foum... not traction Yup I'd have answered faster if it had been in a forum I regularly check... Quote
yello Posted August 5, 2004 Author Report Posted August 5, 2004 Thankyou for all your response, it has been a great help. Quote
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