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Miami Kiteboarding Masters and Kite For Girls 2008 Event - Wednesday, April 02, 2008Southfloridakiteboarding.com is proud to sponsor and host the annual Miami Kiteboarding Masters and Kite For Girls event on Saturday, April 12th and 13th, 2008 at Crandon Park, Key Biscayne.
The event is a two day extravaganza, gathering the men's and women's kiteboarding community in Miami and South Florida from beginners to advanced riders. The goal of the event is to show the accessibility of the sport of Kiteboarding. All levels will be featured, including free discovery clinics, exhibitions from top ranked Kiteboarding Men's and Women's Champions, Boardercross Races and Best Trick . More details at www.miamikiteboardingmasters.com
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Awesome Wind Since The Start Of The Season - Saturday, March 01, 2008 The wind in South Florida has been blowing almost non-stop since the beginning of October! We are getting on average about 5 windy days per week, with most days in the 12-20 mph range. All this thanks to our good buddy La Nina. We still have accommodations available for the busy March Spring Break period so contact us today to book your kiteboard learning vacation!
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Learn With The Latest 2008 Gear! - Tuesday, November 27, 2007southfloridakiteboarding.com is now teaching with brand new 2008 Cabrinha Switchblade 3 kites. These kites offer the best of both the classic "C" shape kites and the safety and depower features of a bow kite. Check out the new Cabrinha Switchblade 3 here. We also offer lessons on Slingshot and Best bow style kites and also teach with the older "C" style kites on request.
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Crandon Park Beach Now Open to Kiteboarding - Sunday, November 04, 2007Thanks to our efforts and those of our affiliate school, Miami Kiteboarding, Crandon Park is once again open to kiteboarding. This world class location now has specific rules which which will be strictly enforced by a full time administrator. Note that unless you are taking lessons with our school, you need IKO level 3 or equivalent certification and insurance to ride at Crandon Park. Contact us now to get your certification and insurance. A complete set of rules can be found here.
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New Wind Meter On Dania Beach Pier - Saturday, July 07, 2007We are excited to provide the South Florida Kiteboarding community with a new super accurate ikitesurf.com wind meter on Dania Pier. Try it out by getting a free 10 day subscription to ikitesurf.com. Your free subscription also provides you with access to ikitesurf's other sensors at kiteboarding launches in Florida and North America. ikitesurf.com also has the most accurate wind forecast models available for the unique warm wind conditions of South Florida. Get a $20 discount on your ikitesurf.com subscription here.
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The New Cabrinha Omega Is Here - Friday, December 22, 2006Now taking orders for Cabrinha's new kite - the Omega. This is one kite that has all the features you want at the lowest Cabrinha price ever for a bow kite. Sprint single point inflation, low bar pressure, easy handling and relaunch, this kite has it all starting at $1199 for the 9m. We guarantee this one will sell out fast so place your orders now!
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Learn Easy
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Welcome to southfloridakiteboarding.com, your kiteboarding/kitesurfing source in South Florida. We teach you in the easiest possible waist deep, flat shallow water conditions. All lessons feature one-on-one instruction, no group lessons. No one makes it easier to ride! For more info on what to expect during your lesson click here.
Don't know which kiteboarding school to choose? Check out why you should take lessons with us. This will explain how to accelerate your kiteboard learning experience. You can choose the lesson package that's right for you and make a reservation here.
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3 Day Wind Forecast And Real Time Wind
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Realtime wind and forecasts on a super accurate network of propretary wind sensor technology available at
ikitesurf.com. Free 10 day trial! After your 10 day trial, get a $20 discount on your ikitesurf.com subscription here.
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Radio Helmet Instruction
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 Don't let instructors yell at you! Using radio helmets, instructors are with you every step of the way and will whisper sweet somethings in your ear to guide you along the learning curve. Our tests have proved that teaching kiteboarding using radio helmets greatly accelerates the kiteboard learning experience.
We will be using the latest Headzone helmets this season to make you learn faster than you thought possible.
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No Wind?
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No wind is no problem at southfloridakiteboarding.com. Join us for a session at the Cable Park to work on basic kiteboard skills, upwind riding and turning technique. The Cable Park is an aerial cable which pulls you around a freshwater lake. The Cable simulates kiteboarding like nothing else on the planet. Video analysis of your rides e-mailed to you after your session! Check out videos of how other students are learning to ride kiteboards at the Cable Park here.
Check out our partner school Florida Surf Lessons. They offer lessons all over SE Florida and are ready to show you how to shred the warm Florida waves!
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Kiteboarder Lodging
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Coming from outside the SE Florida area and need an inexpensive place to stay? Then check out our affordable Luxury Accomodations designed specifically for kiteboarders. Non-kiteboarders stay free and students who take lessons with us get a 20% discount on the regular room rate.
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Kiteboard Instruction Survey
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Find out what other students are thinking about kiteboarding instruction. After selecting your answers, click on the Submit Survey link to compare your answers with other kiteboarders.
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Downwinder Service
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Let us follow you with our boats as you learn to ride upwind! Florida's most complete boat assisted kiteboarding service with air tanks/compressors on board to quickly inflate your kite. Our boat accessible sandbars are perfect in all wind directions and are the only option when the winds are Westerly.
The service is ideal for students who completed their lessons and need more practice to reach IKO level 3 (staying upwind).
The service is offered through our sister school, Miami Kiteboarding. To find out more about Downwinders, click here.
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