How much does the gear cost?
A complete windsurf package that includes board, sail, mast, boom, mast extension, universal joint, uphaul rope, harness, and wetsuit runs approximately $2000-$2500 for all new equipment. We also offer used a closeout gear that is less expensive. We also carry lots of used gear that is much less expensive. Visit our gear page for more details on equipment. All of our students taking our 2 part land and water lesson receive $200 off a complete windsurf gear package.
A. Surfing equipment costs much less than windsurfing/snowboarding equipment. Surfboards range from $450.00 to 850.00 depending on their size. Wetsuits can cost from 100.00 to 250.00, board leash $30-40.00. Board bag $60.00 You may want booties 40-50.00. Used boards range from $20.00 but a decent one will be closer to $150-250.00. However now there are many great deals on new boards. Back to Top Q. Do I need to take lessons? A. Absolutely, Surfing is a difficult sport to learn on your own. Like scuba diving, or flying a paraglider, you don’t want to take unnecessary risks while learning. Many of the techniques are counterintuitive, and are best learned in a lesson. Because of the huge forces involved you do not want to make costly mistakes. Lessons shorten your learning time and keep you much safer in the process.
It depends on your needs and the gear. I am going to get a rescue diver certification, and the gear is pretty expensive here. You can find some more info about Rescude diver PADI online, if you are interested
How much does the gear cost? All equipment in the pool is supplied, although often trainees like to buy their own fins and mask before Christmas. After Christmas it will be necessary to obtain a wet suit and bootees to go snorkelling in the sea, it is possible to rent these if at this stage you are still not sure whether to proceed. When the diving starts the Club has four sets of non-personal SCUBA gear available free for the training dives and after the course at a nominal rental for further dives throughout the season. In this way beginners will be able to spread the cost of ultimately purchasing their own gear over at least one complete dive season. Instructors and club members will give you advice on what to buy, where to buy it, and how much to spend on each article. Scuba gear is built to last so that, after your initial outlay, costs are fairly minimal.
A. Kiteboard equipment cost less than windsurfing equipment. Kites with the bar and lines cost about 650.00 to 1250.00 depending on their size. Boards cost from 499.00 to 899.00, then you need a harness and jacket. for another 150.00. Totaling 1300.00 to 2500.00 new. However now there are many great deals on last years stuff, or packages that come complete for under $1000.00. There is also lots of used gear available, and a complete used setup may be less than $500.00. Back to Top Q. Do I need to take lessons? A. Absolutely, Kiteboarding is a technical sport with a steep learning curve. Like scuba diving, or flying a paraglider, you don’t want to take unnecessary risks while learning. Many of the techniques are counterintuitive, and are best learned in a lesson. Because of the huge forces involved you do not want to make costly mistakes. Lessons shorten your learning time and keep you much safer in the process. Back to Top Q. Is kiteboarding Safe? A. Kiteboarding is safer than ever! Si
