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Read reviews of Air Padre Kiteboarding on TripAdvisor!
"I just finished a week in SPI and had a great time working with the Air Padre Kiteboarding staff. What a great place to learn this sport." -CC
"..just have to thank Air Padre Kiteboarding for the hospitality and great deal on the hammersurf board. Even when I wanted to exchange the board I originally tried, it was no problem. Thanks" -Mandy
"I had a great time in SPI. I took four or five lessons with Air Padre Kiteboarding and the lessons encompassed not only learning how to kite, but the safety aspects as well as technique. SPI is a great place to learn and Air Padre is a first-rate instruction center. Can't wait to start kiting on the ice and lake when it thaws here in NH." -Jeff M
"Just got back from Kiteboarding Lessons in South Padre. Would recommend Air Padre Kiteboarding to anyone starting off or expanding there skills! 2nd set of lessons, (1st were at Hood river in Portland) The instructors are very patient but push you to step it up and get out there and do it! Thanks Air Padre!" -Amanda
"I just recently left SPI after spending four days there to improve my kiteboarding skills. Believe me that when you fly 1,500 miles by yourself to do this, pay for airfare (not to mention the $80 each way for your DaKine Board Coffin), rental car and lodging, knowing that you only have four days in SPI, you are grateful that Air Padre has spent the extra money to make sure that they can provide as big a "window of opportunity" as possible to allow you to get out on the water and improve your board skills." -Bill
"I had a couple of GREAT lessons with Air Padre Kiteboarding. Absolutely first-rate instructors at undoubtedly one of the best places to learn kiteboarding in the country (the expanse of the Laguna Madre at SPI is awesome!). My instructor reinforced what I needed to do to get up and ride, and with some practice back home, it finally clicked! Walking upwind at a certain point doesn't seem to accomplish much, and when you're struggling with water starts or starting to ride, Air Padre's boat support is exactly what you need. The instructors also teach an excellent self-rescue technique (a must to know), and gives great tips on managing your own equipment (whatever brand it may be). I highly recommend lessons with Air Padre Kiteboarding - you owe it to yourself." -Scott
"My husband and I came to SPI so that I could finally learn to ride. SPI offered a shallow, warm environment for me to do that and Air Padre offered the expertise to get me up and on the board. I took a group lesson with Brett and through some unforeseen technical difficulties with the other student, I didn't get much instruction time and didn't feel I had learned much. Jeff and Air Padre offer a high level of customer service though and he made sure I got a private lesson with Brett at a reduced cost. Brett worked with me until I stood up and rode, I even have video to prove it! Thanks Air Padre for helping me accomplish my goal." - Michelle Vancouver, BC
"Kiteboarding travel tip for South Padre Island, Texas, rent from Air Padre Kiteboarding instead of flying or shipping big boards/surf boards. If you can't do without your favorite surf, or large board when traveling by air, be prepared to pay the price and risk the possibility of incurring damage or loss as a consequence of shipping, by ground or air. As an alternative, sign up with Air Padre Kiteboarding and for about $100.00 a week and you can try as many boards as you like. Air Padre has a large, modern variety of boards ranging from skim boards and twin tips to directionals and even paddle boards. It's a good deal, and great opportunities to try new boards, styles of riding, as well as develop new skills. During my last trip to South Padre Island in the fall of 2009, I tried several surfboards, a mako, a big door board, skim board, and even a paddleboard, and had tons of fun and learned a lot of new skills in the surf and on light wind days. Speaking from personal experience, Air Padre Kiteboarding's friendly crew will take good care of you. So go and try something new."
A happy customer,
Laurel from Montana
