LEVEL 1
WING SURFING
LESSON
GRAB HOLD
$200 per person, 2 Hour Group Lesson
Book with a Friend & Save $50!
Max 3 Participants
Gear Provided
– What You’ll Learn on Boards with Fins (not foils) –
Wing handling, steering and getting underway
Stance and wing trim
180 turns
Staying upwind, riding the board’s fins
Safety and self rescue
Are You Ready? Yes. No wind sport experience is needed. The handheld wing is feather light. The boards we utilize are stable, and classes take place in a protected lagoon. No excuses. Anybody can do it. Let’s go!
Board, wing, leash, wetsuit, PFD, and booties provided
Bring a friend & save $50 (savings applied at checkout)! *Max of 3 participants
LEVEL 2
WING FOILING
LESSON
TAKE FLIGHT
$250 per person, 2 Hour Private Lesson
Max 2 participants*
Gear Provided
– What You’ll Learn on Boards with Foils –
Getting underway, upwind riding
Stance, trim and pumping
180 degree turns
Taking flight, riding the foil
Safety and self rescue
Are You Ready? Yes, if you’ve taken a Wing Surfing lesson and can stay upwind. This class targets riders who have already dialed in their wing handling, and are inspired to take flight riding a foil. Beginner classes take place on a sandbar that saves energy, and aids progression.
Board, wing, leash, wetsuit, PFD and booties provided
* Students may enroll an additional friend in this class for an additional $150 (max 2 participants). Book both slots at the same time if booking online. Text 541-319-8702 or call 541-386-6086 to add your friend at a different time or to pay separately.
LEVEL 3
WING FOILING
LESSON
INTERMEDIATE WING FOIL LESSONS
$250, 2 Hour Private Lesson
Max 1 participant
Gear Provided or Ride Your Own
– What This Class May Cover –
Long and level flying
Pumping and efficiency
Upwind riding
Jibing on foil
Tacking on foil
Swell riding
Are You Ready? Yes, if you’ve taken a wing foiling “Take Flight” lesson with us, or are getting first flights on foil. This class also targets riders already up and flying who want to dial in jibes, tacks or swell riding. Classes may take place on a sandbar that saves energy, and aids progression.
Board, wing, leash, wetsuit, PFD and booties provided
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations within 48 hours of your lesson will be offered a 50% refund. No Shows will not receive a refund. Full refunds will be offered for cancellations made over 48 hours in advance or to customers who had their lessons cancelled for low wind.
NO WIND POLICY
If there is no wind on the day of your lesson you can either reschedule or receive a full refund.
What Gear do you use for Foil Lessons?
Boards: Duotone Sky Start 170L, Duotone Sky Free 135L, Armstrong FG Wing 105L, 120L, 135L, Naish Hover Wing Ascend Carbon Ultra 112L & 122L
Wings: Duotone Unit, Armstrong XPS MKII, Naish Neutron (various sizes)
Foils: Duotone Free 2.0 1300, 1600 & 1900, Armstrong Step 1 1250, 1550, 1850, 2450, Naish Jet High Aspect 1440, 1640
WHY SMALL GROUPS?
Our goal is to provide a private setting that maximizes progression, and fun.
WHY BIG WINDS?
Located in Hood River, Oregon, in the Columbia River Gorge, our Big Winds’ lesson program spans 35 years, 30,000+ customers, and targets all abilities and ages. Our formula is simple: lightweight rigs, stable boards, a protected lagoon and, of course, expert instruction. With us, you’re winging in no time!
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