Harwater kiting has graciously donated a lesson package to the Wildwood buggy bash raffle for the American cancer society. Chris (Feyd) asked us which package we wanted, and we really didn't know. Below is the list of 4 packages we have to choose from along with some comments. More info on the packages they offer can be found at www.hardwaterkiter.com
We need your help, please vote on which one you would prefer.

Here are some notes from Chris that pertain to all the packages:
Our standard packages are based on IKO lesson criteria and certification but with some added elements in regards ice safety etc. We require all participants to be intermediate skiers or boarders.
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Level 1: The goal of this clinic is to get you ready to begin moving on your skis or a board. You will learn to fly 2 or 4 line kites as we'll teach you about general kite safety, flying and site assessment. We'll cover set up, safety systems, how to launch, fly and land the kite. This is a raw beginner lesson and a good raffle option for someone who wants to gift a lesson to someone else. Price on Level 1 certification is $180 for a private one on one and runs for 3hrs. Sometimes people do well enough in the Level 1 to ride. Usually if they already have some minimal level of kite flying experience that allows us to breeze through basic handling. All flying equipment and ice gear is provided. This is one of our most popular lesson options.
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Level 2: The goal of this clinic is to get you up and riding for the first time. We'll work on improving your kiting skills, introduce more power and teach you how to use a harness and a depower kite. We'll discuss the various elements that come into play when flying and riding with a snowkite. This is available to anyone that either has a Level 1 IKO or PASA certification (snow or water) or has flying experience and does a skills assessment with us to confirm they are ready for Level 2 instruction.
3hrs instruction, one on one, cost $180.
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Level 3: The goal of this clinic is more advanced kiting ability . We teach you acceleration, stopping, switching direction and riding upwind consistently. You will learn more about kite selection and fly more powerful kites. If time and conditions allow we will also cover basic jump theory.The goal of this lesson is to give you the basic skill of an independent snowkiter.
Time is 2hrs, cost for one on one is $175.

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Snowkite Freeform Coaching: This option is available to Level 1 (or greater) equivalent snowkiters or kite boarders. In these sessions if needed we can assess your snowkiter level based on IKO snowkiter standards, certify you at that level and determine how to progress from there. This is a great option for those who want to "fill in some gaps" in their snow kite skillset or just focus on specific snow kite skills either to round out their skillset or to qualify for a higher IKO certification. This is a popular option for kiters from other disciplines that want to transition to snow and be comfortable and competent or as an option for a guided discovery learning environment for experienced snowkiters who want to ride in areas they are unfamiliar with.

Time 3hrs. Cost per person $120. Includes the use of our school or demo kites. It's always an adventure to see riders used to smooth onshore winds fly in the tight nooks and crannies some of our areas have here. Builds skills like crazy tho.

First- Thanks to Chris and hard water kiting, given that it could be different needs for different folks- but only few of us are raw beginners the freeform coaching deal would appeal to the largest number of folks. Hum this might give me a reason to go way north this winter.
Scott

Scott

Thanks for your reply and vote and to the one other person that voted, but I was hoping for more input than that. I have to believe that there is more of an opinion than this.

Please don't be shy and participate in the poll

I am not attending but I would have a hard time answering this poll.

The valuable level of instruction will depend a lot on who wins. I would expect the Quebec crew and many others would want Freedom Coaching while a whole lot of others will require level 1 ? Others will fit in the middle. Is it not possible for the winner to arrange the skill level with Harwaterkiting when they book the session / lesson?

From a strictly safety minded approach it would have to be a level 1.

Ken you need to come to WBB if you want to be there. If you do not come to WBB you can not be there. And that would mean you are not at WBB so you won't be there.
OH you meant the raffle... I don't know that answer.

Crap I was so busy picking on Ken#2 I forgot to vote. Done that now.

Well it looks like "Snow Freeform Coaching" is the clear choice. I will let Chris know and want to thank him again for his donation as well as everyone who participated in the poll. I know that the winner of this will learn a lot from an expert and have a great time.