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Stunt Kite Lessons

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Stunt Kite Lessons

With a Beginner Kite Flying Lesson, you will learn how to launch, steer, loop, dive, and land a framed stunt kite with one of our kite instructors.

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Stunt Kite Lessons

Starting At

$69 per person +6% Online Convenience Fee

Duration

1.5 - 2 hours

Best For

Kid-friendly, Flight Experiences, For Kids & Teens

Location

Nags Head
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Stunt Kite Lessons

With a Beginner Kite Flying Lesson, you will learn how to launch, steer, loop, dive, and land a framed stunt kite with one of our kite instructors.

1 Person Private $99 per person
2 Person Private $89 per person
3 Person Private $79 per person
4 Person Private $69 per person

Adventure Overview

With a Beginner Kite Flying Lesson, you will learn how to launch, steer, loop, dive, and land a framed stunt kite with one of our kite instructors.

Learn to fly a stunt kite on the dunes of Jockey’s Ridge State Park.  A stunt kite is a dual-line kite designed for precise control and acrobatic maneuvers, allowing flyers to perform loops, dives, and patterns in the sky. A typical Beginner Kite Flying Lesson will last between 1.5 – 2 hours, depending on the number of students.
Adventure Promotion Recreation

$5 OFF!

Save $5 person when you book for Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday with Kitty Hawk Kites. Call us at (252) 441-4124 or **use code OBXTW5** online!

Adventure Promotion Recreation

$5 OFF!

Mention the offer when booking by phone or apply the discount online during checkout. It’s the perfect way to fly high and save.

Call 1-877-FLY-THIS (359-8447) for booking assistance.
Discount subject to availability. Valid at participating locations only.

Lessons are typically taught in a 4:1 student to instructor ratio. If you would like pricing on groups larger than 4 participants, please give us a call.

Special arrangements for Kite Clinics for large groups are also available.

The class starts with check-in at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head, directly across the highway from the dunes. There, you will learn about winds, safety, and flying conditions, as well as how to assemble and handle a 2- line stunt kite.

Next, your instructor will take you across the highway and up onto Jockey’s Ridge Dunes. The walk is about 100 yards from the store to our flying location on the front of the dune. Once the instructor gives you a demonstration of how to fly a kite, you will begin to fly on your own!

You will be taught how to:

  • Launch the kite
  • Keep it in motion
  • Steer the kite on your own
  • Make the kite dive and loop
  • Create beautiful patterns with a long tail attached to the kite
  • How to land the kite without crashing

Before you know it, you will be proficient and trying out new things on your own!

Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Review some commonly asked questions so you know before you go.

What should I wear? +

What you wear will depend on the weather and time of year. For summer months, it’s highly recommended to wear closed-toe shoes or sand socks to protect your feet from the hot sand. Sunglasses are also recommended to help you track your kite in the sky. Please dress with the current weather conditions in mind!

What should I bring? +

We recommend bringing the following for your lesson:

  • Sunscreen
  • Enough water for 1.5 to 2 hours outside
  • Eye protection
  • A small bag for your belongings

Cameras are welcome and encouraged! While gratuity is not included or expected, it is always greatly appreciated if you feel your instructor provided an excellent experience.

Where is the lesson held? +

Our stunt kite lessons are held at Kitty Hawk Kites in Nags Head, NC, located right across the street from Jockey’s Ridge State Park. JRSP has long been a wonderful venue for wind-related activities. The lesson will begin inside the kite store and move out onto the sand dunes when you are ready to fly your kite.

What type of kites will we learn to fly? +

The focus of the lesson will primarily be on dual-line stunt kites. We work with a variety of brands, including Premier Kites, Prism Kites, and Revolution Kites.

If you have a specific brand or type of kite you would prefer to work with, let us know, and our team will do their best to accommodate your request.

Are group lessons available? +

Currently, our lessons are designed for groups of 4 people or less. If you have a larger group interested in taking lessons, please contact us at (252) 441-4124 and we will do our best to accommodate your group.

Can my family/friends watch my lesson and not participate? +

Absolutely! We encourage you to bring your family and friends along to watch, take photos, and cheer you on as you start mastering different kite tricks!

Reservations Policy

Adventure Reservations Policies

We try to be as flexible as we possibly can to make your experience great, but please be mindful that we do have some policies that should be reviewed.

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Reservations Policy

Adventure Reservations Policies

Our activities tend to fill up, so we encourage you to make your reservation early, especially if you plan to come in June, July, August, September, or during a holiday. While walk-ins are welcome, there is no guarantee that space will be available without a reservation.

Payment

Full payment is required to book your reservation. Kitty Hawk Kites does not hold spots without payment. Your card will be charged when you click “Accept” on the confirmation page. We accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover. If you want to pay by cash or gift card, you must make your reservation at one of our retail stores or activity sites. If you are unsure of where the nearest reservations facility is, please call or text 252-251-4314.
Prices are subject to change, so confirm the rates at time of reservation.

Weather Related Cancellations and Refunds

Weather changes frequently and unexpectedly in coastal areas, and many weather forecasts are inaccurate. Due to these factors, weather related cancellations will likely not occur until very close to time of the scheduled reservation. Should Kitty Hawk Kites cancel your scheduled activity due to unsafe weather conditions, you will be offered the chance to reschedule your activity or Kitty Hawk Kites can either issue you a **wind check** (for Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddleboarding and Surfing) or provide you with a refund for the portion of the activity you were unable to complete.

For instance, in the case of Demo and Beginner Dune Hang Gliding Lessons the first portion (“Ground School”) of your lesson will not be cancelled and is non-refundable within 48 hours. The ground school is pro-rated at $39 per student.
Note: if you were booked on one of our packages, and part of your activities are cancelled due to weather, and you opt for a refund, you will be charged regular price for the activities you completed.

Customer Related Cancellations & Rescheduling

Should the purchasing customer request a refund, Kitty Hawk Kites will provide a full refund for any request that is made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. No refunds will be given for customer cancellations made within the 48 hours before the scheduled activity. If the reservation is made within the 48 hours before the activity time, the reservation is non-refundable at the time of the booking.

Fishing Trips scheduled on the Carolina Blue and the Southern Run require a weeks notice to cancel for a full refund.  Any cancellations made within a week of your fishing trip will be charged full cost of the trip.

Reschedules

Customers may request to reschedule or wind check their scheduled activity to a future time or date at any time up until the day preceding their scheduled activity. Same day rescheduling shall not be permitted.

Late Arrivals & No Show Policy

NO REFUNDS or reschedules will be given if you fail to show up for your activity. Please contact Kitty Hawk Kites 24 hours prior to your scheduled activity if you need to reschedule.

Waivers

For activities that require a liability waiver to be completed, each participant of that activity must complete a waiver to participate in that activity. Minor participants (anyone under 18 years old) must have their waiver completed by their parent or legal guardian in order for the minor participant to take part in the scheduled activity. If you have any questions concerning whether the scheduled activity requires a waiver or how to obtain a waiver for a minor not traveling with their parent or legal guardian, please call 1-877-FLY-THIS to speak to a Kitty Hawk Kites reservations associate.

**Wind Checks**

A wind check is a non expiring voucher which allows you to schedule your activity (Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Paddleboarding and Surfing) for a future date if you are unable to complete your scheduled activity and cannot reschedule during your stay on the Outer Banks. Wind checks do not have to be used by the person to whom they were issued – so don’t lose them. Kitty Hawk Kites is not responsible for lost or stolen wind checks. If you have a wind check and would like to schedule your activity, simply call reservations at 1-877-FLY-THIS and them know you are redeeming a wind check to begin the scheduling process.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our activities as accessible as possible. While some activities may have limitations, we’re happy to work with you to explore accommodations. For assistance or questions, please contact us at (252) 441-4124.