What is Kiteboarding | Kitesurfing? People who invent extreme sports must have a lot of spare time on their hands. Whoever developed the idea of Kiteboarding could be described as an inspired and brilliant thinker, or as surfer weirdo with nothing else better to do than devise better ways to pump high volumes of adrenalin through human veins. But the certainty is this: Kiteboarding is the most radical and extreme water sport possible that doesn't require a big combustion engine in a fibreglass non-displacement hull. It is a combination of windsurfing, surfing, and paragliding – what more could you ask for? The sport involves standing on a wake board, which is designed shorter than a surfboard to make it highly manoeuvrable. The kite surfer holds onto a specially crafted bar which has 4 primary control lines all running up to a large 5-square metre kite. Think of it as controlling a small trick kite, only this is much larger and is capable of pulling you through, and over, the water at great speeds. By adjusting the angle of the kite in relation to the wind, kite surfers are able to propel themselves in many directions and with great haste. Malaysia is situated in South East Asia and has ample winds for kiteboarding during the monsoon season in month November to February at East Coast Peninsular Malaysia. You will find Malaysia to be the place for excitement and true endurance. Lined with beautiful white sandy beaches, tropical plants and coconut trees and pristine seas, Malaysia is a true paradise for the sport as well as a vacation. In East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, the popular Kiteboarding beach is Cherating and Balok Beach. On any day from July to Feb with more than 10 knots of breeze. Spectators are always amazed to watch the kiteboarders in action. To get to Cherating or Balok Beach, follow the Karak Highway east from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan beach. From there, you can't miss the fluorescent kites shooting across the beach. People interested in learning how to Kiteboarding should be warned that it takes many days, if not weeks of practice to grasp the basics. This is not an activity you can participate in just for afternoon leisure. You need to know how to swim and how to survive in the water with equipment hanging from you. You need to master being body-dragged through the water while flying the kite above your head. And you need to master standing on a surfboard while holding onto a large kite. Then there are gybes, tacks, jumps, recoveries etc. Sound easy? I didn't think so. Having a background in sailing or wind physics is a great help when learning this sport.

Lesson Description: Ex. Kuantan, Balok Beach Course Includes: Kiteboarding Instructor Local Safety Kiteboarding Guidelines Course Excludes: Kiteboarding Equipment (student must have own equipment) Return Transportation to Balok Beach, Kuantan. Personal Accident Insurance Coverage. Meals Group Size Minimum:  1 student per day Maximum: 2 student per day Lesson Rate RM80.00 per hour lesson What to Wear & Bring A POSITIVE, FRIENDLY ATTITUDE & GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR!! Two sets of clothing - One 'Wet' set for the kiteboarding - long or short     sleeved T-shirt; short pant and anything comfortable.     Another 'Dry' set for return. Jeans are not welcome! Beach sandals or sport shoes Towel and Cap Sun Screen Lotion and Basic Toiletries

For reservations and info for the lessons, please email to enquiry@ballzaction.com or contact us to enquires for the lessons. Below are our terms and conditions for kiteboarding lesson cancellations, no shows, refunds, and reschedule. Minimum 2 days to one week notice of the booking for any kiteboarding lesson. Minimum 1 or 2 students upon booking! Student must have your own complete set of kiteboarding equipment for the lesson. Currently, Ballzaction do not provide any equipment or rental set at this moment! Full payment made before lesson start. Last payment date is one week or 3 days prior to the lesson. Refund for kiteboarding lessons only if there is bad weather or unforeseen circumstances or reschedule. In the event of reschedule, the customer need only pay for his/her accommodation. A full refund shall be given to the client who calls us to cancel any lesson/rental (hereafter referred to as "activity" or "activities") at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. All activities shall be subject to a 50% cancellation fee if canceled in less than the prescribed 48 hours period. All activities may be rescheduled for the same activity to another day without penalty with at least 12 hours notification. Activities scheduled outside of regular business hours (9am - 6pm) must be rescheduled before the close of business on the day before. Poor weather or winds below 6 knots makes kiteboarding not possible and lessons would be reschedule. Please note that this is not cancellation and fees are not refundable. No-shows are clients who do not cancel but who miss their activity for any reason. No-shows will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee and shall not be entitled to any refund. All refunds for activities shall be made within 7 days from date of cancellation. Refunds will be processed upon original receipt. Activities already taken are nonrefundable. Students must check in by phone on the day of the lesson for time and location notification. Valid to anyone who age is 12 and above and in good health condition. BallzAction and its partners, management and its staff shall under no circumstances whatsoever be liable for any injuries or loss or damage to students participating in the kiteboarding sport (Liability Release Form will be signed by participants). Insurance will not be covered from the package. Student must have their own insurance coverage. Rates subject to change without notice.