Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding School

Surf shop in Rodanthe, NC

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4.7 (114 reviews)

Rodanthe, NC

About Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding School

Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding School in Rodanthe, NC, offers comprehensive kiteboarding instruction alongside a large selection of high-quality merchandise. Customers consistently praise the welcoming, laid-back staff for their exceptional service, helpfulness, and ability to organize fun, effective lessons. This location is ideal for beginners seeking personalized instruction in calm waters or anyone needing reliable gear and friendly, knowledgeable local support.

The Good

Customers overwhelmingly praise the staff for being friendly, helpful, kind, and accommodating, citing specific employees like Spencer, Steph, Leslie R., Kevin, Chad, Alex, Nick, and Sam for exceptional service, organization, and instruction. The kiteboarding lessons receive high marks for being fun, encouraging, tailored to individual pace (especially 1:1 instruction), and utilizing high-quality gear, including game-changing helmet walkie-talkies. The location is noted as excellent for beginners due to calmer, shallower waters. The retail shop is frequently complimented for having a huge selection of high-quality merchandise, cool unique items, and the best t-shirt selection in the Outer Banks.

Things to Consider

The primary negative feedback concerns administrative issues, specifically waiting for a refund for weather-cancelled lessons. One reviewer suggested that another school (REAL) offered more experienced instructors and covered more essential safety basics (like self-rescue) than their Kitty Hawk instructor. A few comments noted that some merchandise prices were on the pricey side, and one recent review mentioned a specific instance of rude service at the register and a tripping hazard due to poorly redone flooring.