Gear & safety
Kitesurfing equipment explained: every piece, and what to rent
Every piece of kitesurfing kit explained for beginners: what it does, what to rent instead of buy, what to check before launching and how to care for it in sun and salt.
Lessons, rental, foiling and storage
Kitesurfing services in Marsa Alam
Everything KiteMood offers on the Marsa Alam lagoon: IKO lessons and courses, equipment rental, supervised rental and wing foiling, plus beach use and storage for your own kit.
One kite school, every service you need
KiteMood offers kitesurfing services in Marsa Alam for every kind of kitesurfer: lessons and courses for beginners and improvers, equipment rental for riders who are ready to go alone, wing foiling and a beach service for your own kite equipment. We are an IKO-approved kitesurfing school on a protected lagoon in the south of Marsa Alam, on the Red Sea coast of Egypt.
The lagoon is one of the best places to learn kitesurfing, with a very high chance of wind all year round. Check the wind forecast before you come.
Not sure where to start? The guide below points you to the right page, or you can message us and we will help you choose.
Our kite school at a glance
- School
- IKO-approved kitesurfing school
- Spot
- Protected lagoon in the south of Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt
- Lessons
- We confirm the time when you book
- Levels we teach
- IKO Discovery, Intermediate and Independent
- Class size
- Maximum 2 students per instructor (2:1)
- Booking
- Contact page, WhatsApp or email
Which service is right for you?
Pick the line that sounds most like you.
I have never kitesurfed
Start with Level 1 – Discovery, or choose a beginner package: the 6-hour course or the 8-hour course.
I have had a few lessons
Carry on with Level 2 – Intermediate to learn body drag and the waterstart. Already up and riding and want a refresh before renting? Take the refresher course.
I want to improve my riding
Work on speed control, upwind riding and a basic jump in the advanced course, or book a one-to-one session in advanced kitesurfing tricks.
I want to ride with someone watching
Choose supervised rental: all the equipment, an IKO Assistant Instructor who stays with you and boat rescue on standby. You need to have completed IKO Level 2.
I am ready to ride on my own
Rent a full quiver, a kite and bar or a twintip on our equipment rental page, or try a wing foil set on the foiling page. To rent without supervision, you need to be an independent rider and be able to ride upwind.
I bring my own kite equipment
Our beach use and storage service covers storage, kite inflating, gear washing, launch and landing assistance, Wi-Fi and two rescues.
IKO lessons for every level
Our lessons follow the IKO Kiteboarding Training Path. Each level has its own page with the full lesson content, and you can see them all on our kitesurfing courses page.
IKO 1A to 1E
Level 1 – Discovery
The place where beginners start. Learn which wind conditions are safe, fly a trainer kite, then set up and control a 4/5-line de-power kite and land it by yourself.
First lesson €85 (75 minutes)
See Level 1 →
IKO 2F to 2I
Level 2 – Intermediate
Learn to body drag and recover your board, then water start in both directions, ride a short distance and come to a controlled stop.
€70 to €105 per lesson
See Level 2 →
IKO 3J to 3N
Level 3 – Advanced
Control your speed by edging, ride upwind, change direction without stopping, launch your kite by yourself and land a basic jump.
€80 per hour (€70 per hour after the 5th hour)
See Level 3 →Beginner, refresher and tricks packages
Our packages are ready-made courses and sessions for beginners, returning riders and improvers. Private means one student; semi-private means two students learning together with an instructor and an assistant. Browse them all on our packages page.
6 hours · private or semi-private
Beginner course – 6 hours
A short, focused way to try the sport. Learn kite control on the beach, then body drag through the water. All equipment is included.
Private €480, semi-private €360
See the 6-hour course →
8 hours · private or semi-private
Beginner course – 8 hours
From your first kite lesson to your first rides on the board, with a waterstart lesson included. The course aims to complete IKO Level 2 certification, and all equipment is included.
Private €595, semi-private €475
See the 8-hour course →
4 hours · private
Refresher course
For riders who are already up and riding but want a refresh before renting. Refresh safety, kite control and the waterstart, then practise in a supervised rental session.
From €360
See the refresher course →
2 hours · one-to-one
Advanced kitesurfing tricks
An Advanced Training Session with an IKO instructor to work on jumps, power turns, switch riding and back rolls.
€170 per person
See tricks lessons →Equipment rental, foiling and beach services
For riders who are ready to go on the water without a full lesson, and for kitesurfers who bring their own kit.
Rental
Equipment rental
Rent a full quiver, a kite and bar or a twintip by the hour, the day or the week. To rent without supervision, you need to be an independent rider and be able to ride upwind.
Full quiver from €45 for 1 hour (kite + bar from €25)
See rental prices →
3-hour sessions
Supervised rental
Ride with all the equipment you need, an IKO Assistant Instructor who stays with you and boat rescue on standby. For kitesurfers who have completed IKO Level 2.
From €120
See supervised rental →
Wing foil
Foiling
Foiling courses, coaching and equipment are available on site. Rent a complete wing foil set, the board and foil, the foil only or the wing only.
Complete set from €55 for 1 hour
See foiling →
For your own kit
Beach use and storage
Keep your own kite equipment at KiteMood. Includes storage, kite inflating, gear washing, launch and landing assistance, Wi-Fi and two rescues.
From €19 for 1 day
See beach use and storage →What is included in our lessons
All KiteMood lessons follow IKO guidelines. In our lessons you get:
- Transfer between the school and the beach
- Kites, boards, harnesses, helmets, life vests, wetsuits and other gear during lessons
- Radio-assisted lessons: you are in touch with your instructor by radio at all times
- Lessons taught by IKO Level 2 instructors
- IKO Kiteboarder Card and level certification, once you complete the level
- Low student-to-instructor ratio (maximum 2:1)
All our lessons follow IKO guidelines
KiteMood is an IKO-approved school, and all our instructors are trained and certified by IKO. Read more about KiteMood.
You can read about each level on our kitesurfing courses page.
Extra activities at KiteMood
KiteMood also offers a tandem (20 minutes, €20), a stand-up paddle board (1 hour, €15) and a glass kayak (30 minutes or 1 hour; ask us for the price).
On the beach and on the water at KiteMood
Kitesurfing services in Marsa Alam: your questions answered
Which kitesurfing services does KiteMood offer in Marsa Alam?
KiteMood offers IKO lessons and courses (Level 1 – Discovery, Level 2 – Intermediate and the advanced course), beginner, refresher and tricks packages, equipment rental, supervised rental, foiling and beach use and storage for your own kite equipment.
Where should a complete beginner start?
Start with Level 1 – Discovery, the first stage of the IKO Kiteboarding Training Path. The 75-minute first lesson costs €85. You can also choose a longer package: the 6-hour beginner course covers kite control and body dragging, and the 8-hour beginner course adds a waterstart lesson and aims to complete IKO Level 2 certification.
Is KiteMood an IKO-approved school?
Yes. KiteMood is an IKO-approved kitesurfing school. We follow IKO guidelines in all our kite classes, and all our instructors are trained and certified by IKO. We give lessons for the first three groups of the IKO Kiteboarding Training Path: Discovery, Intermediate and Independent.
What is included in the lessons?
Lessons include the transfer between the school and the beach; kites, boards, harnesses, helmets, life vests, wetsuits and other gear during lessons; radio assistance, so you are in touch with your instructor by radio at all times; IKO Level 2 instructors; the IKO Kiteboarder Card and level certification once you have completed the level; and a low student-to-instructor ratio, with a maximum of 2:1. Each course page lists the details for that course.
Who can rent kitesurfing equipment?
To rent without supervision, you need to be an independent rider and be able to ride upwind. Unsupervised rentals need a deposit and are subject to our rental terms, and if you do not have an IKO Kiteboarder Card we give you a short assessment before you rent. If you have completed IKO Level 2 but would like someone watching, choose supervised rental. You can also rent wing foil gear by the hour: see foiling.
How do I book a lesson or service?
Message us through the contact page, on WhatsApp or by email, and tell us which lesson or service you want and your dates. We will confirm the time for lessons. Supervised rental sessions run 12:00–15:00 or 15:00–18:00.
Find KiteMood in Marsa Alam
KiteMood is on a protected lagoon in the south of Marsa Alam, on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. A transfer between the school and the beach is included with our lessons.
WX78+MMJ, Marsa Alam Road, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt+20 100 328 0081info@kitemood.comMessage us on WhatsAppOpen in Google MapsThe interactive map loads only when you ask for it, which keeps this page fast.
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Not sure which service is right for you?
Tell us your level, your dates and what you would like to do. Message us on WhatsApp, by email or through the contact page and we will help you choose. If our standard lessons do not fit, ask for a personalised offer.