Kite Lab
Kite Lab
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Kitelab is South Africa’s number one kitesurf centre. With our perfect beach side location on the warm windy waters of the Langebaan lagoon, we can assist you with your first kite experience, nailing that first jump as well as provide you with first class customer service when purchasing your next kite, board or harness. During our season October to March Langebaan is blessed with strong steady winds and bright clear skies, we await your call and look forward to sharing this amazing sport with you in one of the best kitesurfing destinations in the world!
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Greg
Cape Town Central, South Africa2 contributions
Sept 2020
Langebaan is THE BEST spot in SA to learn to kitesurf... warm, flat, shallow water, lots of space and good wind make it ideal for those wanting to get into this awesome sport. After spending a couple of days on the water toward the end of September with the Kitelab guys I made a ton of progress. They take you through all the basics, like safely setting everything up and kite control, and move you on to more advanced things, like body dragging upwind and actually getting up on the board, at your own pace. The guys are really experienced and knowledgeable, super friendly and helpful with all your questions.
All you need is a towel and some sunscreen and you'll have a great time learning to kitesurf with the Kitelab team.
All you need is a towel and some sunscreen and you'll have a great time learning to kitesurf with the Kitelab team.
Written 1 October 2020
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Jenna L
1 contribution
Oct 2021 • Family
Kite Lab is the best kite school ever !! They were very organised,punctual,had great equipment and have fantastic instructors. It was an unforgettable experience,I would recommend them to anyone anytime. Thank you Ryan and Langes, you are the best !!
Written 6 October 2021
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Rosa
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
I was a bit scared to kite again after a bad experience of kitelessons in Portugal. But our kite instructor (Ryan) from Kite Lab Langebaan was so professional. He explained everything very well and made us feel confidence. Kitesurfing can be a dangerous sport so control the kite is so important, and Ryan helped with that. Thank you so much!
Written 18 January 2023
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JDJ1222
Oakland4 contributions
Dec 2011 • Solo
Spent a few weeks in and around Langebaan on the West Coast and wanted to learn how to kite surf. Kite Lab is located right on the main street, and I had seen their instructors along the main beach with the foil kites. They have instructors from beginners to very advanced, as the owner of the shop, Alan Steele, is an incredibly skilled professional. I spent my lessons at Shark Bay, which is around the corner from main beach, but they'll drive you over there with all of the equipment. I had a ton of fun, and definitely drank a lot of salt water...but they were really patient with me and I was able to get on the board by the end of my lessons! Overall, really happy and glad that I was able to try out my first water sport abroad!
They also have really cute clothes in the shop and sell big brands like Billabong and Hurley and way better prices than you will find in Cape Town.
They also have really cute clothes in the shop and sell big brands like Billabong and Hurley and way better prices than you will find in Cape Town.
Written 8 February 2012
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Anais C
Toulouse, France139 contributions
Extremely friendly and professional.
Kite surfing was awesome, and learnt a lot. They provide the best advice and really guide you through every step needed to learn how to kite surf
Strongly recommended
Kite surfing was awesome, and learnt a lot. They provide the best advice and really guide you through every step needed to learn how to kite surf
Strongly recommended
Written 6 January 2015
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Seugnét R
1 contribution
Dec 2014
We stayed at the kitelab house& found it to be a very stylish estabblishment, were kitesurfers come and go, making it their safe haven far from home. Good vibes, awesome respectful people and warm greetings. Certainly been impressed by staying at the house and Casey organizing everything to the T as if you stay in 5 star hotel. Very chilled an very clean environment. Definitely a kitesurfers dream house, popping a beer after a long day of fun in the sun with a beautiful view over Langebaan! Don't give it a miss!
Written 26 December 2014
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Svenstontensen
München3 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
I have been trying to become autonomous for 3 years know. It took 3 days with the guys from Kite Lab and I did it. Thanks to Michael (great trainer), Alan (who really figured out what I needed) and some real good equipment. Apart from that, the guys are relaxed and friendly....
Written 16 December 2013
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Phillip G
Cape Town Central, South Africa2 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
My wife and I live and work in Johannesburg. We often fly down to Langebaan to spend a weekend there and love visiting Kitelab. We normally hire SUP's from the owner, Alan Steele. Alan and Shaun (the manager) are very accomodating and often offers to open the shop a little earlier for us so that we can do a sunrise SUP session on the lagoon. I have referred numerous friends to Kite lab for lessons whom are all raving about the quality and professionalism of the lessons. The store also retails a variety of gear and clothing. If you are keen to start kiteboarding or SUP'ing and looking for friendly, honest and reliable staff... look no further.
Written 28 February 2013
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GuillaumeDuCap
Cape Town Central, South Africa4 contributions
Dec 2020
Having learned to kite surf with Kite Lab 6 years ago with great instructors and top new equipment, I came back to Kite Lab this month to practice Kite foiling and I recommend Kite Lab again. Friendly, helpful, responsive and professional.
Written 12 December 2020
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nathan103733
3 contributions
Nov 2020
Langebaan is a great place to learn to kitesurf, and the instructors at kitelab are all excellent - very knowlegeable, patient, encouraging, and with a range to teaching styles.
Written 6 December 2020
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