In 1999 I wa in Maui  windsurfing, and I met 2 guys that were kiting on the water. Learning the hard way. Basic black and blue. That's all I needed to see! I'm in!  
                                           PHIL BURKE           
                       owner/ instructor

Phil Has been flying kites  since 1997.   He's Both PASA and IKO certified...

I learned  the  HARD WAY. It was painful! I learned all the wrong things not to do....... Fortunately without serious injury(only dislocations, minor abrasions and contusions)
I  started on buggies and first moved to skis on the frozen lakes. After it would snow, it was incredible!  Speeding across the freshly fallen snow with just the sound of the lines whistling in the wind.

Phil is a certified  and insured KITEBOARDING INSTRUCTOR by PASA & IKO .

Phil is a TEAM RIDER for EPIC KITES

CONTACT  AT    phil@kitewise.com    or  203 947 0092  to schedule your lesson.

 

                                         

 Enzo merluzzi   

The original founder of Kitewise.
 He's introduced Kiting to hundred of people around the world. He doesn't seem to like Cold Weather because he ends up somewhere warm all the time! Mexico. the Baja, Brazil  The Outer Banks. As he is really a vampire, there are no pictures of him!

He's always got a smile for everybody on the beach. Ask him about his daughter!!

Wendy is one of our Guest Instructors. As you can see, she has style! As an Eclipse team rider, her responsibility is to show you how it should be done. As a resident of The Outer Banks of North Carolina, she can ride the flat water of the Pamlico Sound or the awesome waves of the Atlantic. She is not only accomplished kiter but a fearless surfer too.

  

   

Kris has been kiting about 2 years. She always has a smile and is not afraid of the cold New England water. She can frequently be found in the Great South Bay or the Outer Banks of North Carolina

Helena and Fernando Dulce reside on the beautiful island of Aruba. They run Xtreme winds kiteboarding, an Approved IKO School.

If you're going to kite in Aruba, contacting them is a must. With a chase boat and local island knowledge they'll make your visit enjoyable and safe!

Joe Ruscito is a Pro Kiteboarder for BEST KITEBOARDING. Joe learned to kite in South Western Ct.  We're proud to know Joe. He's a super positive influence and always has a smile on his face. He has been a guest instructor for several years for KITEWISE. Your stoke is his stoke!

Joe is an Engineering Student in Florida. He's well known as Go Pro Joe or Polllyanna wherever there's wind.

Paul Porter has been a guest instructor for us for several years. We are pleased that he returns.

He' anxious for you to  learn and he has a plan. Cold water doesn't scare him! from Washington state he's a familiar face in the Gorge and Hawaii. He's a professional photographer based in NYC when he's not on the water.

Alex Porter is probably the most liked of our entire crew. He's our guest Chef. Daily he cooks and feeds the tired and sore. He has a magic touch and is a true pleasure to know!

When not in our kitchen, you'll find Alex in the water or as a Professional Photographer based in NYC

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