I've taken several lesson with Bill Gehring and have found both the Air Padre Kite school program and Bill, as an instructor to be excellent. First the program setup: The first lesson is taught on the beach in an area completely separate from where the majority of the kiters are located; the following lessons are taught from the boat, again,... More

This is going to be a simple and short review, 5 years of patronage at this shop, Air Padre has a bigger selection in kites, boards and accessories than any other shop on the island, Jeff and the Staff recommendations are knowlegable, honest and never pressured, And if you wreck your kite- Like split it in half (as I have... More

I've been wakeboaring for years but at age 50 wanted to simplify my life. Kiteboarding had an instant appeal, but I didn't want to go through that initial learning curve in the "brisk" (translated: numbing) Puget Sound waters around Seattle. The sun and warm water of SPI were ideal conditions and Air Padre provided top notch instruction. I was up... More

I am 56 years old and decided to take up kiteboarding(after windsurfing for 25 years...booked lessons for my self and my wife. Bill Gehring got me riding in two lessons, my wife is comfortable flying the kite and will be riding soon....intro class covered safety, basics of equip, wind, variables, and set up. Boat class(went on boat to ez to... More

loved it! will recomended to everyone to try at least once!

I am in my fifties and a woman who wanted to have another water sport other than surfing. I tried a couple of lessons on Maui and did not progress like I wanted and felt discouraged that I couldn't move forward. Kiteboarding friends persuaded me to go to Padre Island and learn because of the ideal conditions. I am so... More

Very professional shop. They offer repair, lessons, gear etc. The "try a board" program is great"!

These guys are extremely friendly and accommodating. One suggestion if the wind is light on SPI - try Holly Beach if you are a solid intermediate or higher.

We wanted a kayak trip and went about 1 1/2 hour before they closed. They suggested we come back the next day, but I asked for a discount since we had to be back so soon. They agreed. Very easy transaction for the rental and they will keep your car keys for you. Very nice staff.