Looking for lessons.

The minnow · Since 26 Jan 2009 395 Posts argentina Obsessed

Worst example yet, the secret agent, self taught spy,
......Being on the recieving end is tough , I still have fantasys of takkin lessons,
being certified, and insurance,, This is not happening,, so everybody knows,,,
you better keep your distance, if you know its me!!!!
........... this is no 2006,, and seems like 2010 is demanding everyone watches extra hard, for fools like kooky the clown,,, things are out of control, and people are iching to call the police,,,even well trained experienced people get drug, in this sport,
Any piliot knows your experience by just watching your movments,, so be smart,,
..... If you go to a popular beach some school will domminate that area,
,,,,,,,, The problem begins,,,,is that you will need a experienced kiteboarders help, and if your the <bob> that didnt break down, <gas-grass-ass> why the f--k should they help you,, lossing your board is more than lessons??,, and am done returning boards to un greatfulls,, you better have that beer and a ten spot ready,

K4L · Since 19 Jan 2009 483 Posts Obsessed

DownStream · Since 18 Apr 2007 381 Posts Obsessed

who gets 300/hr?

i'd teach there for sure.

gear, fuel, insurance, time spent with students thats not billed for, plus scheduling, rescheduling, gearing up, gear maintenance, etc.

its not easy to do it right

recognize.

DownStream · Since 18 Apr 2007 381 Posts Obsessed

and........

(btw, this is my best forum rant to date)

if you commit yourself to showing people to kite both safely and with style, and your going to make yourself available for them when its windy, there is almost no way you can hold down another job. you are ready when the wind blows, anyday, everyday to be on the water.

plus, wind doesnt blow from 9-5. try logging more than 20 hours of lessons in a week. its super hard. just try wearing a wetsuit for 20 hrs a week.

im not bitchin, i just respect kite instructors.

tips are definately appreciated.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1414 Posts Alameda Spelling Expert

KimSoderholm · Since 12 Aug 2009 102 Posts Stoked

Tips are optional right? If you don't think tipping is necessary in a particular circumstance, then don't tip. If you think tipping in general is stupid, then don't tip.

A tip, or gratuity, is a small amount of money given voluntarily as a token of appreciation for a service rendered. We tip our instructors as a way of thanking them for good service. We might also leave a very low tip, or no tip at all, as a signal that the service was substandard.

forrest · Sun Jul 04, 10 9:07 am

Brett makes a few really good points that most of us don't ever think about. I think it's worth noting that.

blancoh2o · Since 15 Mar 2005 1154 Posts Oregon Phishy

Spike you are an engineering major right? You might want to consider taking some economics and business classes too.

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Tips are retarded: you are already paying for service, so why would you "tip for the service" if you've already paid for it. If you value your service higher than what you are charging, fucking charge more and let people decide if they want to pay for it. Same goes for restaurants: waitresses making $200 a night with no higher level education, just because "its not easy dealing with people asking you for things all the time." Really? Then get another job, or charge more for the food so that the waitresses can get paid more.[/quote]

undertow · Since 15 Feb 2008 371 Posts BeaversBurg Obsessed

If you don't tip when going out to eat, getting a drink at a bar, haircut, then do it yourself. If somebody does a good job, than 10% is is the least you can do. If I go out for anything 15% if it is average, if better 20% + is the call.

if you can't afford it

stay at home.....

ben944 · Since 04 Jun 2010 51 Posts

Hey volksfan heres a tip, at some point someone had to figure it out on There own, be that person, Save the money and the tip.

pdxmonkeyboy · Sun Jul 04, 10 9:01 pm

Nak · Mon Jul 05, 10 12:10 am