The experience of paddle boarding for the 1st time is indescribably cool! It is actually a lot more difficult than I imagined. I do a lot of yoga and run and I still thought the paddling was semi-difficult. The current once you leave the bay area is very strong in 1 direction. Whatever you do, don’t go right!!! You will be fighting hard to come back in! The boards are not quite what I thought and I have been told that they are usually thinner. I was kind of glad they were a little more rugged though. Service inside the store was okay. I think the store itself needs lockers for belongings. That would make things a little easier.
Jessica C.
Tu valoración: 1 McAllen, TX
This was the first kite shop we went to when my husband and I arrived on the island. Their customer service was terrible and they told us north flats was the only place to kite and charged me a 5 $ fee to be a «spectator» on their beach while I watched my husband kite. They did not advertise any other kiting spots(which there are multiple) that did not charge any fees. I wanted to take kiting lessons and they did not seem eager to teach me or get me involved in the sport. Plus, they wanted cash for the lessons which could have been up to 1000 $. Who carries that kind of cash around? Where is the money going? It’s 2015, you would think I could use my credit card. I ended up taking my business elsewhere at another kite shop called SPI kiteboarding and had a great time learning with them at kite ranch. I would not recommend investing your money or time with air padre.
Lynn L.
Tu valoración: 4 Cleburne, TX
Bought a Groupon for riding kayaks in the bay. It was a good time and we did not too fall of our kayaks once. You are given the option to stay in the canal or go into the bay. After making our way through the canal to the bay we felt comfortable enough to venture out into the open water. It was to be a 4 hour trip but we probably only stayed out an hour or so.
David W.
Tu valoración: 4 Austin, TX
We had several great lessons from Petra. I wish the shop had called to confirm our lesson a bit earlier, but once we arrived everyone was super friendly. You’re on island time in Padre. We did a group lesson, and I got to see how Petra worked with students of different skill/athletic levels and she did a great job. Be prepared for it to take 3 – 4 lessons before you’re up on a board safely, they really work you through all of the skills you’ll need to safely deal with emergency situations on the water.
Joe Anna H.
Tu valoración: 5 Austin, TX
This is a great place! They are reasonably priced and have great items for rent. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer or more helpful group of people. Thanks!
Susan Q.
Tu valoración: 5 Houston, TX
We had a girls trip and decided to try Stand up paddle boarding. We had so much fun! We did not get a lesson, but turns out it’s pretty easy to figure out(especially with those beginner boards). Thanks to the guy who told us to go against the wind first, otherwise we would’ve been stuck out on the ocean… note to all who are interested, go on a non-windy day!
Jesshay G.
Tu valoración: 4 Austin, TX
Good local shop, always willing to help, extensive inventory to keep your vacation on track if something breaks.
Marcia T.
Tu valoración: 5 Austin, TX
My grandson had a landboarding lesson with Joel. He sequenced the lesson so well, was not condescending in the way some people are when talking with kids, and amazingly within the course of an hour he was on the board and moving with the power provided by the kite. The equipment was just adjusted to him and the wind. They were very flexible about scheduling in order to have the right wind conditions. It was the high point of our South Padre trip. He can’t wait to try again.
Russell R.
Tu valoración: 5 Austin, TX
I drive from Austin and found Air Padre’s web site. I called in and spoke with Paul, he was very nice and worked with my schedule. I had a great time surfing and Paul really made the experience fun. I hope Air Padre Kiteboarding is in business for a long time, they provide a great service at an affordable price.