PUMP FOIL / DOCKSTART LESSONS
Pump foiling is a new foil sport that involves using your body to generate power and lift to move a board forward without relying on waves or wind.
NEVER TRIED PUMPING?
Come and join one of our sessions to learn the basics
CAN ANYONE LEARN?
Yes, anyone can learn to pumpfoil. Its a perfect no wind activity and will really help you improve your wingfoil and kitefoil skills
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
We have one of the biggest and friendliest watersports communities in the North West.
PUMPFOIL LESSONS
£90
INTRO TO PUMPFOIL
Come and learn the basics to pump foiling.
An instructor will guide you through your first steps.
- How to dismount safely
- How to land on the board
- Feet and body position
- Gliding on the foil
- Your first pump
Price per person | 2 hour lessons
£90
IMPROVE YOUR PUMP FOIL
Improve your pumpfoil
- Extended glides on the foil
- Improved pumping techniques
Price per person | 2 hour lessons
£90
DOCK START
Learn how to self start from the side of the dock ready for becoming an independent pumper.
Price per person | 2 hour lessons
BUY YOUR KIT
Time to splash some cash on your new favourite hobby. Northern Watersports have all the latest equipment for sale, demo or rent. We will help guide you through the different brands, sizes and models to ensure the equipment is right for you.
VISIT NORTHERN WATERSPORTS SHOPFAQs
Pump foiling is a super fun sport to learn.
Previous experience of sports that require balance such as skateboard, SUP, wingfoil or kitefoil will help but not a requirement.
It can take around 3-4 sessions to become independent.
It can take 30+ hours to be able to self start and ride 30 seconds plus.
You don't need to be strong or even that fit to start pumpfoil. Its all down to technique.
All equipment is included, but you can bring the below:
- A surfing wetsuit, if you prefer to use your own
- A towel for a shower
- Any emergency medication you would like us to take out with us (Such glucose for diabetics / Inhalers / Epipens)
- Snacks
Yes, You can book for two people in the same class
Ideally below 10 knots of wind
You can book as it suits you. We are open 7 days a week when there is wind.
The closer together you have your session the quicker you will learn
- Toilets
- Changing areas
- Hot showers
The booking policy is flexible to accommodate the effects of weather. We cannot however take any responsibility for too much wind
Any lessons cancelled by Northern Kites due strong wind can be rescheduled.
If a customer cancels less than 48 hours before the lesson starting or does not show, then no refund or alternative date is offered.
No refunds are given, Customers have 1 year to take their lesson
We have an awesome community of pumpfoilers you can join in with after your lessons. Also plenty of social evenings at the Lake and Wallasey Beach Club
Our instructors will teach you all about the gear during your lessons.
We also have a great range of new and used equipment to buy from our shop. Ask about our discount on gear for students who have taken lessons
