Instructor Mike

Newbie

I just had my second lesson with Mike and it was a blast! Being a total newbie, I wasn't really sure what I was doing and I know I probably wasn't the easiest person to coach. But Mike was so chill and understanding. He gave me some killer tips and his teaching style was super fun. He totally adapted everything to my level. I seriously learned so much in just two hours and I'm definitely gonna ask for Mike again next time :))

Marta | Sep 17, 2023

Mike

Mike is a Good and passionate Instructor i recommand him

Theo | Sep 14, 2023

Amazing experience!

I had an incredible experience in Tarifa with Mike as my instructor. Even though it had been two years since my first kiteboarding lesson, Mike and I began the week with a brief refresher before diving into body dragging and kiting. Mike's guidance was invaluable, as he struck the perfect balance between providing assistance and allowing me the autonomy to grasp kiteboarding swiftly. Without a doubt, I will be booking him again for my next adventure!

Louis Colle | Sep 14, 2023

“Be one with the kite”

Mike is an amazing instructor, and an old soul. I had previously booked 8hrs at Alex Pastor the last 10 days of July, and absolutely loved the professionalism and safety standards, not to mention the team. However in early September I was staying an hour away from Tarifa and decided to book with another person. Let say it was the worst two hours of my life, especially when I ended up flying a few feet in the air, until I let go of my kite and ended up falling flat like a board head buried in the sand. It was painful, scary, and was about to quit at that moment. After a “lightbulb” moment I called Alex Pastor and was quickly booked for 4 hrs with Mike. Mike knew what I could already do yet, within 10 min, he was able to tell that I was afraid. I explained what had happened and he quickly adapted to my way of learning, started the process of getting comfortable with the kite once again. Mike is extremely patient and answered all my questions, while I was flying the kite. Safety is a top priority for Mike and he never left my side. Once I was comfortable flying the kite he had me practice closing my eyes and feel how the kite responded with the wind (it was a day with very low wind, not enough to go out in the ocean, but enough to fly a kite and keep it steady), hence the title of this post! It was an amazing feeling and I got an amazing feel of how little one need to move the bar to park the kite. This exercise gave me the confidence and reassured me that kite surfing is definitely a sport I love. Mike made that happen, he did it all, I I lay had to trust him which was as easy as I said he is calm and gives out an old soul vibe. Mike gave me the greatest gift, the love of kite surfing again. 10/10 definitely recommend! Mike thank you once again for giving me the confidence to continue on my kite surf journey!

Camila | Sep 9, 2023

skillful instructor

I appreciated the chance to train with different instructors. mike was a big gain! he was patient and pationate about giving me the best learning experience. highly focused with great input, so I could very easily develop my skills. thanks alot, mike!

christian | Sep 4, 2023