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Stefan Vance
Instructor Level 3
Belfast - United Kingdom - Teaching in English
102Training Hours - 105Votes - 1276Teaching Hours - 0ATC - 0ITC
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04 June, 2015 |
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Kiteboarder Level 3N Assistant Instructor 3 Days Instructor Level 1 |
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Assistant Candidate Instructor Level 1 Candidate Equipment International Kiteboarding Signs Self Rescue and Pack Down Intermediate Quiz Bar Adjustments Instructor Level 2 Aspect Ratio (AR) Instructor Level 3 |
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Freestyle Academy Kitesurfing School | 31/10/2019 | Till date |
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Reviewed 18 May 2022
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Reviewed 05 May 2022
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Reviewed 29 Apr 2022
They were great
Friendly helpful and safe
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Reviewed 02 Apr 2022
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Reviewed 30 Mar 2022
Great School & Instructors
I was really impressed by the quality of the equipment and tuition as well as the location. My instructor Stefan was very patient and I was able to successfully water start by the end of my training.
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Reviewed 23 Mar 2022
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Reviewed 07 Mar 2022
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Reviewed 17 Jan 2022
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Reviewed 16 Jan 2022
Great course, see you soon!
Big thank you to Stefan & the kiteboarding family at Freestyle Academy for making this an amazing experience. Through the ups & downs of the learning process, Stefan was always supportive and made me feel safe throughout, making it a very fun & unforgettable experience. Looking forward to continue kiteboarding & improving my skills - see you soon!
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Reviewed 14 Jan 2022
Great atmosphere and great group of people
I loved the experience and the people at the IKO Kiteboarding Community, super friendly and very welcoming. I recommend if you are in boracay to take the time to learn something new and meet a great community! I will be back!
ciao
Emiliano
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Reviewed 21 Nov 2021
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Reviewed 27 Jul 2021
Learning to kite surf in Boracay
Hi, I'm Lottie, and I'm 13 years old. I thought that I was taught very well, my instructor, Stefan, explained everything, and made sure that I understood everything, which I appreciated. I also thought that it was very helpful to have a walkie talkie strapped to my helmet, because it made communicating easier. I thought that my lessons were very well paced, and it was fun. Overall I really enjoyed the experience, and I'm looking forward to kite boarding in the future.
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Reviewed 11 Jun 2021
Boracay Kitesurf
Stefan and Ken were great. Wind was good but pushed the surf up so it was hard to get stable. But it was fun!
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Reviewed 28 May 2021
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Reviewed 25 May 2021
Amazing learning experience and company
Best place to learn kiteboarding! You will be well taken care of. The caddies and instructors help alot - from basic kiteboarding principles to giving out useful tips. I've finished my course this January but quickly progressed to foiling and strapless riding. The school provides professional instructors and amazing equipment to learn on especially the walkie talkies.
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Reviewed 15 May 2021
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Reviewed 04 May 2021
Great teacher, great kite school! Highly recommended!
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Reviewed 02 May 2021
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Reviewed 27 Apr 2021
Great kite school, Great instructor
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Reviewed 22 Apr 2021
Very professional and great vibe
I have to really thank my instructor for finally making possible that I can sail autonomously. Definitely toi recommend and looking forward coming back
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Reviewed 02 Apr 2021
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Reviewed 01 Mar 2021
kite course Boracay
great teaching, great people, fun place, we are family of 3 and we all were very pleased with the course. I can highly recommend Stefan Vance and Ron as teachers, they were always positive and helping even if our physical abbility was sometimes not the greatest. Also great equipment and service - addicting!
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Reviewed 04 Feb 2021
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Reviewed 25 Jan 2021
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Reviewed 14 Jan 2021
Super fun!
Felt good knowing a lot of safety precautions + procedures. Flying the kite was scary at first, but my sister and I got a good feel of it just after 1.5 hours, it was great! Our instructor was reassuring and safe, which we appreciated because we tend to worry while learning new board sports (haha). Would come back to learn this sport, the staff at Freestyle Academy Boracay were so nice and friendly!
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Reviewed 05 Jan 2021
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Reviewed 26 Dec 2020
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Reviewed 23 Dec 2020
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Reviewed 08 Dec 2020
Comes highly recommended
Great instructors & very good equipment!
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Reviewed 19 Oct 2020
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Reviewed 27 Mar 2020
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Reviewed 03 Mar 2020
Great instructor, great school!
Stephen was a great instructor, I’ve improved dramatically after my course with him. He is very professional and experienced. And Freestyle Academy kitesurfing school in boracay is absolutely my favorite school in the world.
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Reviewed 22 Feb 2020
Great school, teacher and experience!!
What a great school and teacher. Really patient and teaches me a lot in the time I took lessons!! Great experience and will be continued!
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Reviewed 05 Feb 2020
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Reviewed 05 Feb 2020
Excellent school & instructor!
I couldn't recommend Freestyle Academy & my instructor Stefan enough! Stefan was very patient & easy to understand, and I was up on the board for the first time much quicker than I expected! There is also a big focus on safety and understanding the kite system which made me feel very comfortable in the water from the start.
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Reviewed 21 Jan 2020
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Reviewed 13 Jan 2020
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Reviewed 09 Jan 2020
5 Stars to Freestyle Academy
Freestyle Academy is a top school and Stefan V. is the most knowledgeable and effective kite instructor I have learned from since starting my Kite journey 8 months ago.
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Reviewed 08 Jan 2020
Excellent school
Excellent school that hit all the major points of learning kitesurfing that you'd want: prioritized safety above all else, friendly staff, quick communications, and of course fun!
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Reviewed 07 Jan 2020
My experience in Freestyle Academy.
I first started with kite control while living in Muscat, Oman, and progressed to basic board skills in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka. Upon moving to join my family in Boracay, Freestyle Academy was my first choice of kite school and has remained my favorite ever since.
Freestyle Academy has, for me, always had the best of all things associated with kite boarding. It has the best people, both on and off the water. Their whole gang is amazing here, and undoubtedly benefits from having Ken and Ali leading the way. My respect for these guys is without equal.
So, aside from the fun and supportive atmosphere, this is also my preferred spot for kiting. Support is there from the beginning to the end, each and every day. I know these guys have my back, and are always measured in their support as they allow me to enjoy what i'm doing, progress as fast as is safely possible, and yeah, really enjoy being a part of it all.
What else can I say. My tricks are progressing and soon i will start to foil too. Even equipment advice, maintenance and repair is available here, as you'd expect really from guys who have been so busy here on Bulabog for so long.
5 stars. 10/10. 100% Love it.
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Reviewed 02 Jan 2020
Great kite school
Great knowledgeable instructors and very welcoming. Definitely recommended!
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Reviewed 22 Dec 2019
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Reviewed 21 Dec 2019
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Reviewed 15 Dec 2019
Best. Thing. Ever.
The people at Freestyle Academy are like a family from the very start. Safety and instructions are priority and the teachers are amazing. Hope to come back soon!
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Reviewed 14 Dec 2019
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Reviewed 10 Dec 2019
Excellent
Great experience. But the place just needs to be renovated again due to the recent closure of boracay. Other than that, it was all good!
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Reviewed 10 Dec 2019
Nice experience
I had a nice experience in boracay when I learnt kite surfing. It is the best place to learn
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Reviewed 10 Dec 2019
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Reviewed 03 Dec 2019
Happy kiter !
The place the school are ideal for anyone to learn fast and with safety how to kitesurf! The instructor is really a professor in kiteboarding! Thank you all!
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Reviewed 28 Nov 2019
Great
Good teacher, clear explication and pret attention, friendly buddy
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Reviewed 27 Nov 2019
Keen eye for detail
Great instructer, very keen eye on detail. Explains things very well. Very happy with the outcome.
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Reviewed 03 Apr 2019
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Reviewed 26 Mar 2019
An excellent experience
Thanks, Freestyle Academy Boracay, for facilitating such a good start to my "kitesurfing career". I can recommend you to others without any hesitation.
Thank you guys!!!
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Reviewed 04 Mar 2019
Perfect spot in Pradise Boracay.
Stefan from Freestyle Academy in Boracay is a pro trainer and cannot say any bad things about him - only positives. He is not wasting any time to achieve the goal - to teach people how to kite. Highly attentive aproach in safe conditions.
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Reviewed 17 Feb 2019
Great Experience!
As an older student, I was a bit worried about how I would go but felt that I was in totally competent hands. A great experience.
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Reviewed 15 Feb 2019
Awesome kitesurfing school!!
I had an awesome time in Boracay learning kitesurfing at Kitesurfing academy!! Thanks to Ron, Ken & team!! Will come back for sure!
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Reviewed 11 Feb 2019
great stuff, great wind, great week !
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Reviewed 05 Feb 2019
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Reviewed 04 Feb 2019
Amazing Kitesurfing skills. Beginning ;)
I would like to say that teaching in Freestyle Academy was in a high level, and I after 4 hours I can already stand on the board and ride ;) I am very excited and the kitesurfing is already became my new passion! Thanks to Freestyle Acadamy for good basics ;) to instructor Stefan and owner Warren;)
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Reviewed 05 Jan 2019
Amazing people and course
The team at freestyle academy are great and very welcoming. As for the course, we couldn't have asked for a better instructor than Stefan. He is very patient (probably the most important quality for any teacher) and is able to pass on his knowledge effortlessly which meant learning from him was easy as well.
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Reviewed 30 Dec 2018
He’s so passionate about kitesurfing. He’s a wonderful instructor who’s very patient and care about his student. As all the little details and tips he taught, I could tell he definitely masters kitesurfing. Best instructor!
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