Ocean Republic
Ocean Republic
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Asia's 1st IKO kiteboarding center and the center where kite lessons professionalism was brought to Asia. Attention to safety and its position on the lagoon make it the no1 kite center on Bulabog Beach. Not full of flags and bling, but the real thing. Easiest kites to fly on Boracay for the fastest learning. Excellent selection of the latest equipment and a selection of premium brands retail make this the 1 stop kite shop on Boracay. Slingshot, Future, Nobile, LiP, Mystic, Prolimit + other premium brands.
Boracay, Philippines

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Ilya K
Moscow, Russia6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
My wife and myself took a lot of lessons for advanced kiters with Nikita Ipatov. Would definitely recommend everyone from beginners to experience kiters to take lessons with Nikita. He is a good and patient coach and a fun guy as well.

As for Boracay, it is one of the best places on Earth to learn kitesurfing. Steady consistent strong winds (15-25 knots 27 out of 30 days in January), good flatish water and spot right in the center of the vibrant village makes it a perfect place to kite.

We have been on different kite spots all over the world and twice on Boracay and will definitely come back again.
Written 21 February 2018
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Hello Ilya, Thank you for the positive response we are delighted you appreciated the high instructor skill level of Nikita. We hope to see you again at Ocean Republic. Regards Ocean Team
Written 22 February 2018
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thierry b
Montpellier, France27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2017 • Solo
Perfect experience : up to date equipment of one of the best kite brand, very professional teachers and beachboy who are always looking for helping you to launch and land your kite. Cool outdoor lounge facing the sea. Cool and very profesional teachers.
Really a place to go to leanr kite or rent excellent equipment.
Written 23 October 2017
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Hello Thierry, We are delighted you had such a great experience at Ocean Republic, we be stokked to see you again later in the season or another time. Spread the good word ! Thank you for your awesome review. Regards Ocean Team
Written 25 October 2017
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Lukas S
London, UK1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Solo
The team from Ocean Republic was extremely helpful during my time in Boracay. Excellent kite surfing school and the equipment was also in very good condition. I would definitely recommend them, especially if you prefer Slingshot kites.
Written 10 April 2017
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Hi Lukas Great to hear again that the Team are doing a sterling job and offer great service (our primary goal). Hoping you'll return for a similar and even better experience. Kind Regards Boracay's no1 Kite Team
Written 13 April 2017
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Zak V
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Couples
I visited Boracay only for a short visit but was taken away by the friendly people and great service, especially at Ocean republic. They have new rental equipment at a great price and consistently gave advice on improving my kite surfing technique. Thanks for the experience Ocean republic... PS get down for a sundowner session on low tide for the flattest water!!!!! Zak
Written 6 April 2017
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Franxuvl90
Zurich, Switzerland2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Solo
I really enjoyed the kitesurfing experience with them. They are all really good professionals who teach you everything you need to know to get started with the sport. I found myself safe and confident. They also provide different forms of payment and adapt the lessons according to your needs. Great place with the right people, thank you.
Written 13 March 2017
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Thank you for recognising we are the best on the island. Doing IKO courses for longer than anyone else in Asia means we are more practised. But more than that we want ot be the best (not the biggest, or making the most, or the coolest - the best is the best for us!). See you again we hope. Regards Ocean Team
Written 15 March 2017
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tganley2017
Nadi, Fiji3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Solo
To be fair, I haven't been to a bad one. This school is a step up though. Enthusiastic, professional instructors and top notch gear. That last part makes a big difference. I spent 6 hours with Melvyn over four days and went from water start to riding downwind both directions. It's taking me longer, because I'm a bit older (63), but I made good progress every lesson.

If you are older and interested in this, or know someone that is, you don't need to be a kid to do this sport. You get beat up a little bit, in the beginning by getting yanked around by the kite learning how to control it. But once you can ride the board and fly the kite at the same time, it's amazing how little muscle it takes.

This school has the best gear, and Marvyn the most genial approach, so this where I'll come back to.
Written 11 March 2017
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Great to hear you could see the step up from the others we've always strivved for. We are stoked that you are so pleased with your progress that you felt compelled to write something for us. We look foward to hosting you again on your kitesurfing journey. Age is just a number! See you soon, hopefully. Regards Ocean Republic
Written 13 March 2017
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dezhin
70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Couples
Completed a kite course there, it was awesome. It had taken a little less than 9 hours before I started free riding. And after finishing a course here they give you discount on gear renting.
Teachers are amazing, they don't try to waste your time and money but go straight to the point.
Thank you guys, hope to see you soon!
Written 28 February 2017
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Hi Ilya Great to hear you signed up with Asia's 1st and still the best. All points covered are valid we feel and we are not about just riding but getting you safe and in control. Regards Ocean Team
Written 2 March 2017
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Lior B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Solo
Excellent and warm costumer service and a marvelous experience!
Discovered this place the day before my flight and it was my first time kite-boarding, took a 3 hours course for begginers with one of their many experienced and very proffesional instructors (Ben), definately worth it and no doubt I'll be back sometime in the future!
Written 26 February 2017
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Hi Lior, Thanks for your visit and great review, we really do hope to see you again. Feel free to request Ben fro your return. He gets amazing results from his students. Regards Ocean Team
Written 27 February 2017
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Eric C
Roxas City, Philippines2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Couples
Just wanted to let you know that both Dimitri and Melvin provided me with excellent customer service while I was in Boracay for the weekend. I was walking the shops with my wife for something to do between sessions. I had previously found your shop on the internet as a Nobile dealer as I was interested in their split boards. Randomly, yours was the first shop we walked into. I wasn't really looking to buy anything but over the course of the weekend I bought an impact vest, a pair of LIPS Typhoon sunglasses as well as a Nobile skimboard. I have been throwing tons of money at gear in order to try and find a way to log more kiting sessions at my local light air beach. It didn't dawn on me that the skim board might be my best weapon of choice to grovel in the tide pools on lighter air days when I don't have enough power to get out past the shore break. Dimitri definitely made a great sale there.

Just wanted to let you know that it was refreshing to have such good customer service.
Written 25 February 2017
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Thanks Eric for your kind words. We try to offer a modern, professional retail business with great customer experience (with staff who actually know what they are talking about). Our only wish was we had a larger market so could offer a wider range of product. Hope to see you in the near future. Ocean Team
Written 27 February 2017
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Bill C
Guam, Mariana Islands6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2017 • Solo
Spent a week here February 2017. It's a great and fair place to rent kites from. They do all the work for you including the set up and breakdown of the kite. Lastly, the manager Dima and the rest of the crew are awesome. Would definitely come here again..
Written 18 February 2017
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Wonderful to hear you had such a great time. See you again we hope sooner rather than later. Regards Ocean Team
Written 21 February 2017
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