PROGRESSION
STEPS
We’ll teach you everything from scratch using the IKO standards. Although kitesurfing can seem daunting at first, with expert guidance you can progress much more quickly than you might think. By the end of the kite course you’ll know how to fly a power kite and have the skills and confidence you need to get up on your board and ride.
IKO LEVEL 1 - DISCOVERY
How to master and power the kite
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You want to master the elements and discover the amazing sport of kiteboarding? Your IKO Instructor will help introduce you to the sport and teach you various safety rules and skills on land before going into the water; The safety training will teach and show you how to assess the wind and physical location, as well as show you how to properly manage the equipment; set-up; and control the trainer kite.
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IKO LEVEL 2 - INTERMEDIATE
Learn to harness the power of the kite in the water
It is time to get in the water and attempt your first water start with your IKO Instructor. You will now put your skills to the test and experience the full potential of the wind. You will learn to use the kite power to body drag in all possible directions, water relaunch your kite, self rescue, recover your board, and become proficient enough to start riding on your own!
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IKO LEVEL 3 - INDEPENDENT
Ride autonomously
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It's time to become an independent rider and the more you learn, the more passionate you will become about kiteboarding! On this course, your IKO Instructor will show you how to ride upwind, and help you focus on higher skills like controlling your speed by edging, changing direction without stopping, self-launching and self-landing safely. As an independent rider, you’ll be able to ride on your own and rent equipment wherever you go.
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