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Kiteboarder - Discovery Course

Kiteboarder - Discovery Course

Discover how to "master the wind power"

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.

12 years 

MINIMUM AGE 

For younger students, the Instructor must follow the online course "Teaching to Children"

Swim

MINIMUM LEVEL 

average 

HOURS 

Depending on student's knowledge, weather conditions during the course, spot configuration ( flat? shallow? waves? ...)

Level 1 

CERTIFICATION  

Achieved Skills and certification levels

Kiteboarder - Discovery Course

Level 1A

SEA (Spot, Environment, Activity) assessment
Hold, carry, and secure a kite on land
Kite setup


Kiteboarder - Discovery Course

Level 1B

Safety systems use
Pre-flight check
Launch and land as an assistant


Kiteboarder - Discovery Course

Level 1C

First piloting and explore the wind window's edge
Let go of the bar
Twist and untwist the lines


Kiteboarder - Discovery Course

Level 1D

Fly one-handed
Trim introduction
Walk while flying the kite
Launch and land as a pilot
Wind window theory


Kiteboarder - Discovery Course

Level 1E

Inflight quick release activation
Self-land
Equipment packing