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
2 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
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Level 1A
SEA (Spot, Environment, Activity) assessment
Hold, carry, and secure a kite on land
Kite setup
Level 1B
Safety systems use
Pre-flight check
Launch and land as an assistant
Level 1C
First piloting and explore the wind window's edge
Let go of the bar
Twist and untwist the lines
Level 1D
Fly one-handed
Trim introduction
Walk while flying the kite
Launch and land as a pilot
Wind window theory
Level 1E
Inflight quick release activation
Self-land
Equipment packing