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Kiteboarder - Independent Course

Ride independently and learn a few tricks like your first jump!

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, toe-side,, 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.
12 years
MINIMUM AGE
For younger students, the Instructor must follow the online course "Teaching to Children"
Intermediate
MINIMUM LEVEL
8 average
HOURS
Depending on student's knowledge, weather conditions during the course, spot configuration ( flat? shallow? waves? ...)
Level 3
CERTIFICATION

Achieved Skills and certification levels

Level 3J

Control of speed by edging

Level 3K

Ride upwind

Level 3L

Sliding transition

Level 3M

Ride toeside

Jibe

Level 3N

Self-launch

Self-rescue and pack down in deep water

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