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Discovery Quiz

Kiteboarding is a dynamic sport that can be practiced with various wind and water conditions, and in a diverse range of locations around the world. Providing you have the appropriate skill level, you can kiteboard in strong or light winds, and in waves as well as flat water. This handbook is the necessary companion for any beginner or intermediate kiteboarder looking to become a safe, independent rider. It comprises explanations and exercises that will help you to learn proper kiteboarding practices and techniques, outlining what should and should not be done every step of the way throughout the learning process. It also includes useful tips on understanding the wind and choosing the right kiteboarding location and equipment, as well as a complete list of kiteboarding terminology. At the end of each IKO Level, you will find a short quiz based on the material from that level. Your IKO Instructor will verify and correct the exercises once you have completed them, or you can correct them yourself by checking the answers at the end of the book.

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time 1 Training Hours
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Intermediate Quiz

Kiteboarding is a dynamic sport that can be practiced with various wind and water conditions, and in a diverse range of locations around the world. Providing you have the appropriate skill level, you can kiteboard in strong or light winds, and in waves as well as flat water. This handbook is the necessary companion for any beginner or intermediate kiteboarder looking to become a safe, independent rider. It comprises explanations and exercises that will help you to learn proper kiteboarding practices and techniques, outlining what should and should not be done every step of the way throughout the learning process. It also includes useful tips on understanding the wind and choosing the right kiteboarding location and equipment, as well as a complete list of kiteboarding terminology. At the end of each IKO Level, you will find a short quiz based on the material from that level. Your IKO Instructor will verify and correct the exercises once you have completed them, or you can correct them yourself by checking the answers at the end of the book.

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time 1 Training Hours
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Independent Quiz

Kiteboarding is a dynamic sport that can be practiced with various wind and water conditions, and in a diverse range of locations around the world. Providing you have the appropriate skill level, you can kiteboard in strong or light winds, and in waves as well as flat water. This handbook is the necessary companion for any beginner or intermediate kiteboarder looking to become a safe, independent rider. It comprises explanations and exercises that will help you to learn proper kiteboarding practices and techniques, outlining what should and should not be done every step of the way throughout the learning process. It also includes useful tips on understanding the wind and choosing the right kiteboarding location and equipment, as well as a complete list of kiteboarding terminology. At the end of each IKO Level, you will find a short quiz based on the material from that level. Your IKO Instructor will verify and correct the exercises once you have completed them, or you can correct them yourself by checking the answers at the end of the book.

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time 1 Training Hours
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Advanced Quiz

Kiteboarding is a dynamic sport that can be practiced with various wind and water conditions, and in a diverse range of locations around the world. Providing you have the appropriate skill level, you can kiteboard in strong or light winds, and in waves as well as flat water. This handbook is the necessary companion for any beginner or intermediate kiteboarder looking to become a safe, independent rider. It comprises explanations and exercises that will help you to learn proper kiteboarding practices and techniques, outlining what should and should not be done every step of the way throughout the learning process. It also includes useful tips on understanding the wind and choosing the right kiteboarding location and equipment, as well as a complete list of kiteboarding terminology. At the end of each IKO Level, you will find a short quiz based on the material from that level. Your IKO Instructor will verify and correct the exercises once you have completed them, or you can correct them yourself by checking the answers at the end of the book.

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time 1 Training Hours
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Aspect Ratio (AR)
Knowing how to estimate or calculate the Aspect Ratio (AR) can help us make the right choice when selecting a kite suitable for your kitesurfing style.

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Self-Landing
Within the IKO student progression path, every student must know how to self-land their kite in any kind of wind to be certified IKO Level 1. Landing with the help of someone is recommended, yet every rider must be able to self-land for safety reasons. Why? Simply because you never know what will happen when you go kiting even if you respect all the safety rules. For example, the wind may drop all of a sudden, and you will end your session very far downwind without anybody to help you land your kite.

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The Length of the Lines
In kiteboarding, depending on what you are doing, different line lengths can be used for different purposes and levels of kiteboarding in various conditions. Both short and long lines have their pros and cons, of course, to a certain extent.

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Control Bar Safety Systems
It is important to check the safety system of a kite and understand how it works. IKO recognizes two types of safety systems as safe for kiteboarding: the 4-line or ‘re-ride’and the 5-line systems. The mini-5th-line system is not recommended.

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Bar Adjustments
It is important to know how to rig the equipment properly as it is an important task to always ensure that any equipment is adjusted properly and in a good functional state before using it.

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Trim Adjustment
It is extremely important for all riders, including the more-advanced, to know exactly how to trim their kite and to be aware of the various trimming ways to ensure a correct position for a better performance suitable to their style of kitesurfing and the conditions.

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Level Check for Kiters

Whether you’re flying a kite for the first time or you’re ready to step up your game, you will gain helpful insight to progress even further. 

Beginner? Read the checklist of what to look for before, during and after your kiteboarding course to really get the best out of your lessons.

Riding already? This eBook covers various hot topics such as spot assessment, weather, equipment, wind effects, safety systems and trimming styles. Last but not least, you will learn the exact kiteboarding terminology in order to be comfortable and holding your end in every situation. 

Find this free eBook along with the rest of our eBook series and teaching videos on the IKO App and get instant access to the IKO knowledge and tools at the touch of your fingertips (content included in the kiter and pro memberships).

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Wind Window Presentation and Terminology
The wind window is the area in which the kite flies. You must understand it and be able to describe it with simple words. You must also know how the kite is expected to behave within it.

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Points of Sail Terminology
It is important to share a common language with the other riders. Being aware of the following terms will help you communicate better with the kitesurfing community.

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Induced Wind, Apparent Wind and their Influences on the Wind Window
Being aware of the different types of wind, and understanding how each of them works is very useful in kiteboarding, especially to analyze your performance and manage your power.

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Basics Principles of Aerodynamics
All kiters should possess some basics in aerodynamics to understand why kites fly and pull and how air flows around objects. Having a good idea about those basic principles is useful to become a better rider.

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Factors Affecting Kite's Power
The kite’s power depends on several factors, and it is interesting for the riders to know how power is generated and affected. It does not only depend on the size of the kite but also by the surface area, the type of airfoil, the aspect ratio, velocity, the pressure and viscosity of the air.

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Right of Way
The ROW Rules course will help you to learn the internationally accepted right of way rules for kiteboarding.  > Read more about the course.Entry L...

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time 2 Training Hours
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Self Rescue and Pack Down
Take this course and make sure your knowledge of the Self   Rescue and Pack Down procedures are done properly. > Read more about the course. Entry ...

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time 2 Training Hours
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Stretching for Kiters
Learn which stretches are essential to a kiter and how to integrate them into your routine. > Read more about the course.Entry Level: IKO Instructo...

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time 6 Training Hours
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What Went Wrong Here?
Learn from common mistakes and make sure you are safe while kiting. This is what we intended to create with this short quiz that displays 8 pictures of situation that could potentially get dangerous and where kiters do not respect the standards. Will you be able to find the mistake? Take the quiz!

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Weather, wind and tides

 

 

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Boat Handling Quiz
Before you take your ITC   Course, learn the basics of boat handling and boat safety. > Read more about the course.Entry Level: IKO Assistant Instr...

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Equipment
Kiteboarding equipment evolves every year! It is challenging for kiters to keep pace with every brand’s new developments. A thorough knowledge of kiteboarding equipment is essential.

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How to shorten your lines

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Assistant Course Exam - English
ATC Module 1     ATC Manual    

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Instructor Level 2 and Internship Manager Exam
This exam is related to the following contents: the Internship Guide, the Instructor Manual, the Assistant manual and the IKO Standards, all available in the “Files” section of your IKO account. Make sure you have mastered their content before taking this exam. You have 3 hours to answer 100 questions. To pass this exam you need at least 75% of the answers to be correct.

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time 6 Training Hours
dollar 50 USD

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Instructor Level 3 Exam
This exam is related to the following contents: the Internship Guide, the Instructor Manual, the Assistant Manual and the IKO Standards, all available in the “Files” section of your IKO account. Make sure you have mastered their content before taking this exam. You have 3 hours to answer 100 questions. To pass this exam you need at least 75% of the answers to be correct.

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time 6 Training Hours
dollar 45 USD

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Head Instructor Exam
This course has been created for experienced Instructors Level 2 looking to take on the role of an IKO Head Instructor. Upon completion of this course, you will be officially eligible to work as a Head Instructor at an IKO Center. The material covered in this course will serve as a valuable resource for you and includes standard school and beachside set-up procedures, daily operations and tasks overview, crisis management, and more.

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time 8 Training Hours
dollar 65 USD

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Teaching to Students with Health Conditions
Every once in a while, you will be faced with a student that has a special health condition, such as asthma or heart disease. It is important to be aware of these conditions – both their physical effects and treatment recommendations – in order to tailor your instruction to meet your client’s needs and avoid the possibility of worsening his or her condition.

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time 6 Training Hours
dollar 35 USD

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Coach Level 1: Freeride
Welcome to the Coach Level - Freeride exam,

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time 10 Training Hours
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Coach Level 1: Freestyle
Welcome to the Coach Level - Freestyle exam,

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time 10 Training Hours
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Coach Level 1: Wave riding
Welcome to the Coach Level - Wave Riding exam,

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time 10 Training Hours
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Coach Level 1: Hydrofoil
Welcome to the Coach Level - Hydrofoil exam,

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time 10 Training Hours
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Coach Level 1: Wing Foil
Welcome to the Coach Level - Wing Foil exam,

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time 10 Training Hours
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Teaching to Children
Learn the different approaches to effectively teach  children  and the extra safety precautions that need to be  taken. > Read more about the cours...

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time 8 Training Hours
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