Lessons Plan / Expectations
International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO)
At our kite school, all instructors are trained and certified by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO), both foreign and local. We follow the IKO’s Kiteboarding Training Path system, which categorizes lessons into discovery, intermediate, independent, and master levels. We offer lessons for the first three levels, detailed below.
Every Kite Lesson Includes:
- Kiteboarding lessons: Theory and practical sessions, 2-3 hours per day.
- Transfers: Between your hotel and the kite school (less than 10km).
- Equipment: Kites, boards, harnesses, helmets, life vests, lycra, etc. (during classes).
- Radio-assisted classes: Stay in touch with your instructor via radio at all times.
- Professional instruction: Classes held by IKO Level 2 instructors.
- Certification: IKO Kiteboarder Card, level certification.
- Low student/teacher ratio: Maximum of 4 students per instructor.
Kiteboarder Level 1 – (2-4 hours)
Level 1A – On Land (20-45min)
- Learn safe wind directions and kiting conditions.
- Identify hazards at a kiting spot.
- Set up a trainer kite.
- Understand and use safety systems.
Level 1B – In the Water
- Develop basic flying skills with a trainer kite.
- Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant.
- Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite.
- Walk and change directions while flying the kite.
- Understand the wind window.
Level 1C
- Set up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system.
- Perform pre-flight checks of equipment and settings.
- Conduct in-flight checks of equipment and settings.
- Understand and use international communication signals.
- Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite).
Level 1D
- Control the kite hooked into the harness.
- Understand and use the de-power system and safety systems.
- Exhibit advanced flying skills with the de-power kite.
- Show full control of de-power systems in flight.
Level 1E
- Pull quick release and activate leash.
- Recover the bar and kite.
- Perform a self-landing.
Kiteboarder Level 2 – In the Water (9-12 hours)
Level 2F
- Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite.
- Water re-launch the kite.
- Perform the first body drag downwind.
- Maintain the correct kite position in the wind window.
- Change direction to the left and right while body dragging.
- Recover the kite and bar in the water.
Level 2G
- Upwind body drag to recover the board.
- Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand.
- Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging.
Level 2H
- Understand the power stroke for a water start.
- Know the safety rules and theory for water start.
- Put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start.
Level 2I
- Water start in both directions and ride a short distance.
- Come to a controlled stop.
- Understand weather forecasts, tidal and wind effects.
- Determine wind strength, direction, and quality.
- Know the right of way rules.
- Understand equipment setup and choice according to weather conditions.
Kiteboarder Level 3 – Advanced
Level 3J
- Control riding speed by edging.
- Consistently ride in both directions.
Level 3K
- Consistently ride in all directions, including upwind.
- Ride among other riders and water users, respecting right of way rules.
Level 3L
- Change direction without stopping.
- Perform self-rescue and full pack-down in the water.
Level 3M
- Assess risks and be aware of the riding area.
- Perform a self-launch.
Level 3N
- Make a toe side turn.
- Understand the theory and safety rules for jumping.
- Land a basic jump.
- Our Instructors
Our team of certified and experienced instructors values the individuality of every kite student, be it in a group or private lesson, but some students still prefer the undivided attention of their instructor. This is natural and understandable.
PajeKitesurf is a licensed business & permitted kitesurf school and Tours. Due to high volume, we encourage you to book your lessons online right now to warranty your lesson.
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