IKO Kiteboarder Level 1 Program: The Information download.
The International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) embodies a comprehensive training program. At Storm Kiteboarding our instructors will coach you through the key 22 point training criteria. This first session usually takes two-three hours.
In addition we also complement the course with video assisted training using the latest IKO kiteboarder progression DVD’S, giving you an in-depth overview of what’s in-store. Although we take our training program very seriously we aim to make it as fun and exciting as possible.
Kiteboarder Level 1:
Level 1
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Can determine safe conditions for training site and is able to identify hazards through a spot assessment.
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Can set-up the trainer kite* (inflatable or foil). Understands and can simulate use of its safety systems.
*a kite that doesn't have enough power to make the student fall
Level 1B
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Can launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant.
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Can demonstrate basic flying skills with trainer kite: control the kite on the edge of the wind window and use the power zone and specific flying patterns on request.
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Can twist and untwist the lines while flying and is able to walk and change directions with the kite flying.
Level 1C
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Can set-up 4/5-line kite with a full depower system including pre-flight checks and ground handling.
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Understands and can use the international communication signs.
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Can assist for launching and landing. Can launch and land the kite to an assistant (4/5-line depower kite).
Level 1D
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Can control the kite hooked into the harness, understands the depower system and can use the safety systems.
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Can demonstrate advanced flying skills with the depower kite (foil or inflatable that can easily be relaunched from the water), showing full control of depower systems in flight.
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Can recover the bar and kite, can perform kite self landing.
Level 1E
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Can enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite.
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Can water relaunch a kite.
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Can perform first bodydrag.
