Kitesurfing Course
At Kitesurf Arabia we follow the International Kitesurfing Organization (IKO) standards of teaching techniques and course structure.
Here's what the course looks like, so you know what to expect for each lesson:
Lesson Structure
Level 1 - Discovery
Level 2 - Intermediate
Level 3 - Independent
Level 4 - Advanced
Level 1 - Discovery
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.
Duration: 2 - 4 hours average
Skills
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
Level 2 - Intermediate
Learn to harness the power of your kite in the water! By the end of Level 2 you are ready to get your own gear and start practicing on your own.
It is time to get in the water and attempt your first water start with your IKO Instructor. You will now put your skills to the test and experience the full potential of the wind. You will learn to use the kite power to body drag in all possible directions, water relaunch your kite, self rescue, recover your board; and become proficient enough to begin riding on your own!
Duration: 4 - 6 hours average
Skills
Level 2F
Enter and exit the water while controlling the kite
Water relaunch
Level 2G
Body-drag with 2 hands, kite stable
Body-drag with power stroke
Level 2H
Body-drag upwind
Body-drag with the board
Self-rescue and pack down introduction
Level 2I
ROW (Right Of Way) rules introduction
Steady-pull
Waterstart
Controlled stop
Level 3 - Independent
Ride independently and learn a few tricks like your first jump! (At this point you will no longer require lessons, and are able to join us at the beach with your own gear)
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. At this point you should have your own gear and be able to join your instructor at the beach while they are teaching other students. This is your time to practice on your own under light supervision. We are always there to give you tips and advice on how to improve your riding.
Duration: 8 - 10 hours average
Skills
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