3-day IKO Beginners Course

3 days IKO beginners course

Learn kitesurfing is safe and fun in Thailand

3-day IKO Beginners course: Using the latest IKO teaching methods and technology equipment, we place a major emphasis on learning to safely rig / land / launch / fly a 4-Line inflatable kite. We want flying an inflatable kite to become second nature to you. Learn to fly these kites confidently and safely and the board riding will be easier than you would ever expect. In all our lessons we keep theory to a minimum and place more emphasis on getting into the water and start practising as soon as possible. By the end of the 3 days aim to make you an IKO kiteboarder Level 1 and Level 2 in other words - you are now an independant kite boarder.

The standard course outline will be as follows and emphasizes hands on practice:

Day 1: Rigging up a 4 line kite and equipment safety systems, understanding the wind and weather, site assessment and safety, kite flying skills, launching, landing, water re-launching, emergency quick release, self landing, equipment types, safety systems and self rescue.

Day 2: Independently rigging up long lines, flying hooked into the harness, flying confidently at the edge of the wind window, rescue techniques, body dragging techniques, self launching techniques, and basic water techniques.

Day 3: Water start techniques, board riding techniques, water re-launch in deep water.