IKO Kiteboarder Levels
At Kite Club you receive only the very highest level of Kiteboarding lessons. We use only certified IKO Instructors to ensure you learn everything you need to kitesurf with confidence and security.
Below you can see the IKO Kiteboarding Standards, these are universally recognized levels and have been created to give you all the skills necessary to become an independent kiteboarder.
IKO Kiteboarding Standards
IKO Discovery Kiteboarder |
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| A
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SEA (Site, Environment, Activity) AssessmentHolding, carrying and securing a Kite on land
Kite set up |
| B | Safety Systems usePre-Flight Check |
| C
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Launching and Landing as an AssistantFirst piloting and explore the Wind Window’s edge
Let Go of the Bar Twist and Untwist the Lines |
| D
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Flying One-HandedTrim discovery
Walking while flying the Kite Launching and Landing as a pilot Wind Window theory |
| E
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In flight Quick Release activationSelf-Landing
Equipment packing |
IKO Intermediate Kiteboarder |
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| F | Enter and exit the water while controlling the KiteWater re-launch the Kite |
| G | Side Body Drag with 2 handsBody Drag with Power Stroke on both sides |
| H
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Body Drag UpwindBody Drag with the Board
Self-Rescue and Pack Down Discovery on land |
| I
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ROW Rules IntroductionSteady Pull
Water-Start |
| Level 3 |
IKO Independent Kiteboarder |
| J | Controlled StopControl of Riding Speed by Edging |
| K | Riding Upwind |
| L | Sliding Transitions |
| M | Toe-Side RidingToe-Side Turn |
| N | Self-LaunchingSelf-Rescue and Pack Down in Deep Water |
| Level 4 |
IKO Advanced Kiteboarder |
| 1 | Basic Jump |
| 2 | Jibe |
| 3 | Jump with Grab |
| 4 | Rider Recovery |
| 5 | Board Recovery |
| 6 | International Kiteboarding Signs and ROW |
| 7 | Equipment |
| 8 | Weather and Tides |
| 9 | Aerodynamics |
