Les détails des 3 différents niveaux proposés par l’IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization):
Level 1: Discovery – on land (2-4 hours)
Level 1A – Site Selection
- Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
- Know hazards on a spot
- Set up a trainer kite
- Know the use of safety systems
- Carry and handle the kite properly
Level 1B – Basic Piloting
- Have basic flying skills with 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
- Know the wind window
Level 1C – Control Systems
- Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system
- Pre-flight check of equipment and settings
- In flight check of equipment and settings
- Pull quick release and activate leash
- Understand and use the international communication signals
- Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)
Level 1D – Power Control
- Control the kite hooked into the harness
- Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems
- Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
- Show full control of de-power systems in flight
Level 1E – Self Landing
- Self land
- Recover the bar and kite
Level 2: Intermediate – in the water (6-8 hours)
Level 2F – Downwind Drag
- Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
- Water re-launch the kite
- Body drag downwind
- Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
- Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
- Self-rescue and full pack-down in deep water
Level 2G – Upwind Drag
- Upwind body drag to recover board
- Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand
- Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging
Level 2H – Steady Pull
- Know the power stroke for a water start
- Know the safety rules and theory for water start
- Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for water start
Level 2I – Waterstart
- Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance
- Come to a controlled stop
- Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects
- Determine the wind strength, direction and quality
- Know the right of way rules
- Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions
Level 3: Independent (6-8h)
Level 3J – Edging
- Control the riding speed by edging
- Consistent riding in both directions
Level 3K – Upwind Riding
- Consistent riding in all directions including upwind
- Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules
Level 3L – Turns
- Change of direction without stopping
- Make a toe side turn
Level 3M – Self Launch
- Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area
- Self launch
Level 3N – Basic Jump
- Know the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
- Land a basic jump
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