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KITEBOARDING HOLIDAYS IN SOTAVENTO - FUERTEVENTURA SOUTH
KITEBOARDING COURSES FOR NEWBIES & BEGINNERS
The Kiteboarding Courses outlined below have been developed specially for beginners according to the IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) and the VDWS (Governing Body for Professional Windsurfing & Kitesurfing) standards and guidelines. The courses provide a proven step-by-step approach and all the instructors are all VDWS or IKO qualified.
This means you are guaranteed professional tuition with particular attention paid to your safety. As a recognised IKO Center it can issue the IKO Kiteboarder card which means your progress can be tracked and your tuition can be furthered at any recognised IKO center.
EQUIPMENT
All the equipment is of the highest standard and complies to the safety standards laid down by the VDWS/IKO. For more detailed information on the equipment we use please see our Kitesurfing equipment guide.
Full beginner course (12 hours)
The 12 hour beginner course is the best way to discover kiteboarding! The aim of this course is to turn you into knowledable, self-sufficient and safe kiteboarder. By the end of this course, you should be ready to strike out on your own safely with your own, or rented, equipment! The first part of this program will take you through the steps of piloting a 2 or 4 lines kite, and body dragging in the water. You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the sport & you will be taken through the steps of equipment set up and launching and landing.
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Introduction course (6 hours) |
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Max. 2 pax per instructor | Including all equipment: Kiteboard, kite, harness, wetsuit, life vest and helmet.
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Course outline
theory and practice:
- knowledge of equipment
- starting/landing
- Controlling the kite
- bodydragging
- waterstarting /riding.
Instruction takes place in shallow lagoon and/or the open sea. Instruction by boat when lessons are given in the open sea.
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Then it's time to take it up a notch. Once you are able to demonstrate the body drag, basic waterstart and you've had your first few rides, you'll move on to the second phase of your course. The aim here is to teach you how to go upwind, practise controlled riding and maybe your first jumps.
Improver course (6 hours) |
Max. 2 pax per instructor | Including all equipment: Kiteboard, kite, harness, wetsuit, life vest and helmet. |
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Course outline
Advanced theory and practice:
- perfecting the waterstart and riding in different conditions
- controlled riding
- work on edging, body position & pressure transfer (controlling direction)
- Practice and perfect upwind riding
- First jumps and jibes*
Instruction takes place in shallow lagoon and/or the open sea. Instruction by boat when lessons are given in the open sea. |
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*Please note that kiteboarding is progressive and depending upon your ability/aptitude to learn, stamina and weather/wind conditions you may cover some but not all of topics outlined above during this beginner course. |
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