IKO Kiteboarde Private Course in Naxos

During the level 1 course, you will get all the basic knowledge to fly the eagle safely and gain confidence for the next step.

During the Level 2 course he will use all the knowledge you gained in Level 1, but make sure you wear your life jacket and helmet because at this level you are ready to enter the water. Once you've completed this group of lessons, you'll start using the board. It is a 6-hour individual course created in 2 or 3 days.

Level 1A

• Know the safe wind guidelines and kite conditions
• Know the dangers of the spot
• Set up the training eagle
• Know the use of security systems.

Level 1B

• You have basic training in eagle flight capabilities
• Take off and offer the training eagle with help
• Spin and untangle the ropes while flying the eagle
• Walk and change direction while flying the eagle
• Meet the wind window

Level 1C

• 4/5 string eagle setup with full de-power system
• Equipment and settings check before flight
• Checking equipment and settings in flight
• Understand and use international communication signals
• Pick up and offer the kite to a helper and as a helper (4/5-line de-power kite)

Level 1D

• the eagle caught in the belt wins
• Understand the de-power system and learn to use the safety systems
• Advanced flight capabilities with the de-power eagle
• Show full control of de-power techniques in flight

Level 1E

• Pull the quick release and engage the seat belt
• Retrieve the mace and the eagle
• Land unaided

Level 2F

• Enter and exit the water and safely while controlling the eagle
• Lift the eagle back into the water
• Learn to handle the eagle while your body sails through the water in the direction of the wind
• Maintain proper eagle position in the wind window
• Change direction left and right while your body floats in the water
• Retrieve the eagle and the bunch in the water

Level 2G

• Point your body against the wind to retrieve the board
• Point your body against the wind while holding the board with one hand
• Enter and exit the water from the same point while heading upwind

Level 2H

• Feel the power of the push at the startup
• Know the safety rules and theory for moving on water
• Place the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for movement in the water

Level 2I

• Water launches from both directions and short-distance coverage
• Technical controlled attitude
• Understanding weather forecasting, tides, and winds
• Determine wind strength, direction, and quality
• Know the rules of the correct direction
• Know how to set up and select equipment according to weather conditions

The level 3 course is the stage where all the hard work pays off as you feel the board on your feet! By the end of the unit, you will be able to start jumping and be truly independent. Then you are ready to explore the different locations, waters, and winds around the world!

Important Information

• The booking is for a 2-hour lesson
• Because the volume in Level 3 is large, a minimum of 3 two-hour sessions are required to complete it
• The date and time booked are for the first lesson

Level 3J

• Speed ​​modulation techniques
• Ease of handling in both wind directions (fore and astern)

Level 3K

• Eagle handling in all wind directions
• Surf among other kitesurfers and respect the rules of the sport

Level 3L

• Change direction without stopping
• Self-rescue and complete packing in the water

Level 3M

• Risk assessment and spot awareness
• Take off on your own

Level 3N

• Learn to do a toe-side turn
• Knowledge of the theory and safety rules for jumping.
• Land after a basic jump.