Beginner lessons

BEGINNER FOR 2 HOURS

The first part of this program will take you through the steps of equipment set up, the launching and piloting of the kite, basic skills and safety,.

Entry level: No experience needed.

Duration: 2 hours

LEVEL 1A

Identifying safe wind directions and conditions for kiting

Recognizing the hazards of a Spot, Activity, Equipment.

Setting up a trainer kite

Knowing how to use the safety systems

Carry and handle the kite properly

LEVEL 1B

Learning basic flying skills with a trainer kite

Knowing how to launch & land a trainer kite with an assistant

Twisting and untwisting the kite lines while flying the kite

Walking & changing directions while flying the kite

LEVEL 1C

Setting-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system

Pre-flight safety checking of all equipment and settings

In-flight safety checking of all equipment and settings

Pulling the quick release and activating the kite leash

Understanding and using the international communication signs

Launching and landing the kite with an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de-power kite)

LEVEL 1D

Controlling the kite hooked into the harness (using two and one hand)

Understanding the de-power system and the use of the safety systems

Learning advanced flying skills with the de-power kite

Showing full control of de-power systems in flight

LEVEL 1E

Self landing

Recovering the bar and kite