LESSON 1
During lesson 1 you will learn the basics of kitesurfing: flying a kite.
Land part
» Theory about wind, the spot and possible dangers
» Basic kite control
» Independent kite set-up
» Safety systems
Water part
» Kite control *in soft- and powerzone*
» Bodydrag upwind and crosswind
LESSON 2
In lesson 2 you will put the theory into practice and you will enter the water with your kite.
Bodydraggen and powerstroke
» Crosswind, with 1 hand
» Upwind (with board)
» Powerstroke practice
Board time
» Get used to kite and board together
» Putting the board on with kite steady at 12 o’clock
» Powerstroke and pressure against the board
» Waterstart!
LESSON 3
During lesson 3 we go for as much independence as possible on the water and we try to perfect the water start and ride the first meters!
Important: Repetition
» Kite set-up independently
» Independent kite launch with assistent
» Bodydrag upwind
» Kite and board control
Practice!
» Waterstart left and right
» First riding meters
» Lots of water and lots of smiles
» Ride 50 meters and get your certificate!
How to prepare for a kitesurfing lesson
Disclaimer: Not everyone learns according to the same learning curve. This lesson is based on an average student. Some students will learn faster than others, keep in mind and do not be disappointed if someone is faster or better than you. For us, responsibility, independency and safety come first and we are always adjust on our lessonplan to that!
IN CASE YOU A NO LONGER A BEGINNER
» Ride upwind
» Make transitions
» Ride toeside
» Ride in the waves
» Frist tricks: Jump, backroll, toeside transition
Do you want help with these steps? Then book a follow-up lesson, duo or private. Would you like to get on the water under the guidance of one of our instructors, together with other kite surfers at your level? Then consider booking a supervision lesson!
