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Kitesurf School Famara - Lanzarote - IKO Levels

Every lesson includes:

  • Kitesurfing lessons (theory and practical), 3 hours/day
  • Transfer between the surf shop and the beach
  • Kites, boards, harness, helmets, life vest, wetsuit. etc (during classes)
  • Radio-assisted classes (in touch by radio with instructor at all times, even in the water)
  • Classes held by IKO Instructors Level 2
  • IKO Kiteboarder Card, level certification
  • Low student/teacher ratio (max 4/1)
  • Insurance (civil liability)
  • Lots of fun!

Kiteboarder Level 1 - On land (2-4 hours)


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Level 1A

  • Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting
  • Know hazards on a spot
  • Set up a trainer kite
  • Know the use of safety systems


Level 1B

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • Pull quick release and activate leash
  • Recover the bar and kite
  • Self land



Kiteboarder Level 2 - In the water (9-12 hours)



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Level 2F

  • Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite
  • Water re-launch the kite
  • First body drag downwind
  • Maintain correct kite position in the wind window
  • Change direction to the left and right while body dragging
  • Recover the kite and bar in the water


Level 2G

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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



IKO 3 - Advanced Kite Surf Level


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Level 3J

  • Control the riding speed by edging
  • Consistent riding in both directions


Level 3K

  • Consistent riding in all directions including upwind
  • Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules


Level 3L

  • Change of direction without stopping
  • Self- rescue and full pack-down in the water


Level 3M

  • Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area
  • Self launch


Level 3N

  • Make a toe side turn
  • Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
  • Land a basic jump


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