Kitesurfing Course
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The first thing you may ask yourself is
"What is kitesurfing?"
Kitesurfing or kiteboarding is an extreme sport that in order to be safe it is recommended to be practiced under the International Kiteboarding Organization (I.K.O.) standards.
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To practice this sport you need wind and the appropriate equipment: a kite with a control bar, a harness and board, and for greater safety, a helmet and flotation vest, as well as two "quick release" leashes.
Our courses are endorsed by the I.K.O., which guarantees that you are training under international standards.
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All our lessons are private, with an instructor who will train you until you become completely independent.
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The course is divided into 3 levels: discovery, intermediate and independent.
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The duration of each level depends on your ability to complete the sub-levels (techniques) within each level.
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In general, the average times are:
1st level: 2-3hrs;
2nd level: 3-4hrs; and,
3rd level: 5-6hrs.
Once you decide what type of service you would like to hire, whether it is a session or one of the packages (check "prices and reservations"), select the "book" button to be connected with one of our instructors in order to organize the schedules with you and clarify any doubts you may have.
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Due to wind conditions, classes are usually held in the afternoon, although in the winter season there are days when you can also train in the morning; our instructors will advise you on the weather forecast to choose the best time for your class.
The minimum duration per session is 2 hours; and, the ideal time for practicing per session is 2-3 hours.
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Whether you chose one session or a package of hours, the lesson includes: private training with professional I.K.O. instructor, the equipment to use during the class, international kiteboarding certification and the use of the facilities at the "Beach Club Palmar" for you at no additional cost.
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Scroll down to know about the content of the 3 levels of the kiteboarding courses we offer.
Level 1 - Discovery
KITE CONTROL
Fundamental control and safety exercises.
This is the first stage of the course in which you will learn to pilot the kite, assemble it, store it, use the safety systems, walk with the kite, adjust it for a better performance, launch and land the kite, among other techniques that are essential to give the next step towards the intermediate level.
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We recommend that you refer to the table below for the detailed content of the"Discovery" level.
Level 2 - Intermediate
BODYDRAGS -
THE FIRST RIDING
Safety exercises and riding principles.
The goal of this level is to reach the "waterstart", but first you will have to practice the "safety procedures".
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- Kite water relaunch
- Body drag board recovery
- Introduction to the self-rescue.
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Once you have acquired the safety skills that will allow you to be more independent in the water, you will practice the first exercises to navigate with the board:"constant pull" and"starting from the water" technique, respectively.
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At this stage you will also learn to stop in a controlled manner.
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We recommend that you consult the table below for the detailed content of the "Intermediate" level.
Level 3 - Independent
ADVANCED RIDING
Independent riding exercises and advanced techniques.
In this level you will improve your sailing skills; you will practice and understand the purpose of sailing "upwind".
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In order to change direction you will perform "transitions" ("jibe" and/or "tack").
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This level includes a very important safety exercise: "self-rescue", which you will practice in deep water.
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For the most advanced students, the last sub-level of the course consists of self-launching the kite.
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We recommend that you refer to the table below for the detailed content of the "Independent" level.
