Beginners Course
Beginner Course - Level 1 & 2
So you want a safe and exciting introduction to your new, dream sport of kitesurfing!? Then you've come to the right place.
The aim of the beginner course is to give you the most important basics correctly so that you can begin to get a feel for this new experience in complete safety. With a little application you will be out of the water and tentatively surfing after a mere 10 hours, before taking the next steps.
You'll learn the absolute basics, the correct movements and how to react in all situations. To accompany the practical part of the course we hold theory lessons which include safety rules and guidelines, and we also have simulators to help you get a better feel for the techniques and tips to make the beginning as easy as possible. |
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| Suitability / Level |
No Experience Required |
| Minimum Age |
16
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| Max Group Size |
4 |
| Nearest Airport |
Puerto Plata |
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Itinerary & Highlights
In order to ensure a safe start in kitesurfing we operate a "buddy-system". In other words we create groups of four pupils and two kites. This system has, over the last few years, proved itself worldwide the safest and most efficient system for teaching.
The second pupil is your "Buddy", your most important aid. You'll swap roles and work together: team work is vital because together you are strong.
The result of having a "Buddy" who is always at your side is that your safety is assured! Furthermore you get the opportunity to take a quick break and learn from the mistakes of your partner! Whilst you are taking a break and watching your "buddy", the instructor will be able to talk you through what you're partner is doing and how to improve so that when you take control of the kite again you'll be able to focus 100% on improving!
Course content:
(Progress is dependent on the individual's skill and on the weather conditions)
6-hrs Beginner Course*
- Theory basics
- What is the wind-window
- Controlling a delta kite in all zones of the wind-window
- Rigging a tube-kite (=inflatable kite used on water)
- Activating the safety systems
- Launching and landing on the edge of the wind-window
- Controlling the tube-kite
- One handed control
- Water-starting the kite
- Body drag
10-hrs Beginner Course*
- Selection criteria for practice spots and rigging a kite on your own
- Using a board
- 4-line kites
- Water-start in both directions
- First runs
Level System
The following "Level System" will help you to define your ability and find the appropriate course.
Level 1
- General introduction to Kitesurfing
- Safety and equipment information
- Rigging the kite
- Steering and controlling the kite
- Safety systems
- Water-starting the kite
- Body-drag
Level 2
- Full responsibility for your kite and its correct set up
- Water-start theory
- Kite and board under control
- Water-start
- First runs in both directions
- Sailing down wind
- Launching and landing with both kite and board
- Kite trimming |
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