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IKO Level 1 - Kite Starter
The best way to learn to kitesurf! By the end of this course, you will be ready to move to the next step: getting up on the board! The first part of this IKO course will take you through the steps of piloting a 2 or 4 lines kite, and body dragging in the water. You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the sport. Furthermore, you will be taken through the steps of equipment set up and launching and landing.	Entry level No experience needed. Be able to swim. Achievement • Get your level certified up to level 1 with the Kiteboarder card • You have been initiated and are now ready to continue learning safely.
Kiteboarder level 1

The standard IKO level 1 course is based over 6 hours but realistically should be upgraded with a further 6 hours coaching so that you can complete both IKO Level 1 and as many modules of IKO level 2 your ability allows to give you the theory and practice of water starting.

Entry level
No experiece needed.
Be able to swim and be reasonably fit.

Goals
Have controlled flying skills
Be able to body drag upwind
To stand up on your board on a do