4 Hour Introductory Course
$340.00
Kitesurf Noosa offers a fully comprehensive training program:
- International Kitesurfing Organization certification available
- Qualified, experienced instructors
- Support Jet Ski with full safety equipment onboard
- Headzone communication helmets
- Safe teaching environments
- Large range of equipment
- Fast tracking for people with prior experience in related sports
- All equipment included
- Min age 18 years
- Plain speak legal's here
Kitesurf Training Syllabus:
Level 1: Beginners ( appr. 2 to 4 hours)
- Weather briefing
- Evaluating site
- Kite theory, understanding wind window
- Safety procedures
- Set up, 2-line kite, preflight check
- Launching kites, instructor demonstrates
- Flying kite in neutral zone
- Landing kite
- Launching kite, hands on
- Flying kite in power zone
- Hooking into harness
- Flying one handed
- Self rescue
- Pack up, winding lines & care of kites
Level 2: Beginners/Intermediate (appr. 2 to 4 hours)
- Set-up 2 line kite and demonstrate kite skills if necessary
- 4-line kite theory Set-up of 4-line kites, preflight check
- Briefing on safety
- Adjusting technique for 4 lines
- Launching 4-line kites
- Self rescue
- Body dragging, cross and up-wind
- Briefing on rules and basic courtesy on the water
- Water start and basic board skills
- Pack up, winding lines (4-line bar)
Level 3: Intermediate, Advanced (appr. 2 to 4 hours)
At this stage students will need to demonstrate a high level of self- sufficiency. Choosing the right size kite, evaluation of conditions and site, choosing an area that is a safe distance from other water users and clear of obstacles and turbulent air.
- Student briefing and feedback
- Body dragging upwind for board recovery
- Going upwind
- Methods of flying to de-power kite
- Change of direction
- First jump, woo hoo !!