Approximately 2-4 hours, depending on individual skills
Lesson 1: Part A
Learn about:
- Safe wind conditions and kite directions
- Kitesurfing hazards
- The set-up of your trainer kite
- The use of quick release and other safety systems
Lesson 1: Part B
Learn about:
- Basic flying skills with your trainer kite
- How to launch and land your trainer kite with your instructor
- How to change directions while flying the kite
- The wind window (or the power zone)
Lesson 1: Part C
Learn to:
- Set-up a 4 line kite with full de-power system
- Check pre-flight and in-flight equipment and the proper settings
- Use international communication signals
- Launch and land your kite
Lesson 1: Part D
Learn to:
- Control the kite hooked into the harness
- Use the de-power system and other safety systems
- Use advanced flying skills with the de-power kite
- Show full control of de-power systems in flight
Lesson 1: Part E
Learn:
- The quick release and leash activation
- How to land and re-launch your kite