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Now you are ready for jumps, jumps and more jumps!!! 

 

By now you have purchased your own Kite and accessories. New or Old Kite, the A.K.A will tune and test your kite to make sure everything works to the A.K.A. safety standards.

Flying and controlling the kite while you are not connected to water is harder than it looks. The A.K.A. will guide step by step to allow you to safely reach for the skies.

We also offer HD DVD recordings (optional) to help with your self analysis and progress. The pros have been using this method for years. 

Prerequisite for this course is demonstrating IKO level 1 and 2.

IKO certification card will be issue to all who meet the level 3 IKO standards

LESSON PLAN

Kiteboarder Level 3:

This level is for the kiter who need to be IKO certified to ride at certain beaches or to rent gear.

IKO level 3N is required for certain locations throughout the world, eg:- Crampton Park, Florida, USA.


Level 3J

  • Control the riding speed by edging.
  • Consistent riding in both directions.
  • Timescale to complete 60 / 120 minutes

Level 3K

  • Consistent riding in all directions including upwind.
  • Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules.
  • Timescale to complete 60 / 120 minutes
 

Level 3L

  • Change of direction without stopping.
  • Self- rescue and full pack-down in the water.
  • Timescale to complete 60 / 120 minutes

Level 3M

  • Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area.
  • Self launch.
  • Timescale to complete 60 / 120 minutes

Level 3N

  • Make a toe side turn.
  • Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
  • Land a basic jump.
  • Timescale to complete 60 / 120 minutes