THE INDEPENDENT RIDER COURSE

READY TO COMMIT? THIS THE ZERO TO HERO COURSE TO GET YOU INDEPENDENTLY KITESURFING

€720 PP: 16 HOURS (SEMI PRIVATE) / €840: 14 HOURS (PRIVATE)

Ready to commit?

The IKO Independent Course is where beginners transform into real riders. Covering IKO Level 1, Level 2, and part of Level 3, this is the course for those who want to go all in — to learn fast, learn properly, and push themselves to the next level.

We kick things off on land with safety and technique training, then take you into the water to feel the power of the wind for yourself. You’ll learn to set up your gear, control your kite like a pro, body drag with purpose, and nail your water starts. But the real magic happens in the final phase — when you learn how to ride upwind, edge for speed control, and start connecting everything into smooth, controlled, confident riding.

This is where progression becomes addictive.
This is where you stop learning about kitesurfing… and start being a kitesurfer.

If you’re serious about riding independently and you want the fastest, smartest way to get there, this is the course. True dedication meets true payoff. Benefit from learning with our team - seasoned kiters and experienced instructors ready to let you in on all the inside secrets and acquired skill to help you progress.
Let’s turn your commitment into capability.

The Lesson

INFO
• AGE GROUP 12+
• 6-8 DAY COURSE
• 14 HOURS (private) OR 16 HOURS (semi private)
• BASIC SWIMMING SKILLS NEEDED
• NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
• FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS
• IKO LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2, PART OF LEVEL 3
• 2 HOURS FREE FULL KITE EQUIPMENT RENTAL INCLUDED (after the course completion) - worth €40

THE COURSE
LEVEL 1
• SPOT, ENVIRONMENT AND ACTIVITY INTRODUCTION
• HOLD, CARRY AND SECURE A KITE ON LAND
• KITE SET UP
• SAFETY SYSTEM USE
• PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
• LAUNCH AND LAND AS AN ASSISTANT
• FLYING THE KITE AND EXPLORE THE WIND WINDOW
• LET GO OF THE BAR
• TWIST AND UNTWIST THE LINES
• FLY THE KITE WITH ONE HAND
• TRIM INTRODUCTION
• WALK WHILE FLYING THE KITE
• LAUNCH AND LAND AS A PILOT
• WIND WINDOW THEORY
• INFLIGHT QUICK RELEASE ACTIVATION
• SELF LAND
• EQUIPMENT PACKING

LEVEL 2
• ENTER AND EXIT THE WATER WHILE CONTROLLING THE KITE
• WATER RELAUNCH
• BODY DRAG WITH 2 HANDS
• BODY DRAG WITH POWER STROKE
• BODY DRAG UPWIND
• BODY DRAG WITH THE BOARD
• SELF RESCUE AND PACK DOWN INTRODUCTION
• RIGHT OF WAY RULES INTRODUCTION
• STEADY PULL
• WATERSTART
• CONTROLLED STOP

LEVEL 3
• CONTROL OF SPEED BY EDGING
• RIDE UPWIND
• SLIDING TRANSITION

Equipment

INCLUDED
• KITE
• BAR
• BOARD
• HARNESS
• FLOATING VEST
• HELMET

• WETSUIT (needed only from December - April)
• IKO certification
• Equipment insurance (in case of any damage to the equipment during your lesson time, you will not be responsible)