Kitesurf Discovery Course IKO

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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

* Correct start: It's the gateway to learning kitesurfing.

* International Certification: Students receive a record of their progress on the IKO platform.

* Quality: Instructors with international IKO certification - International Kiteboarding Organization, a world reference in teaching the sport.
* Quality: Equipment from renowned brands on the market, in excellent condition.
* Experience: Instructors with more than 10 years of teaching experience and more than 1,000 hours of lessons.
* Teaching method: Safe and fun method.
* Location: We go to the location with the best wind conditions for your practice.

What's Included

International Certification: level achieved registered at IKO
Equipment: helmet, goggles, 50N vest, harness, bar, leash, kite, pump
Transportation: from the meeting point to the location that offers the best conditions for the class on that day.
IKO kitesurfing instructor: experienced, trilingual, and with international IKO certification.
Meals
Photos and videos: captured with iPhone or GoPro. Transferred at the end of the class.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point at MOCHA Snack Bar – Av. Fernando Mattos, 300, Barra da Tijuca, RJ. Use this address on Uber. Coming from the subway: get off at Jardim Oceânico Station, exit B (SEA), turn left after the escalator and walk about 30 m.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You will experience the Discovery Kitesurfing Course from the IKO - International Kitesurfing Organization, a world reference in teaching the sport, and during the class you will learn:

* Performing an SEA (Spot, Environment, Activity) Assessment
* Holding, carrying, and securing a kite on land
* Kite setup
* Use of safety systems
* Pre-flight check
* Launching and landing as an assistant
* Controlling the kite while flying, exploring the edges of the wind window
* Letting go of the bar
* Twisting and untwisting the lines
* Flying one-handed
* Trim discovery concept and application
* Walking while flying the kite
* Launching and landing as a pilot Pilot
* Wind Window Theory
* In-Flight Quick Release Activation
* Equipment Packing

Upon completion of this course, the student will be eligible to enroll in the Intermediate Level 2 course.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • People weighing over 110kg
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Tags

Extreme Sports
On the Water
Kitesurfing
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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