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KiteActive / Level 1
Level 1 – Complete beginner
Become the king (or queen) of the wind!
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Where am I?
Your goal at this level.
Build a solid, safe foundation from zero experience to your first controlled waterstarts and first metres on the board. KiteActive focuses on the result rather than counting lesson hours.
Before you start
No previous kitesurfing experience needed.
Swimming skills are required.
Conditions
Ideal learning conditions are flat, knee-deep water with steady and consistent wind.
No special mental or physical preparation is required; being fit helps.
What you learn
Skills and milestones.
- 01Set up and pack down a kite safely
- 02Launch and land with assistance
- 03Basic kite control in the wind window and power zone
- 04Safety systems and self rescue
- 05Upwind and downwind body dragging
- 06Spot analysis and weather awareness
- 07Relaunch the kite from the water
- 08First waterstarts
- 09Ride first short straight lines
- 10Basic board control
- 11Kitesurf etiquette and right-of-way rules
- ✓Independently set up your kite
- ✓Understand and control the kite throughout the wind window
- ✓Body drag upwind and downwind
- ✓Make first waterstarts
- ✓Ride short stretches in a straight line
- ✓Understand wind, safety systems and spot etiquette
- ✓Ride your first metres with control
The way forward
Roadmap, safety and theory.
Set-up / pack-down
Rig your kite and understand lines, bar, kite types and equipment systems.
Starting and landing
Learn the safe launch and landing procedure on the beach.
Safety / self rescue
Practice safety systems and a step-by-step self-rescue plan.
Theory & rules
Right of way, weather, kite size choice and spot awareness.
Kite control
Develop precise steering and power control.
Body dragging
Practice upwind and downwind body drags and one-handed kite control.
Spot analysis
Learn how to assess a new kite spot and forecast.
Relaunching
Relaunch the kite in both strong and lighter wind.
Waterstarts
Board positioning, timing, balance and first rides.
Independent practice
Gradually practice more independently with a buddy.
Safety systems, self rescue, safe falling, launch and landing procedures, right-of-way rules and keeping safe distance are core parts of Level 1.
Take it to the water
Places where you can progress.
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Progress in real life
Events for your next metres.
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Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
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