Introduction to Kite Control program normally takes one to two hours. Once you complete this program, you will be ready to practice these and new skills in the water with your kiteboarding instructor and are well on your way to becoming an independent kite flyer.

Level 1A

Can determine safe conditions for training site and identify site hazards
Can setup 4-line bow or depower kite with an assistant
Understands and can simulate use of kite safety systems
Understands the power zone and wind window

Level 1B

Can launch and land the 4-line bow or depower kite with an assistant
Can demonstrate basic flying skills and control the kite on the edge of the wind window
Can demonstrate specific flying patterns on request
Able to walk and change directions with the kite flying

Level 1C

Can setup 4-line kite with a full depower system including pre-flight checks
Understands and can use the international communication hand signals
Can assist with launching and landing the kite
Can launch and land the kite to an assistant

Level 1D

Can demonstrate one-handed control of the kite hooked into the harness
Understands the depower system and can use the safety systems
Can demonstrate advanced flying skills with the depower kite
Shows full control of depower systems in flight

Each level of development is completely dependent on individual learning speed and each level may take more than one lesson to accomplish.