Kitesurfing or Kiteboarding is a sport that can be enjoyed all year round, in many locations around the world and in many ways. By simply choosing adapted equipment, you can kitesurf in waves or flat water, with light or stronger wind provided you have the essential skills level and knowledge.Kitesurfing in Cyprus is ideal because it has good winds and many spots to be discovered.
The following kitesurfing courses will help you select which one is best adapted to your goals. Remember that all courses are supplied with anIKOkiteboarding card.To find out what you will be covered during the lessons check out the student's standard's.
We supply all the gear required for the lesson.This year we use 2010 Best kahoona and Waroo kites, together with Nobile boards. Ther is no doubt that these brands have been leading the market and will make your learning experience much easier.
You just bring your: Board Shorts, Trainer Shoes, water Booties, Sun Screen, Water.
Note: To be able to become an independent kitesurfer you must complete both discovery and Intermediate programs. This will take 8-10 hours and it's usually accomplished in 3 days. Each course price assumes that you will pre-buy a minimum of 2 sessions. If you need less time prices will vary accordingly.
HOW TO BOOK: Once you've decided which course you wish to book., you'll need to check availability & weather conditions by either Email:
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The best way to discover kiteboarding! By the end of you will be ready to move to the next step: getting up on the board! The first part of this program will take you through the steps of piloting a 2 or 4 lines kite, on land and in the water. You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the sport. Further more, you will be taken through the steps of equipment set up, launching and landing.
Time required 3-4 hours
Cost: €155
Entry Level: No experience Needed, Just Be able to swim!
Level
Competences
A-1
Carry and set up the lines and kite.
Fly a small kite on the wind wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground know how to stop the kite power in case of a problem.
Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind
Be aware that the kite leash must be worn at all times, before kite launching and until landing
Be aware of the area where the kite can fall downwind to the pilot
Recover the kite on land
Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o'clock on the wind window edge.
B-1
Launch a kite with an assistance and choose the right angle in to the wind
Fly the kite in the power area without crashing it
Twist and untwist the lines the lines while the kite flies.
Recover the kite and secure it on land
Land a kite with the help of an assistant
C-1
Fly a kite hooked to the harness
Pilot hooked to the harness with one hand
Activate the harness release system or quick release located on the leader line
D-1
Perfom a down wind course by body dragging and using the power of the kite
E-1
Relaunch a kite from the water
Wind the lines in the water and recover the kite
Perform a self-rescue in deep water
Launch a kite alone on land Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift or down draft and be able to define the wind direction. Understand that the practice with onshore wind is dangerous
End of Kiteboarder Level 1
Intermediate Kiteboarder Program
By the end of the intermediate program, you will practice getting up on the board for your first ride. During the course, you will improve kite piloting with power, one hand kite piloting, body dragging unhooked in to your harness. Time required 4-6 hours
Cost: €175
Entry Level: Kiteboarder level one or equivalent
Level
Competences
F-2
Define the practice area is safe for practice
Set up and check the equipment alone ( kite, lines, control bar )
G-2
In the water, pilot the kite with power from one side of the wind window to the other, passing by the power area.
The pilot must be able to perform while piloting the kite at different heights from the water.
Perform the previous mentioned exercise while piloting wit one hand.
H-2
Know the water start there: board and body position, kite piloting.
Recover the board in deep water and position the feet in the foot-straps and keep the position while flying the kite
I-2
Stand up on the board and ride while moving the kite ul and down.
Set up a 4 line kite alone and check that it is properly done. obligatory at this point if it hasn't been done before.
Fly a 4 line kite
Activate the safety system s of a 4 line bar (power loop, leash)
Adjust a four line kite while using the power loop
Adjust the trim system of a 4 line kite to avoid it to fly backward or to adjust the power
End of Kiteboarder Level 2
Independent Kiteboarder Program
You will be able to ride upwind and do your first jump! During this program, you will learn how to manage your practice area and choose your equipment. Your kite flying skills will improve and you will learn how to control your direction and power, and come back to your starting point. You will be able to fly more powerful kites. You will use a twin tip, mutant or smaller directional board.
Time required 2-3 hours
Cost: €135
Entry Level: Kite boarder level 2 or equivalent skill level.
Level
Competences
J-3
Know the right of way rules
Ride away from the shore and come back to the shore
Edge on the heel and toe side to change the course
Accelerate by edging down and moving the kite
K-3
Stop by edging
Be able to keep an edge
L-3
Ride away from the shore and come back at starting point. Ride upwind
Constantly ride upwind.
M-3
Recover the board without the leash by body dragging upwind .
Ride a twin tip board. Optional if it has been done before.
Switch of direction
End of Kiteboarder Level 3
Kite session Pro
TIME / TYPE
PRIVATE
SEMI PRIVATE
GROUP 3-4 PERSON
1 HOUR
€ 69
€ 59
€ 49
2 HOURS
€ 128
€ 108
€ 89
3 HOURS
€ 179
€ 149
€ 129
4 HOURS
€ 219
€ 179
€ 159
2 HOURS EXTRA
€ 119
€ 99
€ 69
Down Wind
SEMI PRIVATE
GROUP 3-4 PERSON
GROUP 5-8 PERSON
TIME DISTANCE 3 HOURS 5 Khm
€ 99
€ 79
€ 59
SUP
TIME / TYPE
SUP
INSURANCE
1 HOUR
€ 15
€ 5
3 HOURS
€39
€ 8
5 HOURS
€ 49
€ 13
1 DAY
€ 69
€ 19
10 HOURS
€ 109
€ 23
day starts at 9am and always ends at 19:30 local time.
Course
COURSE
TIME
LOW
HIGH
First experience on how to fly a small kite
45min
€35
€45
Discovery IKO Level One
2-4 HRS
€165
€190
IKO Level Two
4-6 hrs
€175
€250
IKO Level One and Two accelerated
8-10 hrs
€330
€390
IKO Level One and Two easy going
12-14 hrs
€420
€480
IKO Level One Two and Three accelarated
12-15 hrs
€450
€549
Studens must show safe kite handling skills before kiting one there own.
Students are not insured.All kiteboarding equipments are included in the course price not in in private lessons or coaching programs.
If the student after taking a Discovery Intoductions continues with
Level One the cost of the Discovery will be deducted from the course.
Certification and Kiteboarders card is included in the course Price.
