Kitesurf Discovery Course IKO - Extravacantza.com

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 2 travelers

Overview

* 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.

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.

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

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.

Additional information

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
People weighing less than 35kg

Cancellation policy

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

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