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IKO KITEBOARDING

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR MANUALVersion 4.1 2009

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IKO ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR MANUAL2

IKO Kiteboarding Assistant Manual4th Edition

Author:Eric BeaudonnatIKO Co-founder

Photos: Victoria CummingsIKO

Special thanks to: Best KiteboardingNobile KiteboardingIKO instructors Audrey Meyer (Dare 2 Fly Cabarete), Jean Christophe Treal (Cabarete Spirit)and Lilo (Kite Club Cabarete)

Graphics: Andrew HeronIKO

Artwork: Dreambeat / Philip Scandalides

InDesign:Sascha Bojahr, [email protected]

An IKO PublicationIKO Plaza Popular # 5, 57600 Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Tel: 1(809) 5719530 Fax: 1 718 679 9494 Email: [email protected] URL: www.ikointl.com

Copyright 2006-2010 IKO Assistant Instructor Manual. All rights reserved. IKO Instructors level 2 and above and authorized organizers for IKO Assistant training courses may use the contents of this manual. The contents of this manual may not be sold or transmitted for any personal reasons whatsoever. No other reproduction of any sort is permitted without IKOs written authorization.IKO, IKO Kiteboarding Center, IKO Kiteboarder, IKO Instructor, IKO Examiner, and IKO Kiteboarder Card are all copyrighted trademarks belonging to the IKO.

The International Kiteboarding Organizations Assistant Manual is a complement to the assistant training. Read this manual carefully and follow the guidelines set for the Assistant Instructor Training.

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ..................................................... 4

Training Procedure ............................................... 5

Assistant evaluation and training criteria ...... 5

SKILL ASSESSMENT TEST ................................... 7

Multiple choice questionnaire ........................... 7

Kite safety systems ............................................ 7

Equipment ............................................................. 7

Safety ..................................................................... 8

Right of way rule ................................................. 8

THEORETICAL LESSON ........................................ 9

Adjusting your bar ............................................... 9

RIGHT OF WAY ...................................................... 10

INTERNATION COMMUNICATION SIGNS ........... 12

STUDENT SAFETY DIRECTIVES .......................... 13

Location assessment .......................................... 13

Preparing your equipment ................................. 13

Preflight check ..................................................... 14

VISUAL TEACHING STEPS ................................... 15

KITEBOARDERS CERTIFICATION ....................... 19

Discovery Kiteboarder Progam ......................... 20

LIVE SITUATION .................................................... 21

Starting the live situation .................................. 21

LESSON PLAN ........................................................ 22

INFO, CAREER ........................................................ 28


Welcome to the worldwide community of professional kiteboarding! By training as an IKO Assistant Instructor, you will be joining the IKO Pro Team!

In this course, you will discover how an IKO Affiliated kiteboarding Center works, and will learn to teach kiteboarding as an Assistant under the guidance of an IKO Instructor Level 2. You will be trained and evaluated according to set criteria.

By starting your training as IKO Assistant Instructor, you certify that you are:

At least 16 years old An IKO Kiteboarder level 3, and can go upwind,

jump, self-launch, self-land and self-rescue Have a valid first aid and CPR certificate or have

arranged to take a first aid/CPR course during your Assistant Training

Once certified, you benefit from IKO Pro advantages such as: access to the IKO Pro website, priority over other candidates when registering for an IKO ITC (Instructor Training Course), and access to job opportunities that are posted on the IKO website (Pro area).

Enjoy your training!

At the end of your training, you will be qualified to:

Manage equipment organization and maintenance

Manage kite launching and landing of a group of 2 students*

Teach one student at a time up to level 1/D* Supervise the safety of 4 Kiteboarders from level

3/J and above who rent equipment or Kiteboarders who wish assistance

Assist an Instructor level 1 & 2 for launching and landing procedures and information transmission during a course.

*Under the supervision of an IKO Instructor Level 2

INTRODUCTION


The purpose of the course is to become familiar with the roles of IKO Assistant Instructor and Instructor, and prepare for an IKO ITC (Instructor Training Course). Upon completion of this course, you will be certified to manage the safety of up to 4 Kiteboarders renting equipment. Your training is divided into 3 parts:

1. Skill assessment test: evaluation of knowledge and riding skills

2. Theoretical lesson and improvement on knowledge or riding skills

3. Practical teaching situation: working as an Assistant for a minimum of 10 hours of lessons

The minimum required time to complete the training is 3 days; however, the training should last as long as necessary for you to reach a satisfactory level according to the chart on the following page.The Instructor Level 2 in charge of your training will determine whether or not you meet these criteria the end of your training and will be able to validate you as an IKO Assistant after you have registered at www.ikointl.com.

Assistant evaluation and training criteria

Your evaluation will be based on the following: Practical level: Certified IKO Kiteboarder Level 3

Evaluated items: Ability to go up wind, make a basic jump, launch

and land the kite alone Ability to kiteboard between other Kiteboarders Ability to fly a kite and manage wind conditions up

to 25 knots

Teaching & safety: Equipment setting and Safety procedures

Evaluated items: Knowledge of the schools kite safety systems

settings and functioning Environmental awareness - always making a visual

check before letting a student launch his or her kite

Safe behavior and teach safety procedures (landing alone, launching, letting go of the bar, winding the line in the water, self-rescue)

TRAINING PROCEDURE


Organization: Organize the equipment for beginners and school organization

Evaluated items:

Supervision of 1 or 2 students simultaneously and preparedness at the beginning of each lesson (once the Instructor in charge of the lesson has specified what equipment is needed).

Proper storage of the equipment at the end of the lesson and accurate report of the repairs that must be made

Understanding of the booking procedure and the school organization, and knowledge of how to transmit information to customers

Behavior: Being open minded, being on time, and taking it easy!

Evaluated items: Openness to discovering and learning new things Punctuality and adherence to the timetable of the

school Self-control and patience with students Professionalism and the ability to accept

professional critique

Personal responsibility: Main focus on safety, clear awareness of possible risks, Being a good role model

Evaluated items: Awareness of own capacity and personal limits,

and respecting them


Multiple choice questionnaire

One of your first tasks is to fill out this questionnaire!

Your instructor will use it to evaluate your current knowledge and figure out what areas of knowledge you will need to improve. You can start now! Answer carefully - some questions may have more than 1 correct answer.

Kite Safety Systems

Equipment

4. When the kite is at the top and the bar is not parallel to the ground, what could be the problem?

A. One line is shorter that the otherB. The power trim is not correctly adjustedC. The wind pulls the kite to one side and you must

pull on the bar to keep it flying at the top

5. The kite doesnt turn. What could be the reason?

A. The back lines are too longB. The power trim is too pulledC. The bar is too close to the power trim (sheeted

out)

6. Your kite tends to fly backwards. What could be the reason?

A. The kite is over sheetedB. You pull too much on the barC. The wind is not stable

7. What type of kite can be used to teach and learn kiteboarding?

A. Any kindB. Relaunchable kite (valved foil or inflatable)C. Inflatable onlyD. Valved foil onlyE. Open cells foil kite

SKILL ASSESSEMENT TEST

There are 3 main types of safety systems: the re-ride system (sliding), de-power of a bow bar and the 5th line. Tick the correct answer:

Re-ride system1. At what length from the power trim should the

stopper be connected?

A. 2 metersB. Half a kite spanC. One kite span

Bow bar2. What length should the center line be so the kite

de-powers completely when letting go of the bar?

A. 30 cmB. Half a kite spanC. 60 cm and more

5th line system3. At what length from the power trim should the

stopper be connected?

A. 2 metersB. Half a kite spanC. One kite chord


8. Complete the glossary;

1. The outside of the kite skin or ...:2. The inside of the kite skin or .:3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Safety

9. Where is the safest position to fly a kite?

A. At the topB. At half the height of the distance between the

ground and the top C. In the middle of the wind window

10. What should the students and Kiteboarders wear?

A. Sunglasses and a float vestB. Float vest, helmet and bootiesC. Harness and booties

Right of way rule

11. The incoming rider has the right of way on the one who wants to go in the water.

A. RightB. Wrong

12. When 2 riders cross, the rider whose kite is on his right-hand side has the right of way.

A. Right B. Wrong

13. When a rider passes upwind to you, you must stop and put the kite at the top.

A. Right B. Wrong

Your kiteboarding level

Its time to go fly your kite! Your kiteboarding level will now be evaluated. This session is not a race or a competition. There are no extra marks for performing your latest tricks.

Here is what you should do:

Launch your kite alone Perform basic jumps Perform controlled turns and ride switch stance Ride upwind, and ride between other riders Respect the safety rules of the riding location Land your kite alone

If there is no wind, your evaluation will be postponed until the next windy opportunity.


Safety systems

A fixed kite leash must be connected to the kite at all times.

On a re-ride system, a stopper must be positioned at least at one kite span from the power trim.

5th line systems that pull on the leading edge to de-power the kite have different settings. Check the kites user guide.

The bow kite bars usually have a center line of minimum 60 cm.

The safety system must be tested on all equipment. Keep a log book and mention dates when tests and repairs were made if applicable for insurance and quality purposes.

Teach students how and when to use the safety systems.

With the help of your Instructor, check the different types of bars and safety systems available in the school.

Adjusting your bar

Your kite should be stable when it flies on the wind window edge. Learn how to adjust your bar.Always make sure the lines are the same length and connected properly before launching.

If the kite flies backwards: the bar may be too close to your body or the power strap is too long. Solution: push the bar away from your body or pull on the de-power strap.

If the kite flies backward despite the fact that you bar is well adjusted and the wind is light: The kite is too heavy for the wind strength or there is turbulence in your flying zone. Solution: land the kite and change spots. Serious injury can occur when flying a kite in turbulent area.

THEORETICAL LESSON


Respecting a few priority rules helps prevent accidents on the beach and on the water. Make sure you and your fellow riders understand these internationally accepted right of way rules.

Rule #1 -

The rider entering the water from the beach has right of way over the incoming rider.

Why?

The rationale behind this rule is that the wind is sometimes gusty on land, so the outgoing rider is more at risk and should therefore have priority.

Figure 1: The rider in the foreground has priority

Rule #2 -

Starboard rider (kite on the right-hand side) has priority over oncoming rider and should keep his course and pass upwind with the kite higher.

Port tack rider (kite on the left-hand side) must give way to oncoming rider by adjusting course or speed and passing downwind with the kite low to avoid a collision.

Why?

There is no particular reason for this rule with regards to kiteboarding, but its origins stem from ancient maritime traditions and it is fully applicable to all other sports and nautical activities.

Figure 2: The rider with the yellow kite lowers his kiteas much as possible as he passes downwind, while the

upwind rider flies his kite as high as possibley

GOLDEN RULE!

If you are passing upwind, bring your kite UP. If you are passing downwind, bring your kite DOWN.

Why?

This rule prevents collisions its as simple as that.

Rule #3 - When two riders are traveling in the same direction, the faster rider coming up from behind must give way to the slower rider in front.

Why?

By coming from behind, the faster rider has a better view of the situation, so he must defer to the other rider and change his course.

RIGHT OF WAY


Figure 3: Watch as the faster rider changes course

Rule #4 -

The rider surfing a wave has priority over the one who is jumping or going in the opposite direction.

Why?

When surfing a wave, the kite is more difficult to pilot, so there is less room for maneuvers. Nevertheless, the rule for the outgoing rider (#1) is applicable when the waves are close to the shore (shore break). In this case, the rider who is surfing has to give way to the rider who is entering the water (or has just entered the water).

Figure 4: Kites are more difficult to control while wave

surfing

Rule #5 -

Right of way must be given to other ocean and beach users. Kiteboarders must travel downwind to them.

Why?

A regular ocean or beach user cannot react as quickly as can a Kiteboarder, so be on the lookout for swimmers and others in the vicinity and ride around them. Additionally, staying downwind of regular beach users will help prevent injury to them in the event that you lose control of your kite (losing control upwind of swimmers could result in a dangerous collision, as you and your kite could wind up dragging them).

Figure 5: Be aware of all others in the area

Rule #6 -

To jump, a rider must have a clear safety zone of 50m downwind and 30m upwind.

Why?

A downwind safety zone is important to have because the rider moves downwind when he jumps. An upwind safety zone is important to have because without it the riders lines could touch the kite or the lines of another rider kiteboarding close by.

Figure 6: A rider moves downwind as he jumps


INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION SIGNS

You can manage the safety of the students, the area and other people around you with hand signals. Everyone should learn and use these signs in order to have a common language and avoid misinterpretations.

Go this way Go this way

Make a U turn Let go of the bar

Land the kite to me (one handpatting head, the other hand up)

I want to land (one handpatting head)

1. I need help

When waving bar in hand:equipment problem

Put the kite at the top of the wind window


The following rules need to be established before the start of any course and repeated to the student throughout the lessons.

Never launch without the Instructors permission Always stay connected to the wrist leash before

launching, and stay connected until landing Never grab more than one line at a time and do not

wrap the lines around your hand Always wear a harness and a helmet Wear a floatation vest when practicing in the

water Wear a wetsuit and booties if necessary Do not fly the kite on land, except during specific

drills Never use the harness line on shore (this applies

during the first steps of learning) Never walk between the kite and the rider, or

within the wind window Respect traffic rules set by the Instructor

Location assessment

Each location has a different configuration. Therefore, the location must be assessed in order to evaluate and minimize risks.

Here are the primary factors you should pay attention to:

The environment: are there rocks, sharp objects, or slippery or rough surface on the beach? Are there obstacles, such as walls, a rock pile, trees, a car, boat, etc?

The water: currents, fishing nets, buoys, boats, floating ropes, and shallow water with rocks or sharp shells are all possible hazards.

The other spot users: are there many other people in the vicinity? Is there a restricted area for Kiteboarders, swimmers and other sailing sports?

Some of the risks can be reduced by using specific safety systems such as a dead man release system (kick release always connected to the students hand) or by defining specific piloting or circulation procedures or area restrictions.

Ask your instructor for a copy of the location risk assessment of the school and a briefing of what this assessment means.

Preparing your equipment

As an Assistant, you will be requested to prepare the equipment for the lesson. With the help of the Instructor, check what is needed for the lesson and try to evaluate on your own what kite size a given student will need.

The average kite size for an adult beginner is from 3 to 4 square meters with short lines (3 to 10 meters) and progressively from 20 to maximum 30 meter lines.

This technique allows you to keep the same kite during the first lesson and reduces the amount of time spent on equipment management (as a student uses 1 kite instead of 2).

You will be asked to manage 1 student. Be ready to go at the beginning of each lesson after the instructor in charge of the lesson has told you what equipment is necessary.

You will also have to put the equipment away at the end of the lesson and report back with any repairs that must be made. Be open-minded and take it easy!

STUDENT SAFETY DIRECTIVES


Preflight check

These items must be checked before launching a kite:

Kite: visual checking (connectors state, cut in fabric), inflate and check pressure after 5 minutes.

Bar and lines: visual checking (no knots, no tangle, no fraying) lines must have connection code on the end ( larks head knot on front line, simple knots on the back lines), chicken loop must be functional, free of sand or any other material that could make damaged. Finally make sure the lines are properly connected before launching the kite.

Helmet: make sure it fits the student and that it has a proper attachment.

Board: check the foot strap adjustment on the students feet and make sure that all screws are tight (fins and straps)


4: Intro to kite and bar terminology

6: Carrying the kite inflated

1: Greetings/student evaluation/lesson intro

3: Setting up JC

5: Where is the wind coming from?

2: Carrying equipment

VISUAL TEACHING STEPS


7: Securing the kite

9: Untwist and untangle the lines from the bar to the kite

11: Preflight check

8: Unwinding the lines

10: Connecting the lines

12 Preparing the student


14: Assisted launch and correct angle to the wind explanation

16: Demo of piloting the kite at the top

13a: Intro to kite flying and basic safety rules

13c: Intro to kite flying and basic safety rules

15: Instructor launches kite for the first time (using international communication signs)

13b: Intro to kite flying and basic safety rules


18: Let go of the bar 17: First kite flying (goal is to keep the kite at the top), then gradually try to go to one side and come back to the top), until student can fly to both sides of the wind window

18: Let go of the bar 19: Pull on the quick release


Students levels are certified on the IKO Member Card according to IKO certification standards.

This card helps students to be aware of their riding level. IKO Centers and Instructors use it to check students levels for equipment rentals or to know at what point in the learning sequence they should start their lessons. In some spots, Kiteboarders are required to show their card to rent equipment or even ride independently.

Students can obtain accident and third person li-ability insurance for kiteboarding by signing up for My IKO membership. Find out more about the ben-efits of membership and the included insurance at www.ikointl.com.

When is the students level certified?

At the end of the course, the IKO Instructor fills in the students level on the Member Card. Every stu-dent receives his or her IKO Member Card at the end of the lesson. Levels can be certified from A to N according to the IKO Kiteboardes certification stan-dards.

Filling in the IKO Member Cards

Level: the Member Card is used to display the level of the student. When filling out the card, the Instruc-tor must cross out the level(s) that the student does not master and leave blank only those levels that have been completed.

Who is qualified to certify a student?

Instructors Level 1, 2, 2 Senior and IKO Examiners are allowed to certify a students level.

The certification standards

The certification standards are designed to validate students achievements on the Member Card, from their first piloting to their first jump. Certification standards are available on the web at www.ikointl.com. The Lesson plan will give information about the levels an Assistant Instructor is qualified to teach (under the supervision of an IKO Instructor level 2).

The Kiteboarder Handbook

It is IKO policy that all IKO students be given the cor-responding IKO Handbook as a part of their course, in addition to the Member Card already issued. This policy applies to all IKO courses offered. IKO firmly believes in complementing course study with accompanying teaching material, as this method of learning has been proven to help students reinforce new skills and reduce safety risks both during and following their lesson time. Handbooks and Workbooks are full-color, profes-sionally produced and packed with useful informa-tion! Every IKO affiliated school or certified instruc-tor should have copies available for their students.

KITEBOARDERS CERTIFICATION


Skill Step LevelLevel 1

Candeterminesafeconditionsforatrainingsiteandisabletoidentifyhazardsthroughaspotassessment. Canset-upthetrainerkite,(inflatableorfoil).Understandsandcansimulateuseofitssafetysystems

A

Canlaunchandlandthetrainerkitewithanassistant. Candemonstratebasicflyingskillswithtrainerkite:controlthekiteontheedgeofthewindwindow,usethepowerzone,and

makespecificflyingpatternsonrequest. Cantwistanduntwistthelineswhileflyingandisabletowalkandchangedirectionswhileflyingthekite

B

Cansetupa4/5linekitewithafullde-powersystemincludingpre-flightchecksandgroundhandling. Understandsandcanusetheinternationalcommunicationsignals. Canassistforlaunchingandlanding.Canlaunchandlandthekitetoanassistant.(4/5-linede-powerkite)

C

Cancontrolthekitehookedintotheharness,understandsthede-powersystemandcanusethesafetysystems. Candemonstrateadvancedflyingskillswiththede-powerkite(foilorinflatablethatcaneasilybere-launchedfromthe

water),showingfullcontrolofde-powersystemsinflight. Canrecoverthebarandkite,canperformkiteself-landing.

D

Canenterandexitthewaterindependentlyandsafelywhilecontrollingthekite. Canwaterre-launchakite Canperformfirstbodydrag

E

Level 2

Canbodydragdownwindshowinganunderstandingofthecorrectkitepositioninthewindwindow Canshowchangeofdirectiontotheleftandrightwhenbodydragging,usingcorrectkitepositioning Canrecoverthekiteandbarinthewater

F

Canrecoverboardbybodydragging Canbodydragone-handedandusetheboardtobodydragupwind Canenterandexitatthesamepointbodydragging. Isabletodemonstratethepowerstrokeasforawaterstart

G

Candemonstrateanunderstandingofweatherforecast,tidal-andwindeffects. Candeterminethewindstrength,directionandquality. Knowstherightofwayrules

H

Knowshowtosetupaboardandabilitytochoosetherighttypeforspecificconditions Knowssafetyrulesandtheoryforwaterstart Isabletochooseandmaintainridingdirection

I

Level 3

Canputtheboardonthefeetandmaintainthecorrectpositionforthewaterstart Canwaterstartinbothdirections.

J

Canrideashortdistance Controltheridingspeedandstop.

K

Canrideamongstotherridersandwaterusersrespectingtherightofwayrules. Isabletochangedirectionwithoutstopping

L

Canrideinanydirectiononrequest. Candemonstrateaself-rescueandfullpack-downinthewater. Showanawarenessandassessmentoftherisksforthearea Isabletoselflaunch

M

Knowsthetheoryandthesafetyrulesforjumping. Candemonstrateandlandabasicjump.

N

DISCOVERY KITEBOARDER PROGRAM


School presentation and site tour

Your Instructor will now explain how the school is organized. Take notes, and be sure to gather the following information:

Time schedule:

How is the booking managed:1. on the spot2. by internet3. by phone4. by mail

Beginners learn with: 2 line / 4 line kite. Where is the equipment stored? Is there a log book to keep track of the equipment maintenance? What is the procedure when equipment is broken or damaged?

Who is on the team and what are everyones tasks?

Where is (are) the teaching spot(s) and what are conditions for teaching?

What programs are offered to clients?

If the school rents equipment, how are the rentals organized?

Where are the emergency numbers and who should be contacted in case of an accident?

Is the emergency procedure defined?

Starting the live situation

This part of the Assistant training requires that you assist an Instructor level 2 for a minimum of 10 hours of lesson time. The more time you are able to spend in the live situation, the better, since the extra

experience will benefit you in the end and will better prepare you for Instructor Level 1 training should you continue to the next step of certification.

Start by following the lesson with your training Instructor and helping the students to set up and launch their kites. Remember: do not take any action without the approval of your trainer, and let the students do as much as they can. Everyone learns by making mistakes.

LIVE SITUATION


C.S Chronological step / Goal

Action /explanations instructor

Action /exercises student

Negative Observable

A Locationselection

Studentlearnshowtochooseasafespotforflyingakite

Explainandshowhowtodeterminewinddirection,qualityandstrength:ObservingaflagFacingagainstthewind,untilbothsidesofthefacefeelthesamepressure

Letthewindblowawaysand

Introducepossiblehazards:Showthenecessaryspaceforsafepractice

Nopeopleinorclosetotheflyingarea

Turbulence,windeffectsAskthestudentabouthisorherunderstandingofthetopicandthencompletetheinformation.

Determinethewinddirection:Studentisaskedtoclosehisorhereyesandfacetowardsthewinduntils/hefeelthesamepressureonbothsidesoftheface(ears)

Observeaflagorwindsack

Determinepossiblehazards:Lookingforturbulence,obstacles,otherpeopleoranimals

Suggesttheplacetosetupthetrainerkiteby:DeterminingpossiblehazardsDeterminingwinddirection

Thestudentdoesntparticipateinthelesson

StudentisdistractedThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheinstructorsexplanation

StudentcantdeterminethewindStudentcantdeterminepossiblehazards

A IntroEquipmentStudentgetsanintroductiontothefirstflyingequipment(trainerkite)

Explainterminologyfortheimpor-tantparts:BarLinesKite

Givebasicinformationforthesetup:SecurethekiteonthegroundChecklinesfordamage

Coach/supportthestudentwiththesetup:Check,compliment&correct

Setupthetrainerkite:SecurethekiteCheckthelinesDoapre-flightcheck

Repeattheterminology:Explainthemainparts


StudentisdistractedThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheinstructorsexplanationStudentdoesntrememberorisconfusedabouttheterminology

Studentdoesntknowhowtosetupthetrainerkite

B DemofirstflyingStudentassistsInstructorandobserveshowtoflyakite

Studentgetsfirstexplanationsaboutflyingthekite

Demonstratehowtolaunchthetrainerkite:CheckingwinddirectionPuttensiononthelinesPullwithbotharmsatthebarLetthekiteflytotheEdgeoftheWindWindow

Demonstratehowtopilotthetrainerkite:Armsoutstretchedandslightlybentasbasicposition

Bendonearmtopilotthekitetothecorrespondingside

Shoulderandbodyfacingtowardsthekite

Demonstratedifferentbehaviorfromthekite:EdgeoftheWindWindow;static,noforwardspeed,lesspull

CenteroftheWindWindow;dynamic,forwardspeedtowardstheEdgeoftheWindWindow,morepull

Studentobserves:HowtolaunchthetrainerkiteHowtopilotthetrainerkiteDifferentbehaviorfromthekite

Interact,practiceandgivefeedbacktotheInstructor


StudentisdistractedThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation

LESSON PLAN


B PracticefirstflyingStudentmanagestokeepthekiteintheair

Studentlearnshowtokeepthekiteundercontrol

LetthestudentflyASAP:Givefeedbackaboutarm-,shoul-der-,andbodyposition

Reassurethestudentbygrabbingtheirharnessifnecessaryandbyspeakingpositively

Pilotandcontrolthekiteat:EdgeoftheWindWindowCenteroftheWindWindow


Insufficient/poorkitecontrol(kitecrashes,nocontrol)

Lowlevelofstudentsbodycoordination(insufficientarmmovement-,poorshoulder-,bodyposition,tenseposture)

Thestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheinstructorsexplanation

B WindwindowcheckpointThestudentcompleteshisorherknowledgeabouttheWindWindow:1.EdgeoftheWindWindow

(staticzone)2.CenteroftheWindWindow

(dynamiczone,Powerzone)3.Clocksystem4.PositionoftheWindWindowon

theground(angletothewind)

ExplainWindWindowtheorybyusing3Dmodelor2Ddrawings:Terminology(EdgeoftheWindWindow,CenteroftheWindWindow,powerzone.)

ClocksystemSafetyzone

UsestudentspreviousexperiencetoenhancetheunderstandingoftheWindWindow

Reviewfirstflyingexperience:Howdidthekitebehave?Wheredidthekitefly?

CompleteknowledgeaboutWindWindowtheory:RepeatterminologyExplaintheWindWindowintheirownwords


StudentisdistractedThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation(cantexplaintheWindWindowtheorywiththeirownwords)

B PracticeSecondflyingStudentcombinesWindWindowknowledgewithkiteflyingpractice

StudentcanperformspecificdrillsaccordingtheWindWindowtheory

InstructorgivesspecificdrillsabouttheEdgeoftheWindWindow:Positionthekiteaccordingtheclocksystem

PilotthekitealongtheWindWindow

WalkingwiththekiteattheEdgeoftheWindWindow

Twist/Untwistlines

InstructorgivesspecificdrillsabouttheCenteroftheWindWindow:Flyfigure8;10-2Flyfigure8;9-12Flyfigure8;12-3Flyfigure8andwalkaround

Instructorobserves,compliments&corrects

StudentpracticesspecificdrillsabouttheEdgeoftheWindWindow:Positionthekiteaccordingtheclocksystem

PilotthekitealongtheWindWindow

WalkingwiththekiteattheEdgeoftheWindWindowTwist/Untwistlines

StudentpracticesspecificdrillsabouttheCenteroftheWindWindow:Flyfigure8Flyfigure8andwalkaround

Interact,practiceandgivefeedbacktotheinstructor


StudentisdistractedInsufficient/poorkitecontrol(kitecrashes,nocontrol)

Lowlevelofstudentsbodycoordination(insufficientarmmovement-,poorshoulder-,bodyposition,tensedposture)

Thestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheinstructorsexplanation


C Setup4/5linede-powerkite(ifnotdonebefore)Studentlearnshowtosepupa4/5linedepowerkitecorrectly

Studentlearnshowtohandleakiteontheground(carry,secure...)

Studentlearnsbar-andkiteterminology

Instructorexplainsanddemon-strateshowtosetupa4/5linedepowerkite(L.E.Iorfoil)Sequenceandprocedure(pumpup,preparethelinesandconnectthelines,preflightcheck...)

Specificterminology(Fronttube,struts,wingtip,trailingedge,pigtails,bridles,powertrim,chickenloop,QuickRelease,kiteleash....)

Note:Makesureallterminologytheinstructorusesisexplainedtothestudent.

Introducegroundhandling-howto:SecurethekiteonthegroundGrabandturnoverthekiteWalkaroundwiththekite

Studentassists/practiceskitesetup

Repeatandcompletekite-andbarterminology

Note:Makesurethatthestudentdoesasmuchaspossibleandgivesfeedback

Practicegroundhandling:SecurethekiteonthegroundCarrythekitewhilewalkingTurn/flipthekiteover


Note:Howtopackthekiteawayisalsopartofthesetup.Ensurethatthestudentgetsthoroughinstructionsastohowtopackthekiteaway.


StudentisdistractedThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation(notabletosetupthe4/5linekite)

C Intro/demotubeflyingStudentlearnshowtoassistforkitelaunchingandlandingontheEdgeoftheWindWindow

Studentcanobservehowtopilotade-powerkite

IntroduceassistingforlaunchingandlandingattheEdgeoftheWindWindow:HowtokeepthekiteinpositionIntroducethereadyforlaunchandreadyforlandingsign

Howtoletthekitego

Instructorlaunchesthekite,dem-onstratesandintroducesthefunc-tionofthede-powerkitesystem:Thepullfromthekitegoestothebody(harness)

Armsandshouldersareonlyforpiloting

De-powerandre-powerfunctionhowandwhentouse.

Note:Youshouldnotbeteachingthecompletelaunchingandland-ingprocedures.ThiswillbecoveredassoonasthestudenthasmoreflyingpracticeandknowshowtousetheQuickRelease.

Assistforlaunching:Repeatlaunch-andlandingsignStudentkeepsthekiteinpositionforlaunching

Studentobserves:Bodypositionandweightdistribu-tion

Kitepilotingandde-/re-powerfunction

Assistforlanding:Practicecommunicationsigns(pilot:pleasegrabmykite,as-sistant:landthekitetome)

Grabandsecurethekiteontheground


Note:ThisstepdoesnotcontainHowtofindthecorrectangleandpositionforlaunchandlandingatEdgeoftheWindWindow.

ThiswillbecoveredassoonasthestudenthasmoreflyingpracticeandknowhowtousetheQuickRelease.


StudentisdistractedThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation(doesntrememberthecommuni-cationsigns)


C DemosafetyreleaseandrecoverscenarioThestudentgetsanintroductiontohowandwhentousetheQuickRelease

HecanobservehowtheInstructorrecoversthebarandkite

Instructordemonstratesthemainsafetyrelease(chickenloopQuickRelease):ShowhowtoreleaseExplainwhathappens(noairflowontheprofilestall)

Explainwhentouse(nocontrol,selflanding,kitetangledaroundobstacle/otherkite...)

IntroducethekiteleashQuickRelease(dontletkitego!)ShowhowtoreleaseExplainwhathappens(kitecom-pletelydisconnectsfromthepilot)

Explainwhentouse(kitegetstangledaroundavessel...)

Demonstrationbarrecovery:Whentopractice(kitewaterre-launch...)

Safetyaspect(handoverhand,bereadytoletgooftheline,checkfortangles

Demonstratekiterecovery:Whentopractice(packdown,selflanding...)

Safetyaspects(keeptensiononthelineconnectedtothekite,dontgettangledinthelines...)

Introduceselflanding:Tobedoneonlyifthereisnoas-sistantavailable

ReleasethechickenloopQuickRelease,recoverthekite

Note:Toincreasetheefficiencyfromthatstep,combinethetopics:Release,recoverbar,recoverkite

Studentobserves:HowtoreleasethechickenloopQuickRelease

HowtoreleasethekiteleashQuickRelease

HowtorecoverthebarHowtorecoverthekiteHowtoselfland



StudentisdistractedThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation


C Studentpracticesfirstflyingde-poweredkiteStudentgetsfirstflyingexperiencewiththede-powerkite.Studentadaptsearlierkiteskillstothede-powerkite

Note:Toensuresafetyandalow-stressatmosphere,thestudentneedstobeunderpoweredwiththekite.

Instructorlaunchesthekiteandhandsitovertothestudent(leashfirst!)

Note:Iftheconditionsarenotgoodenoughtohandthekiteovertothestudent,adapttothesituationandletthestudentlaunchthekite.Makesureyousecurethestudentbyholdinghisorherharnessandbereadytocontrolthekitepiloting

InstructorassiststhestudenttocontrolthekiteatEdgeoftheWindWindow

Givefeedbackonbodypositionandkitesteering

Observe,complimentandcorrect

Note:Insomewindconditions(lowwind)orequipment(foil),itsalsoefficientandsafetoteachfirstlaunchingandlandingwithanassistant.

Studentpracticeskitepiloting:KeepsthekiteinastablepositionattheEdgeoftheWindWindow(notzenith!)

StudentmovesthekiteatEdgeoftheWindWindowupanddown(Clocksystem)

Studentdemonstrates:GoodbodypositionGoodkitepiloting




Lowlevelofstudentsbodycoordination(insufficientarmmovement-,poorshoulder,bodyposition,tensedposture)

ThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation(doesntunderstandthede-powerkitesystem)

C StudentpracticessafetyreleaseandrecoveryscenarioToknowhowtodoitandtoexperiencehowitworks,thestu-dentactivatestheQuickReleasesystems

Heunderstandsthatafterreleas-ing,heneedstorecoverbarorkiteandthatthisisthewaytoselflandthekite

Instructor:SupportthestudentCompleteknowledge


StudentreleasesthemainQuickRelease(ChickenloopQuickRelease)whileflyingthekiteattheEdgeoftheWindWindow

DittowhileflyingthekiteintheCenteroftheWindWindow

DittooncallfromtheinstructorStudentpracticesbar-andkiterecovery


Note:Toincreasetheefficiencywiththatstep,combinethetopics:Release,recoverbar,recoverkite




ThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation(doesntknowhowtorelease,cantexplainwhathappened...)

C PracticespecificdrillsEdgeoftheWindWindowThestudentimproveshisorherkiteflyingskillsontheEdgeoftheWindWindowtoprepareforthelaunchingmaneuverandtoincreasethesafetyoftheirkitehandling

Instructorgivescleartaskstothestudent:PositionthekiteattimeFlythekitefromtimetotimeWalkinalldirections,whilekeep-ingthekiteundercontrolattheEdgeoftheWindWindow

TouchthekiteonthegroundatthesideoftheWindWindow(launch-andlandingspot)

Note:InstructthestudenttoreleasethekiteassoonitstartstorolltowardstheCenteroftheWindWindow.

Observe,complimentandcorrect.

Studentpracticesthefollowingexercise:PositionthekiteattimeFlythekitefromtimetotimeWalkinalldirections,whilekeep-ingthekiteundercontrolattheEdgeoftheWindWindow

TouchthekiteonthegroundatthesideoftheWindWindow(launch-andlandingspot)



StudentisdistractedInsufficient/poorkitecontrol(kitecrashes,nocontrol,cantpilotthekiteattheEdgeoftheWindWindow)


ThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation


C Teachandpracticelaunchandland-ingwithanassistantThestudentlearnshowtolaunchandlandwithanassistant

Instructorexplains:Howtofindtherightpositionasthepilot(walkupordownwindtogettherighttensiononthelinesandpressureinthekite

Asanassistant(flappingkite,angletothewind...)

Repeatthelaunchandlandingsign

Completeandrepeatthegroundhandlingforthekitespecificallyforlaunchandlandingmaneuvers


Studentpracticesthefollowingexercises:Findtherightpositionaspilotandassistant(flappingkite,angletothewind...)

Repeatthelaunchandlandingsigns

Groundhandlingforthekitespecificallyforlaunchandlanding(landing:walktowardsthepilot/assistanttoreleasetensiononthelines,flipthekitetowardstheCenteroftheWindWindow.Launching:turnthekitetowardstheEdgeoftheWindWindowtogetreadyforlaunching,makesurethelineshavetensionbeforeletgo.)

Studentlaunchsandlandthekitewithanassistant.



StudentisdistractedInsufficient/poorkitecontrol(kitecrashes,nocontrolatEdgeoftheWindWindow)


ThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation(cantfindthecorrectpositionforkitelaunching)

D RepeatsafetyprocedureandrecoveryscenarioThegoalistogetfamiliarwiththesafetyproceduresandrecoveryscenario(sotheyareautomatic)

Instructor:Observe,complimentandcorrectCompleteifnecessary

Studentpracticesandrepeatsindependently:ChickenloopQuickReleaseKiteleashQuickReleaseBarrecoveryKiterecovery





ThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation(doesntknowhowtoreleaseorrecover)

D Practicede-powerkiteflyingwithspecificdrillThegoalistohavethisbeauto-maticandimproveandstrengthenthestudentskiteflyingskills

Instructor:Introducetheuseofthepowertrim

AssistCompleteifnecessary


Studentshouldpracticeindepen-dently:Flywithonehand,walkaround,sitdown,andflyonrequest,twistandun-twistlines

Dynamic-andstaticzoneDe-andre-powerthekiteUsethepowertrim





ThestudentsfeedbackdoesntmatchtheInstructorsexplanation


End of your training!

Now that you have completed your training, your Instructor will go online and validate you. You will then receive an email confirming your access to the Pro Area and providing you with your IKO Assistant ID number. You will also receive IKO Pro Newsletters and IKO flashes to your inbox.

Continue your training and become an Instructor Level 1

You are now ready to be trained as an Instructor level 1. The ITC (Instructor Training Course) training calendar is available at www.ikointl.com. The con-tact person will book your place and can help you arrange accommodations or give you information on the area.

Instructor Level 1 benefits:

Have access to the Pro Area of the IKO website Be able to purchase IKO Instructor Insurance Be able to purchase IKO products at Pro prices Have access to the job opening listings on the IKO

website and post a seeking employment ad view-able to IKO Centers

Post personal profile info online, which is viewable via the general public website (as of April 2009)

An Instructor Level 1 is qualified to:

Teach kiteboarding to a maximum ratio of 2 stu-dents with 1 kite flying simultaneously according to the IKO standards

Certify students with the IKO Member Card Become a Powerkite Instructor by taking the

online equivalency course Earn equivalency as a Level 1 Kiteboard/Snow

Instructor by enrolling in an IEC course Affiliate an IKO Point Have access to the other IKO training courses

(power kite and snow kite)

INFO, CAREER


Instructor Level 1 commitments:

Respect the teaching and safety standards set by IKO

Validate the level of all his trainees (with no excep-tion) with the Member Card* (1 Member Card and 1 Online Feedback Credit per student) and teach with the Kiteboarders/Snowkiters Handbook. The Member Card and the Handbook should be includ-ed in the cost of the lesson, not sold separately

Instructor must register his/her students on the IKO website to log teaching hours

Hold IKO Instructor liability insurance (or send IKO a copy of private insurance certificate in English) if the Instructor works as an independent Instructor

Stay active as an instructor thanks to the Continu-ous Online Education System

Must follow the local regulations for teaching kite-boarding/snowkiting, including those set by the local council (such as having a power boat license (for kiteboarding), a business license, or insurance coverage)

Report any accident that occurs while teaching to the claims department of applicable insurance provider, as well as to IKO Support within 3 days of the accident (regardless of the severity of the ac-cident)

Accept inspection from IKO Quality Rep or Exam-iner

* Instructors issue a Member Card to each student at the end of his or her course, certifying the level s/he has reached.

In the case of an Instructor that is working for an Affiliated Center, the Member Card is provided by the school itself. Independent Instructors must purchase a minimum of 50 cards when they register with IKO. Regardless of where they work, Instructors cannot promote their qualifications with IKO without certify-ing each of their students. Moreover, IKO cannot be assured of the competen-cies of the instructor without receiving the students feedback. The Member Card should be included in the cost of the lesson, not sold separately.

Instructor Level 1 prerequisites

Candidates to an ITC Level 1 must:

Be at least 18 years old Kiteboarding/Snowkiting for at least 1 year and be

a certified IKO kiteboarder/snowkiter level 3 mini-mum

Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification (Wa-ter only) or provide an attestation (letter of recom-mendation) of a teaching experience in a water or aerial sport

Have a valid first aid certificate or complete it be-fore the ITC with the IKO Examiner running the course

Kiteboarding only: complete the IKO powerboat certification course or have outside powerboat certification

Instructor Level 1 certification

Every Instructor follows a 5-day ITC training course, during which the Examiner evaluates his technical, communication, and human skills.

During the ITC, Candidate Instructors are trained on:

Safety Practical environment Analysis Technique Teaching psychology

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