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IKO KITEBOARDING

ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR MANUAL Version 4.1 2009

Teach with IKO International

IKO Kiteboarding Assistant Manual IKO 4th Edition Author: Eric Beaudonnat IKO Co-founder Photos: Victoria Cummings IKO Special thanks to: Best Kiteboarding Nobile Kiteboarding IKO instructors Audrey Meyer (Dare 2 Fly Cabarete), Jean Christophe Treal (Cabarete Spirit) and Lilo (Kite Club Cabarete) Graphics: Andrew Heron IKO Artwork: Dreambeat / Philip Scandalides InDesign: Sascha Bojahr, FUTUREGRAFICZ [email protected]

An IKO Publication IKO 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 IKO’s 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 International Kiteboarding Organization’s Organization’s Assistant Manual Manual is a complement complement to the assistant training. training. Read this manual manual carefully and follow the guidelines guidelines set for the Assistant Instructor Training.

INSTRUCTOR UCTOR MANUAL 2 IKO ASSISTANT INSTR

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION .....................................................

4

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

Training Procedure ...............................................

5

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

Assistant evaluation and training criteria ......

5

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

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

7

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

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

7

Preight check ..................................................... 14

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

7

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

Equipment .............................................................

7

KITEBOARDER’S CERTIFICATION ....................... 19

Safety .....................................................................

8

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

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

8

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

THEORETICAL LESSON ........................................

9

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

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

9

LESSON PLAN ........................................................

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

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

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IKO ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR MANUAL

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INTRODUCTION 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.

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!

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

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

• 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

• 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

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TRAINING PROCEDURE

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 school’s 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)


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Organization: Organize the equipment for beginners and school organization

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

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


Evaluated items: • Awareness of own capacity and personal limits, and respecting them

SKILL ASSESSEMENT TEST Multiple choice questionnaire

Equipment

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

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

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 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 system 1. At what length from the power trim should the stopper be connected? A. 2 meters B. Half a kite span C. One kite span

A. One line is shorter that the other B. The power trim is not correctly adjusted C. 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 doesn’t turn. What could be the reason? A. The back lines are too long B. The power trim is too pulled C. 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 sheeted B. You pull too much on the bar C. The wind is not stable

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

Bow bar 2. What length should the center line be so the kite de-powers completely when letting go of the bar?

A. Any kind B. Relaunchable kite (valved foil or inflatable) C. Inflatable only D. Valved foil only E. Open cells foil kite

A. 30 cm B. Half a kite span C. 60 cm and more

5th line system 3. At what length from the power trim should the stopper be connected? A. 2 meters B. Half a kite span C. One kite chord


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8. Complete the glossary;

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

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 top B. 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 vest B. Float vest, helmet and booties C. Harness and booties


Your kiteboarding level It’s 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.

THEORETICAL LESSON 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 kite’s user guide. • The bow kite bars usually have a center line of minimum 60 cm.

• 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.

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. IKO ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR MANUAL

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RIGHT OF WAY 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?

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

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.

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 – it’s as simple as that.

Rule #3 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.


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.

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 3: Watch as the faster rider changes course

Rule #4 -

Figure 5: Be aware of all others in the area

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

Rule #6 -

Why?

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

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).

Why?

Figure 4: Kites are more difficult to control while wave

Figure 6: A rider moves downwind as he jumps

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 rider’s lines could touch the kite or the lines of another rider kiteboarding close by.

surfing


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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 hand patting head, the other hand up)

I want to land (one hand patting head)

Put the kite at the top of the wind window

1. I need help


When waving bar in hand: equipment problem

STUDENT SAFETY DIRECTIVES 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 Instructor’s 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

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 student’s 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

Location assessment

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) Each location has a different configuration. and progressively from 20 to maximum 30 meter Therefore, the location must be assessed in order to lines. evaluate and minimize risks. This technique allows you to keep the same kite Here are the primary factors you should pay during the first lesson and reduces the amount of time spent on equipment management (as a attention to: student uses 1 kite instead of 2). • 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?

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!


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Preight 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.

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

• Bar and lines: visual checking (no knots, no tangle, no fraying) lines must have connection code on the end ( lark’s 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.

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


VISUAL TEACHING STEPS

1: Greetings/student evaluation/lesson intro

2: Carrying equipment

3: Setting up JC

4: Intro to kite and bar terminology

5: Where is the wind coming from?

6: Carrying the kite inflated


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7: Securing the kite

8: Unwinding the lines

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

10: Connecting the lines

11: Preflight check

12 Preparing the student


13a: Intro to kite flying and basic safety rules

13b: Intro to kite flying and basic safety rules

13c: Intro to kite flying and basic safety rules

14: Assisted launch and correct angle to the wind explanation

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

16: Demo of piloting the kite at the top


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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

18: Let go of the bar

19: Pull on the quick release


KITEBOARDERS CERTIFICATION 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.

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 Instructor 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 student’s level.

Students can obtain accident and third person liability insurance for kiteboarding by signing up for My IKO membership. Find out more about the ben- The certification standards efits of membership and the included insurance at www.ikointl.com. The certification standards are designed to validate students’ achievements on the Member Card, from their first piloting to their first jump. Certification When is the student’s level certified? standards are available on the web at www.ikointl. At the end of the course, the IKO Instructor fills in com. The Lesson plan will give information about the student’s level on the Member Card. Every stu- the levels an Assistant Instructor is qualified to teach dent receives his or her IKO Member Card at the end (under the supervision of an IKO Instructor level 2). of the lesson. Levels can be certified from A to N according to the IKO Kiteboardes certification stan- The Kiteboarder Handbook dards. It is IKO policy that all IKO students be given the corresponding 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, professionally produced and packed with useful information! Every IKO affiliated school or certified instructor should have copies available for their students.


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DISCOVERY KITEBOARDER PROGRAM Skill Step

Level

Level 1 • •

Can determine safe conditions for a training site and is able to identify hazards through a spot assessment. Can set-up the trainer kite, (inatable or foil). Understands and can simulate use of its safety systems

A

• •

B

•

Can launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant. Can demonstrate basic ying skills with trainer kite: control the kite on the edge of the wind window, use the power zone, and make specic ying patterns on request. Can twist and untwist the lines while ying and is able to walk and change directions while ying the kite

• • •

Can set up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system including pre- ight checks and ground handling. Understands and can use the international communication signals. Can assist for launching and landing. Can launch and land the kite to an assistant. (4/5-line de-power kite)

C

• •

D

•

Can control the kite hooked into the harness, understands the de-power system and can use the safety systems. Can demonstrate advanced ying skills with the de-power kite – (foil or inatable that can easily be re-launched from the water), showing full control of de-power systems in ight. Can recover the bar and kite, can perform kite self-landing.

• • •

Can enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite. Can water re-launch a kite Can perform rst body drag

E

• • •

Can body drag downwind showing an understanding of the correct kite position in the wind window Can show change of direction to the left and right when body dragging, using correct kite positioning Can recover the kite and bar in the water

F

• • • •

Can recover board by body dragging Can body drag one-handed and use the board to body drag upwind Can enter and exit at the same point body dragging. Is able to demonstrate the power stroke as for a water start

G

• • •

Can demonstrate an understanding of weather forecast, tidal- and wind eects. Can determine the wind strength, direction and quality. Knows the right of way rules

H

• • •

Knows how to set up a board and ability to choose the right type for specic conditions Knows safety rules and theory for water start Is able to choose and maintain riding direction

I

• •

Can put the board on the feet and maintain the correct position for the water start Can water start in both directions.

J

• •

Can ride a short distance Control the riding speed and stop.

K

• •

Can ride amongst other riders and water users respecting the right of way rules. Is able to change direction without stopping

L

• • • •

Can ride in any direction on request. Can demonstrate a self-rescue and full pack-down in the water. Show an awareness and assessment of the risks for the area Is able to self launch

M

• •

Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping. Can demonstrate and land a basic jump.

N

Level 2

Level 3


LIVE SITUATION

School presentation and site tour

What programs are offered to clients?

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

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

Time schedule: How is the booking managed: 1. on the spot 2. by internet 3. by phone 4. 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 everyone’s tasks? Where is (are) the teaching spot(s) and what are conditions for teaching?

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. IKO ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR MANUAL

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LESSON PLAN C.S A

Chronological step / Goal Location selection Student learns how to choose a safe spot for ying a kite

Action /explanations instructor

Action /exercises student

Negative Observable

Explain and show how to determine wind direction, quality and strength: • Observing a ag • Facing against the wind, until both sides of the face feel the same pressure • Let the wind blow away sand

Determine the wind direction: • Student is asked to close his or her eyes and face towards the wind until s/he feel the same pressure on both sides of the face (ears) • Observe a ag or wind sack

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the instructors explanation • Student can’t determine the wind • Student can’t determine possible hazards

Introduce possible hazards: • Show the necessary space for safe practice • No people in or close to the ying area • Turbulence, wind eects • Ask the student about his or her understanding of the topic and then complete the information.

A

Intro Equipment • Student gets an introduction to the “rst ying equipment” (trainer kite)

Explain terminology for the important parts: • Bar • Lines • Kite

Determine possible hazards: • Looking for turbulence, obstacles, other people or animals Suggest the place to set up the trainer kite by: • Determining possible hazards • Determining wind direction

Set up the trainer kite: • Secure the kite • Check the lines • Do a pre-ight check

Repeat the terminology: Give basic information for the set up: • Explain the main parts • Secure the kite on the ground • Check lines for damage

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted •The student’s feedback doesn’t match the instructor’s explanation • Student doesn’t remember or is confused about the terminology • Student doesn’t know how to set up the trainer kite

Coach / support the student with the set up: • Check, compliment & correct

B

Demo rst ying • Student assists Instructor and observes how to y a kite • Student gets rst explanations about ying the kite

Demonstrate how to launch the trainer kite: • Checking wind direction • Put tension on the lines • Pull with both arms at the bar • Let the kite y to the Edge of the Wind Window Demonstrate how to pilot the trainer kite: • Arms outstretched and slightly bent as basic position • Bend one arm to pilot the kite to the corresponding side • Shoulder and body facing towards the kite Demonstrate dierent behavior from the kite: • Edge of the Wind Window; static, no forward speed, less pull • Center of the Wind Window; dynamic, forward speed towards the Edge of the Wind Window, more pull


Student observes: • How to launch the trainer kite • How to pilot the trainer kite • Dierent behavior from the kite Interact, practice and give feedback to the Instructor

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation

B

B

B

Practice rst ying • Student manages to keep the kite in the air • Student learns how to keep the kite under control

Let the student y ASAP: • Give feedback about arm-, shoulder-, and body position • Reassure the student by grabbing their harness if necessary and by speaking positively

Pilot and control the kite at: • Edge of the Wind Window • Center of the Wind Window

Wind window check point The student completes his or her knowledge about the Wind Window: 1. Edge of the Wind Window (static zone) 2. Center of the Wind Window (dynamic zone, Power zone) 3. Clock system 4. Position of the Wind Window on the ground (angle to the wind)

Explain Wind Window theory by using 3D model or 2D drawings: • Terminology (Edge of the Wind Window, Center of the Wind Window, power zone.) • Clock system • Safety zone

Review rst ying experience: • How did the kite behave? • Where did the kite y?

Practice Second ying • Student combines Wind Window knowledge with kite ying practice • Student can perform specic drills according the Wind Window theory

Instructor gives specic drills about the Edge of the Wind Window: • Position the kite according the clock system • Pilot the kite along the Wind Window • Walking with the kite at the Edge of the Wind Window • Twist / Untwist lines

Use student’s previous experience to enhance the understanding of the Wind Window

Interact, practice and give feedback to the Instructor

Complete knowledge about Wind Window theory: • Repeat terminology • Explain the Wind Window in their own words

Student practices specic drills about the Edge of the Wind Window: • Position the kite according the clock system • Pilot the kite along the Wind Window •Walking with the kite at the Edge of the Wind Window • Twist / Untwist lines

Instructor gives specic drills about the Center of the Wind Window: • Fly gure 8; 10 - 2 • Fly gure 8; 9 - 12 • Fly gure 8; 12 - 3 • Fly gure 8 and walk around

Student practices specic drills about the Center of the Wind Window: • Fly gure 8 • Fly gure 8 and walk around

Instructor observes, compliments & corrects

Interact, practice and give feedback to the instructor

• Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control) • Low level of student’s body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder-, body position, tense posture) • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the instructor’s explanation

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation (can’t explain the Wind Window theory with their own words)

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control) • Low level of students body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder-, body position, tensed posture) • The students feedback doesn’t match the instructors explanation


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C

Set up 4/5 – line de- power kite (if not done before) • Student learns how to sep up a 4/5 line depower kite correctly • Student learns how to handle a kite on the ground (carry, secure...) • Student learns bar- and kite terminology

Instructor explains and demonstrates how to set up a 4/5 –line depower kite (L.E.I or foil) • Sequence and procedure (pump up, prepare the lines and connect the lines, pre ight check...) • Specic terminology (Front tube, struts, wingtip, trailing edge, “pig tails”, bridles, power trim, chicken loop, Quick Release, kite leash....) Note: Make sure all terminology the instructor uses is explained to the student.

• Student assists / practices kite set up • Repeat and complete kite- and bar terminology Note: Make sure that the student does as much as possible and gives feedback

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation (not able to set up the 4/5 line kite)

Practice ground handling: • Secure the kite on the ground • Carry the kite while walking • Turn/ip the kite over

Interact, practice and give feedback Introduce ground handling - how to: to the Instructor • Secure the kite on the ground • Grab and turn over the kite Note: How to pack the kite away • Walk around with the kite is also part of the set up. Ensure that the student gets thorough instructions as to how to pack the kite away.

C

Intro/demo tube ying • Student learns how to assist for kite launching and landing on the Edge of the Wind Window • Student can observe how to pilot a de-power kite

Introduce assisting for launching and landing at the Edge of the Wind Window: • How to keep the kite in position • Introduce the “ready for launch” and “ready for landing” sign • How to let the kite go Instructor launches the kite, demonstrates and introduces the function of the de-power kite system: • The pull from the kite goes to the body (harness) • Arms and shoulders are only for piloting • De-power and re-power function – how and when to use. Note: You should not be teaching the complete launching and landing procedures.

This will be covered as soon as the student has more ying practice and knows how to use the Quick Release.

Assist for launching: • Repeat launch- and landing sign • Student keeps the kite in position for launching

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation Student observes: (doesn’t remember the communi• Body position and weight distribu- cation signs) tion • Kite piloting and de-/re-power function Assist for landing: • Practice communication signs (pilot: “please grab my kite”, assistant: “land the kite to me”) • Grab and secure the kite on the ground Interact, practice and give feedback to the instructor Note: This step does not contain “How to nd the correct angle and position for launch and landing at Edge of the Wind Window.”

This will be covered as soon as the student has more ying practice and know how to use the Quick Release.


C

Demo safety release and recover scenario • The student gets an introduction to how and when to use the Quick Release • He can observe how the Instructor recovers the bar and kite

Instructor demonstrates the main safety release (chicken loop Quick Release): • Show how to release • Explain what happens (no airow on the prole – stall) • Explain when to use (no control, self landing, kite tangled around obstacle/other kite...) Introduce the kite leash Quick Release (don’t let kite go!) • Show how to release • Explain what happens (kite completely disconnects from the pilot) • Explain when to use (kite gets tangled around a vessel...)

Student observes: • The student doesn’t participate in • How to release the chicken loop the lesson Quick Release • Student is distracted • How to release the kite leash Quick • The student’s feedback doesn’t Release match the Instructor’s explanation • How to recover the bar • How to recover the kite • How to self land Interact, practice and give feedback to the Instructor

Demonstration bar recovery: • When to practice (kite water re-launch...) • Safety aspect (“hand over hand”, be ready to let go of the line, check for tangles Demonstrate kite recovery: • When to practice (pack down, self landing...) • Safety aspects (keep tension on the line connected to the kite, don’t get tangled in the lines...) Introduce “self landing”: • To be done only if there is no assistant available • Release the chicken loop Quick Release, recover the kite Note: To increase the eciency from that step, combine the topics: Release, recover bar, recover kite


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C

Student practices rst ying depowered kite • Student gets rst ying experience with the de-power kite. Student adapts earlier kite skills to the de-power kite Note: To ensure safety and a low-stress atmosphere, the student needs to be underpowered with the kite.

Instructor launches the kite and hands it over to the student (leash rst!)

Student practices kite piloting: • Keeps the kite in a stable position at the Edge of the Wind Window (not zenith!) Note: If the conditions are not good • Student moves the kite at Edge of enough to hand the kite over to the Wind Window up and down the student, adapt to the situation (Clock system) and let the student launch the kite. Make sure you secure the student Student demonstrates: by holding his or her harness and be • Good body position ready to control the kite piloting • Good kite piloting • Instructor assists the student to control the kite at Edge of the Wind Window • Give feedback on body position and kite steering

Interact, practice and give feedback to the Instructor

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control) • Low level of student’s body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder, body position, tensed posture) • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation (doesn’t understand the de-power kite system)

Observe, compliment and correct Note: In some wind conditions (low wind) or equipment (foil), it’s also ecient and safe to teach rst “launching and landing” with an assistant.

C

Student practices safety release and recovery scenario • To know how to do it and to experience how it works, the student activates the Quick Release systems • He understands that after releasing, he needs to recover bar or kite and that this is the way to self land the kite

Instructor: • Support the student • Complete knowledge Observe, compliment and correct

• Student releases the main Quick Release (Chicken loop Quick Release) while ying the kite at the Edge of the Wind Window • Ditto while ying the kite in the Center of the Wind Window • Ditto on call from the instructor • Student practices bar- and kite recovery Interact, practice and give feedback to the instructor

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control) • Low level of student’s body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder, body position, tensed posture) • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation (doesn’t know how to release, can’t explain what happened...)

Note: To increase the eciency with that step, combine the topics: Release, recover bar, recover kite

C

Practice specic drills Edge of the Wind Window • The student improves his or her kite ying skills on the Edge of the Wind Window to prepare for the launching maneuver and to increase the safety of their kite handling

Instructor gives clear tasks to the student: • Position the kite at time • Fly the kite from “time to time” • Walk in all directions, while keeping the kite under control at the Edge of the Wind Window • Touch the kite on the ground at the side of the Wind Window (launch- and landing spot)

Student practices the following exercise: • Position the kite at time • Fly the kite from “time to time” • Walk in all directions, while keeping the kite under control at the Edge of the Wind Window • Touch the kite on the ground at the side of the Wind Window (launch- and landing spot)

Note: Instruct the student to release the kite as soon it starts to roll towards the Center of the Wind Window.

Interact, practice and give feedback to the instructor

Observe, compliment and correct.


• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control, can’t pilot the kite at the Edge of the Wind Window) • Low level of student’s body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder, body position, tensed posture) • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation

C

Teach and practice launch and landing with an assistant • The student learns how to launch and land with an assistant

Instructor explains: • How to nd the right position as the pilot (walk up or downwind to get the right tension on the lines and pressure in the kite • As an assistant (apping kite, angle to the wind...) • Repeat the launch and landing sign Complete and repeat the ground handling for the kite specically for launch and landing maneuvers Observe, compliment and correct

Student practices the following exercises: • Find the right position as pilot and assistant (apping kite, angle to the wind...) • Repeat the launch and landing signs • Ground handling for the kite specically for launch and landing (landing: walk towards the pilot / assistant to release tension on the lines, ip the kite towards the Center of the Wind Window. Launching: turn the kite towards the Edge of the Wind Window to get ready for launching, make sure the lines have tension before let go.)

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control at Edge of the Wind Window) • Low level of student’s body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder, body position, tensed posture) • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation (can’t nd the correct position for kite launching)

Student launch’s and land the kite with an assistant. Interact, practice and give feedback to the instructor

D

Repeat safety procedure and recovery scenario • The goal is to get familiar with the safety procedures and recovery scenario (so they are automatic)

Instructor: • Observe, compliment and correct • Complete if necessary

Student practices and repeats independently: • Chicken loop Quick Release • Kite leash Quick Release • Bar recovery • Kite recovery Interact, practice and give feedback to the Instructor

D

Practice de-power kite ying with specic drill • The goal is to have this be automatic and improve and strengthen the student’s kite ying skills

Instructor: • Introduce the use of the power trim • Assist • Complete if necessary Observe, compliment and correct

Student should practice independently: • Fly with one hand, walk around, sit down, and y on request, twist and un-twist lines… • Dynamic- and static zone • De- and re-power the kite • Use the power trim Interact, practice and give feedback to the Instructor

• The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control) • Low level of student’s body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder, body position, tensed posture) • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation (doesn’t know how to release or recover) • The student doesn’t participate in the lesson • Student is distracted • Insucient/poor kite control (kite crashes, no control) • Low level of students body coordination (insucient arm movement-, poor shoulder, body position, tensed posture) • The student’s feedback doesn’t match the Instructor’s explanation


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INFO, CAREER

End of your training!

Instructor Level 1 benefits:

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.

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

Continue your training and become an Instructor Level 1

An Instructor Level 1 is qualified to: 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 contact person will book your place and can help you arrange accommodations or give you information on the area.


• Teach kiteboarding to a maximum ratio of 2 students 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)

Instructor Level 1 commitments:

Instructor Level 1 prerequisites

• Respect the teaching and safety standards set by IKO • Validate the level of all his trainees (with no exception) 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 included 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 Continuous Online Education System • Must follow the local regulations for teaching kiteboarding/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 accident) • Accept inspection from IKO Quality Rep or Examiner

Candidates to an ITC Level 1 must:

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

• Be at least 18 years old • Kiteboarding/Snowkiting for at least 1 year and be a certified IKO kiteboarder/snowkiter level 3 minimum • Have an IKO Assistant Instructor certification (Water only) or provide an attestation (letter of recommendation) of a teaching experience in a water or aerial sport • Have a valid first aid certificate or complete it before 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

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 certifying each of their students. Moreover, IKO cannot be assured of the competencies of the instructor without receiving the students’ feedback. The Member Card should be included in the cost of the lesson, not sold separately.


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