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You can now experience the newly created and well balanced range of water kites from world renouned kitesports brand, Flexifoil International. Our latest creation is the new Ion3 dubbed "the hybrid kite with bite!" Meanwhile, on the back of the success of the original Atom is the Atom 08, an awesome kite with appeal to beginners and experienced kitesurfers alike. Then you can always challenge for the world title with the HadlowPro, flown by Flexifoil's four-time world champion, Aaron Hadlow. There is a kite for everyone at all levels.
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Kitesurf control gear is an essential part of your kitesurfing kit. When it comes to control gear, there are three types. Control gear is made up of a bar system and flying lines. Each has been specially designed for different water kites to ensure optimum performance. |
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When choosing the perfect board, it's all about your ability and weight. There are three Flexifoil boards available which cater for all weights and experience. The Alpha board, the Delta board and the Omega board. You need to be able to carry your board with one hand and fly through the air with it strapped to your feet, so you need to make sure it is light enough. The bindings need to be secure enough so the board doesn't slip off mid flight but light enough for you to get your feet out quckly if you need to exit quickly. All boards have a grab handle in the middle which allows you to do tricks in the air, such as taking the board on and off your feet, mid jump.
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Flexifoil Flying Lines are made from hi-grade Dyneemaฎ using the most modern construction techniques. This is combined with a sophisticated extreme pre-stretching process to give you the best performance and lowest stretch. In addition a highly UV-resistant coating helps to reduce friction and prolong life and aids to lower water absorption. |
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All about Flexifoil kitesurfing
Kitesurfing, also known as kiteboarding was pioneered in the mid 1990s by using a power kite to pull a rider through the water on a surfboard, now known as a kiteboard. Generally kiteboarding refers to a style of riding known as free-style or wakestyle where as kitesurfing is more waveriding orientated. These two styles usually require different boards and specific performance kites all designed and developed by Flexifoil.
The Flexifoil kitesurfer or kiteboarder uses our board with foot-straps or bindings combined with Atom 08 or Ion3 to propel themself and the board across the water. The sport is still in its infancy however is rapidly growing in popularity. In 2006, the number of kitesurfers was estimated to be in the region of 150,000 to 210,000, with 114,465 kites sold that same year for the purpose of kitesurfing.
Many riding styles have evolved to suit different types of riders and conditions, such as wake style, wave riding, freestyle, jumping, and cruising. The sport is now much safer due to advanced innovations in kite design, safety release systems, and instruction being available from the IKO.
Mastered Flexifoil Powerkiting? Looking for the next rush?
Flexifoil kitesurfing is certainly the latest water-sport to take the world by storm. The sport is a fusion of surfing, windsurfing, wakeboarding, paragliding, and, of course, kite flying, and is sure to blow you away (literally!). Flexifoil kitesurfing has come a long way, and is now one of the most accessible extreme water-sports on offer, as well as being the ultimate adrenaline rush. With major developments in equipment and teaching techniques the sport is open to all.
Using the most up to date equipment available from Flexifoil, together with an instructor team of the highest calibre, courses are taught by International Kiteboarding Organisation / British Kitesurfing Association by qualified instructors and they teach to set standards to ensure that you are given the best learning experience possible.
"This beginner course is designed for those of you who would like to get your first taste of kitesurfing."
The basic structure is as follows:
• Learning the basics of kite flying with a foil kite on land
• Safety and site assessment
• Introduction to water-relaunchable kites, including set-up, pack-down, launching and landing
• A practical look at the wind window
• Body-dragging
• An introduction to water-starting
"The Intermediate IKO Level 1 / Level 2 Kitesurf Course will help you progress the knowledge you will have gained during the kitesurfing beginner course."
The course covers the full IKO Level 1 and Level 2 kitesurfing syllabus and on completion you will receive your International Kiteboarding Organisation Level 1 Kiteboarder Card. IKO Level 2 accreditation requires the student to competently ride upwind therefore you would need to demonstrate your ability to ride upwind. IKO Level 2 is recognised worldwide and is generally the level of certification required to rent or hire equipment abroad.
IKO Level 1/2 course summary:
• Intro to Kite Surfing
• Equipment carrying
• Setting-up
• Managing of the practice area
• Spot analysis
• Wind Direction
• Safety Systems
• Wind window
• Piloting
• 2 Line Set-up
• 2 line Kite Flying
• Launching
• Landing
• Water Relaunch
• Body Drag
• Theory on water start
• Advanced Body Dragging
• Awareness of body positioning
• Piloting One Handed
• Managing the kite's power
• Board Recovery
• First ride
"The IKO Level 3 Course is the most advanced of all of the IKO certifications and the final course that you need before you move onto a Pro Training itinery. A pre-requisite for the IKO Level 3 certification is prior completion of IKO Level 2."
The course covers the full IKO Level 3 Kitesurfing syllabus and on completion you will receive you International Kiteboarding Organisation Level 3 Kiteboarder Card which is recognised worldwide and is the level of certification required before progressing onto the Pro circuit.
IKO Level 3 course summary:
• IKO Level 2 accreditation is a pre-req for this course
• Priority Rules
• Generating a steady pull
• Edging
• Change of direction
• Up Wind Riding
• Up Wind Body Dragging
• First Jump
FLEXIFOIL SAFETY FIRST:
Please remember that you must seek professional advice before kitesurfing.
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