Level 2 – Beginner + – KiteActive

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Level 2 – Beginner +

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Level 2 – Beginner + – KiteActive

Where am I?

Your goal at this level.

Refresh existing kite-control skills, build confidence and move from body dragging toward consistent waterstarts and independent riding.

Before you start

You have already taken at least one kitesurf lesson.

You have basic kite control and can keep the kite steady in the wind window.

You know how to body drag.

Swimming skills are required.

Conditions

Flat, knee-deep water and steady wind make progression much faster.

No special training is needed; KiteActive refreshes safety, body dragging and waterstart technique.

What you learn

Skills and milestones.

  1. 01Safe kite setup and handling
  2. 02Kite control and power-zone awareness
  3. 03Safety systems and self rescue
  4. 04Upwind and downwind body drag
  5. 05Board positioning and waterstart preparation
  6. 06First waterstarts and first metres
  7. 07Basic board control
  8. 08Wind, tide and spot awareness
  9. 09Kitesurf etiquette
  1. Set up, launch and land safely
  2. Full kite control in the wind window
  3. Master body drags
  4. Make first waterstarts
  5. Ride short straight stretches
  6. Develop basic board control
  7. Build awareness of wind, safety and etiquette

The way forward

Roadmap, safety and theory.

Gear check

Refresh rigging and equipment knowledge.

Launch & landing

Become safer and more independent on the beach.

Safety / self rescue

Refresh safety systems and emergency scenarios.

Theory & rules

Weather, kite sizing, right-of-way and spot awareness.

Kite control

Sharpen steering and power control.

Body dragging

Upwind and downwind body dragging.

Spot analysis

Assess conditions before going out.

Relaunch

Practice relaunching in different wind strengths.

Waterstart

Turn kite control into your first proper rides.

Ride independently

Start practising independently under supervision.

Safety systems, self rescue, launch and landing, right-of-way and spot awareness are refreshed before progressing to independent riding.

Learn the move

Clinics and progression videos.

Content pending

No content is linked to this level yet.

Take it to the water

Places where you can progress.

Places pending

No published spots or destinations are linked to this level yet.

Progress in real life

Events for your next metres.

Events pending

No upcoming events are linked to this level yet.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

FAQ pending

Questions and answers for this level are awaiting publication.

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