Why Take Lessons With Kiteboarding Tampa Bay? We give you the absolute best value in the business with more water time, the most complete training available, and unparalleled customer service. Our students ability is a direct reflection of our ability as instructors. Detailed Lesson Plan, Focused on SafetyFriendly, Qualified InstructorsFlat, Shallow Water- Perfect for ProgressionAdditional Tips and Tricks Throughout the Lessons Informative Website to Build Your Kiting KnowledgeContinued Progress Evaluations/ Riding TipsFlexible Scheduling to Fit Your Needs KTB Classroom coming SOON!    Beginner Kiteboarder Program-  Includes both Land and Water TrainingA-1Site selection, weather, identify potential hazards. Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward).Understanding the Wind Window (Power Zone) Setting up a 2 line kiteFly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground. Know how to stop the kite power in case of problem by releasing the bar. Be aware that the kite leash must be worn at all times, before kite launching and until landing. B-1Be aware of the entire area (wind window) where the kite can fall down wind of the pilot.  Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o’clock on the wind window edge. Launch a kite with an assistant and choose the right angle to the wind. Fly the kite in the power zone without crashing it. Twist and untwist the lines by turning around. Catch instructors kite and secure it on land. Land the kite to the instructor on  the edge of wind window.. C-1Fly a kite hooked in to the harness. Pilot hooked in with one hand. D-1Perform a downwind course by body dragging and using the power of the kite. (water) Activate the harness release system or quick release located on a leader line. E-1Relaunch a kite from the water. Wind the lines in the water and recover the kite. Perform an assisted self-rescue in shallow water. (Rescue #1) Launch a kite with an assistant. Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift or down draft and be able to define the wind direction. Beginner level 1 ReachedBeginner Level 2 ProgramLevel F-2Define if the practice area is safe for practice and point out potential hazards. Set up and check the equipment alone (kite, line, control bar).Assume proper launch position. G-2Body dragging exercises, learn to body drag upwind  Practice Body Dragging upwind, traveling both directions Learn upwind board drag (body drag with board) both directionsH-2Know the water start theory: board and body positioning, kite piloting. Learn how to water startControl power with edging. Start and stop at will Recover the board in deep water and position the feet in the foot-straps and keep the position while flying the kite. (water start position)I-2Stand up on the board and ride while moving the kite up and down. Perform Safety release, wind up lines, and perform independent self rescue in shallow water. Display proper rigging of all safety systems- Test and reload. Pack away your gear properly Beginner Level 2 Reached Independent Kiteboarder ProgramLevel J-3Know the right of way rules. Ride away from the shore and come back to the shore. K-3Edge on the heel and toe side to change the course. (transition) Accelerate by edging down and moving the kite. Stop by edging. Be able to keep an edge. L-3Ride away from the shore and come back at starting point. Ride upwind. Constantly ride upwind. M-3Recover the board , by body dragging upwind. Perform a basic transition without sinking. N-3Know the theoretical approach to jumps. Perform a small jump and land it. Final skills observation (self rescue #3)Kiteboarder level 3 Reached- Congratulations! You now have all the necessary skills to be a safe, independent kiteboarder!  The above lesson plan is used as a guideline only and individual results may vary.An IKO Kiteboarder card will be issued at the completion of your training to certify your Independent Kiter status.    Below is an outline of our lesson plan. All topics in Beginner Level 1 and Beginner Level 2 are covered in the first water lesson.