Snowkiting Level 1

Level 1A

• Carry and Set-up lines and kite

• Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward)

• Fly a small kite (inflatable, stunt kite, foil…) on the wind window edge and maintain it close to the ground

• Know how to kill the power of the kite 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

Level 1B

• Be aware of the area where the kite can fall downwind of the pilot.

• Recover the kite

• Position the kite on request from 9 to 3 o’clock on the wind window edge

• Launch a kite and choose the right angle to the wind (assisted).

• Fly the kite in the power area without crashing it

• Twist and untwist the lines while the kite flies

• Recover a kite and secure it on land

• Land a kite with the help of an assistant

Level 1C

• Fly a kite hooked to the harness

• Fly hooked to the harness with one hand

• Activate the harness release system or quick release located on a leader line

Level 1D

• Launch a kite alone

• Relaunch a kite

Level 1E

• Create a constant power using the power zone or half the power zone

• Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift or down draft and be able to define the wind direction. Understand that practicing near obstacles is dangerous

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