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KITESURF PROGRESO

Kitesurf Progreso School offers the best in kitesurfing, foil & wingfoil lessons. All instructors are certified by IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) and supervised by IKO Level 2 Instructor, Demetrio Savio. All students will receive an IKO Certification with their level of kitesurfing at the end of the course. Kitesurfing lessons are taught using the latest and safest flotation equipment, helmets and devices.

We teach mostly private lessons to offer the best tailored and student-focused instructions. However, especially at the beginning of your kiteboarding course, you can choose to be in a small group of not more than 3 students per instructor. 

You will learn this sport in one of the most amazing spot in Mexico. Shallow water and warm weather is waiting for you!!

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS*

Our prices include: Instruction based on I.K.O. standards and the entire equipment (kite, bar, board, flotation vest, water shoes and helmet).
Classes in Spanish, English and French.

We highly recommend that you bring sun protection, glasses and a hat or cap.
*Prices do not include taxes.

ACHIEVED SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION LEVELS

IKO LEVEL 1

LEVEL 1A

Know safe wind directions and conditions for kiting.

Know hazards on a spot.
Set up a trainer kite.

Know the use of safety systems.

LEVEL 1B

Have basic flying skills with trainer kite.
Launch and land the trainer kite with an assistant.

Twist and untwist the lines while flying the kite.

Walk and change directions while flying the kite.

Know the wind window.

LEVEL 1C

Set-up a 4/5 line kite with a full de-power system.

Pre-flight check of equipment and settings.
In flight check of equipment and settings.
Understand and use the international communication signals.
Launch and land the kite to an assistant and as an assistant (4/5-line de- power kite).

LEVEL 1D

Control the kite hooked into the harness.
Understand the de-power system and can use the safety systems.

Advanced flying skills with the de-power kite.
Show full control of de-power systems in flight.

LEVEL 1E

Pull quick release and activate leash.

Recover the bar and kite.
Self land.

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 2F

Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite.

Water re-launch the kite.
First body drag downwind.
Maintain correct kite position in the wind window.
Change direction to the left and right while body dragging.

Recover the kite and bar in the water.

LEVEL 2G

Upwind body drag to recover board.
Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand.
Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging.

LEVEL 2H

Know the power stroke for a water start.
Know the safety rules and theory for water start.

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

LEVEL 2I

Water starts in both directions and ride a short distance.

Come to a controlled stop.
Understand weather forecast, tidal and wind effects.

Determine the wind strength, direction and quality.

Know the right of way rules.
Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions.

LEVEL 3 & 4

LEVEL 3J

Control the riding speed by edging.

Consistent riding in both directions.

LEVEL 3K

Consistent riding in all directions including upwind.
Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules.

LEVEL 3L

Change of direction without stopping.

Self-rescue and full pack-down in the water.

LEVEL 3M

Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area.

Self launch.

LEVEL 3N

Make a toe side turn.
Knows the theory and the safety rules for jumping.

Land a basic jump

IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) certification courses are offered daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (depending on how much light is left) by our highly experienced IKO certified instructors. If you already have a Kiteboarding certification or other proof of your riding skills, Kitesurf Progreso has the latest SLINGSHOT gear for rent.