I am confused? The ad is telling after level 1, go get a kite and board and go out and parctice, although I may never recieved the training of using a board in Level 1. But I may need more lesson. Shouldn't it read you may be able to go out with a kite and board after Level 1 but you will probably need more lessons? I think this Ad and so I am sure the majority of Newbies believe that they should be able to go on thier own after level one.
So am I, I reckon you are Fokiten, others tell me I must be wrong.
You do seem to be obsessing about the wording of sections of my website that are constantly quoted out of context, so I can understand your confusion !!!
This is from the opening page of the lessons section on Kitepower.com.au
Kiteboarding is all about kite control, and it is unfortunately not just a simple matter of grabbing a kite, a board and 'off you go'. Kiteboarding can be dangerous, and more beaches are coming under threat of closure because of inexperienced riders getting into trouble - or more experienced kiters with no regard for other beach users!
That's why you need to get professional lessons, and Kitepower has devised a lesson structure which helps students learn to kite independantly, and safely. While not essential, it is recommended that you get some kite flying experience first by spending several hours flying a small trainer kite.
Kitepower's instructors are approved by the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) for the safest and highest quality instruction. Do you live in other Areas / States? Contact us, and we might be able to recommend someone in your area.
From the intro lesson description
Just want to give kiting a go? No experience necessary - We will take you from flying a simple kite, through to using big inflatable kiteboarding kites - all in one session. This is the essential starting point for people who have don't have any previous kiting experience.
Located right on Botany Bay, Sans Souci is one of Sydney's premier kiteboarding locations. Rich, Dave and Tim make up the Kitepower Instruction Team and are highly qualified kiteboarding instructors with Level 2 IKO accreditation. Everyone in the team has been kiteboarding for more than 3 years and love what they do.
The Kitepower rescue boat will be on hand to watch over you in the water and provide the necessary assistance to other beginners who have learnt with the Kitepower Instruction Team.
Clearly highlighted note about the intro lesson
This first lesson may be done entirely on the beach - depending on the wind, skill level of the student and the location of the lesson. There is much to learn before you attempt to take a kite on the water, and it can often be dangerous to take students onto water without the proper experience first.
From the KITEPOWER "LEVEL ONE" (not IKO Level 1) lesson descrption
This is where you build on the skills learnt in the Intro to become fully independent. At the end of Level One, you should be proficient to go out and fly a kiteboarding kite on your own, including rigging, launching, re-launching, body-dragging and self rescue, and have a great time along the way.
Located right on Botany Bay, Sans Souci is one of Sydney's premier kiteboarding locations. Rich, Dave and Tim make up the Kitepower Instruction Team and are highly qualified kiteboarding instructors with Level 2 IKO accreditation. Everyone in the team has been kiteboarding for more than 3 years and love what they do.
Clearly highlighted note regarding Kitepower Level 1 lesson
To become proficient at an IKO 'Kiteboarder Level One' standard - you might require more than one lesson. It takes time to master all the aspects of the course. Any kite experience helps, so get practicing with those trainer kites.
At the end of level 1, you should be proficient to go out and fly a kiteboarding kite on your own - but it doesn't make you a kiteboarder. We get you most of the way - the rest is practice, and time on the kite. If you need further lessons, then we are still available to help $70/hour (your gear or ours).
Please lets all just try to work together. I do know this, if Rockstar or Kite power was in trouble Fo would probably put his ass on the line for them. If Fo was in trouble Rockstar and Kitepower would probably put thier ass on the line for Fo. Kite boarders in general are of this nature. You know how many times you have put yourself in dangers way just to have fun! This is serious business gentlemen. Lets work together for the sport.
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I agree we should all be working together, how about you let Fokiten know?
You bet I would help Fokiten, or anyone else on the water!!
Please ask Fokiten to tone it down on Kitepower, IKO, Rick I, and all people who promote safety in this sport, you seem to know him well.
Nowhere on my website does it say "you are ready to go it alone after 4hrs or a 1/2 day of instruction", yet Fokiten and you have persistently posted BULLSHIT that it does.
How does that help us to work together?
And I would still rescue either of you if you were in trouble!
Get real or
get a life
or Post a better lesson plan.
Cya and
Goodwinds
Steve McCormack