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Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 14.5m Complete

£1,059.90 / €1,483.86

This Flexifoil kite will give you the added confidence to ride higher and harder, simply through its level of controllable performance. Light steering with a solid driving turn and lightning quick through the window, the Flexifoil Ion 3 takes the hybrid design and gives it more bite. Whether you like smacking waves on a strapless board or boosting through the ceiling on the latest Flexifoil twin tip, the Flexifoil Ion 3's performance will free your riding and allow you to maximise your session. The Flexifoil Ion 3 is available in 4 and 5-line options give you two differing configurations to suit your riding style.

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Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 16.5m Complete

£1,139.90 / €1,595.86

Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 7m Kite Only

£589.94 / €825.92

Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 8.5 Kite Only

£639.95 / €895.93

Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 10.5m Kite Only

£689.95 / €965.93

Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 12.5m Kite Only

£749.94 / €1,049.92

Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 14.5 Kite Only

£819.95 / €1,147.93

Flexifoil Ion 3 2008 16.5m Kite Only

£899.94 / €1,259.92

Kiteboarding Weather Wind and Tidal Conditions in UK
Kiteboarding Weather Wind and Tidal Conditions in UK

Kiteboarding UK Weather Guide. Check out the local conditions before you go kiting.
To find out what wind direction and conditions we need in Lowestoft for ideal kiteboarding conditions, and at other locations around the UK go to the Where button down the right hand side
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=2897
A five day weather forecast generally only accurate up to two days ahead has a real time weather station showing wind real time way off Lowestoft.Still very handy. We don't trust it around holiday periods as it always gets it wrong but normally it's good maybe they all knock off early and go party when its a bank holiday.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/east.shtml
This site shows the tide timetables for our local areas at Lowestoft. Click on East for all locations.
http://www.met-office.gov.uk/weather/europe/uk/eastern.html
Please click on Lowestoft to get the local report
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ukweather/wind.shtml#no_url
Amoving picture of wind being generated local. Press the play button at the bottom left of the chart.
http://www.xcweather.co.uk/
XC is a real time wind report. Please be aware that the bouy/wind indicator out at sea does not pick up local winds/sea breezes on Lowestoft seafront as many times we have be kiteboarding and the wind is nowhere to be seen on XC. This wind station is a long way out in the North Sea. But generally this site is very accurate. Norwich Airport is the best indicator for what is happening in Lowestoft and you can generally add 3-6 mph to this for the wind on the coast. This is a great website.
http://www.windfinder.com/forecasts/wind_british_isles_akt.htm
http://www.windguru.cz
Set this one up to read UK Lowestoft and your away. Make sure you read wind speed in MPH. This site generally reads high by about 3 to 6 MPH, but does tell you the approach of the weather systems and from this you can work it out as most weather patterns follow similar patterns. Ideal and very accurate to the hour. Very good at predicting swaully, bad frontal weather patterns. Obviously avoid these conditions.

Kite lessons : Kiteboarding Kitesurfing lessons
KiteboardingUK.com IKO/BKSA Kiteboarder courses. Our school opens on April 3rd when we will begin a 3 day course. We suggest you book ASAP as the courses will be
Busy.
Below is true IKO/BKSA standards info as well as the blue KUK info we have added.

General Outlook for the year. In April, I expect the lessons to be the most difficult due to the water temperatures and air temperatures, however we are continuing to kitesurf through out winter and its possible but don't expect it to be a picnic, bring good clothing, woolly hats, heavy jackets, gloves, flask of warm coffee, chocolate and good supply of food and drink.
In the water you will need a full 5/3 mm winter wetsuits gloves and boots as well as a wetsuits balaclava. It's better to cook than freeze.
Come May we will be into the longer evenings and air and water temps start to warm.
Summer, very comfortable, in August you can free surf in boardshorts on the east coast it even gets warmer water temps than the south west of England. Of course while the rest of the country goes into wind drought. KiteboardingUK.com of the east coast will be taking full advantage of the sea breezes that have been generated offshore of Lowestoft/Kessingland since I was born and of course flat water.

We expect you to bring your own wetsuits etc. We can supply and we are willing to supply wetsuits with good discounts to you if you are taking a Kiteboarding course with us.
We also hire wetsuits but we have limited numbers of hire suits.
What is good, is that we can forward you sizing charts in advance of your lessons and your order your suit in advance so when you arrive you have your discounted wetsuits etc waiting for you. Wetsuits charts are very accurate for sizing in 2004 and with the stretch in the latest materials you are going to get a good fit. All you have to do is measure up correctly

Below is true IKO standards info as well as the blue KUK info we have added.

Description
The best way to discover kiteboarding! By the end of this program, you will be ready to move to the next step: Level 2, The first part of this program will take you through the steps of piloting a 2 or 4 lines kite, and body dragging in the water. And an initial go at the water start and kiteboarding itself. You will also learn about safety and how important it is to the sport. Furthermore, you will be taken through the steps of equipment set up and launching and landing.

Entry level
No experience needed.
Be able to swim.

Achievement
o Get your level certified up to level 1 with the Kiteboarder card
o You have been initiated and are now ready to continue learning safely.
* You will be a full member of KiteboardingUK.com the club allowing you to continue kiteboarding with the club, allowing you to take advantage of the KUK jetski, assistanting beginners to intermediates on club days. On numerous club days you will find kiters who are also IKO/BKSA instructors just freesurfing and they are always there for advise and guidance, Also present on club days are kiteboarders who tricks standard is much higher than the instructors and some even compete. Watch and learn. If you put the effort in It could be you in 1 year from now.

KiteboardingUK.com IKO/BKSA course content.
Discovery Kiteboarder Program Day 1
Level Competences
A-1
Carry and set up the lines and kite
Determine the wind direction and upwind and downwind (windward, leeward).
Pilot 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-1
Be aware of the area where the kite can fall down wind to the pilot.
Recover the kite on land.
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.
Pilot 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.

C-1
Pilot a kite hooked to the harness.
Pilot hooked to the harness with one hand.
Activate the harness release system or quick release located on a leader line.

D-1
Perform a downwind course by body dragging and using the power of the kite.

E-1
Relaunch a kite from the water.
Wind the lines in the water and recover the kite.
Perform a self-rescue in deep water.
Launch a kite alone on land.
Identify potential wind obstacles creating lift or down draft and be able to define the wind direction. Understand that practice with onshore wind is dangerous.

With KiteboardingUK one day course you will also get the chance to kiteboard for the first time, Using a directional or twin tip you will take your first waterstarts and hopefully your first ride.

You are now a Kiteboarder level 1

KiteboardingUK.com IKO/BKSA course content.
Intermediate Kiteboarder Program Day 2

Description
By the end of the intermediate program, you will get up on the board for your first ride. During the course, you will improve kite piloting with power, one hand kite piloting, body dragging unhooked and hooked in to your harness.
Perfect for those who wish to practice a few times per year and rent equipment during holidays.

Entry level
Kiteboarder level 1 or equivalent skill level.

Achievement
o Get your level certified up to level 2 with the Kiteboarder card
o Ability to rent equipment and practice under supervision

Kiteboarder level 2

Level Competences
F-2
Define if the practice area is safe for practice.
Set up and check the equipment alone (kite, line, control bar).

G-2
Go away from the shore (with side-shore and side-on-shore wind) while body dragging, go down wind and come back to the shore.
In the water, pilot a kite with power from one side of the wind window to the other, passing by the power area. The pilot must be able to perform while piloting the kite at different heights from the water.
Perform the previously mentioned exercise while piloting with one hand.

H-2
Know the water start theory: board and body positioning, kite piloting.
Recover the board in deep water and position the feet in the foot-straps and keep the position while piloting the kite.

I-2
Stand up on the board and ride while moving the kite up and down.
Tie the board leash alone.
Set up a 4 line kite alone and check that it is properly done. Obligatory at this point if it hasn't been done before.
Pilot a 4 line kite.
Activate the safety systems of a 4 line bar (power loop, leash).
Adjust a four line kite while using the power loop.
Adjust the trim system of a 4 line kite to avoid it to fly backward or to adjust the power.

You are now a Kiteboarder level 2

KiteboardingUK.com IKO/BKSA course content.
Description
You will be able to ride upwind and do your first jump! During this program, you will learn how to manage your practice area and to choose your equipment. Your kite flying skills will be improved and you will learn how to control your direction and power, and come back to your starting point. You will be able to fly more powerful kites. You will be use a twin tip, mutant or a smaller directional board.

In general some due achieve the above, generally though up and riding is the average, students that have achieved high levels of kiteboarding after three days have had general knowledge of other watersports and board sports. And most have been very good at those other boardsports I.E. Windsurfers who have good knowledge of wind waves and edging board skills.

Entry level
Kiteboarder level 2 or equivalent skill level.

Achievement
o Get your level certified up to level 3 with the Kiteboarder card
o Become an independent kiteboarder.
o Buy your own equipment
o Access to the advanced clinic program
o Become an assistant instructor.

Kiteboarder level 3

Independent Kiteboarder Program Day 3
Level Competences
J-3
Know the right of way rules.
Ride away from the shore and come back to the shore.

K-3
Edge on the heel and toe side to change the course.
Accelerate by edging down and moving the kite.
Stop by edging.
Be able to keep an edge.

L-3
Ride away from the shore and come back at starting point. Ride upwind.
Constantly ride upwind.

M-3
Recover the board without the leash, by body dragging upwind.
Ride a twin tip. Optional if it has been done before.
Switch of direction.

N-3
Know the theoretical approach to jumps.
Perform a small jump and land it.

You are now a Kiteboarder level 3

After the above courses you will be supplied with an IKO Kiteboarder card showing your level of achievement. Kiteboarder cards. Outline in detail Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Not everybody gets to Level 3 even they have applied for a 3 day course. The courses are extremely weather dependant. However by the end of the 3 day course. You will know in theory as much as myself the instructor. Knowledge which has been accumulated of a period of years mainly through experience, can be past on in a matter of days. This knowledge includes all safety aspects, equipment and weather related. Local conditions for the east coast, with our particular weather patterns and also info that applies to all locations in general. Actual kiteboarding skillls will simply become a matter of practice. You will then have the rest of the Spring/Summmer season to fine tune your skills to the specific boards and kites that you choose to ride. Hopefully by next Autumn you will be an independent confident kiteboarder allowing you to kiteboard throughout the winter season as we do each year.

Description
You will be able to ride upwind and do your first jump! During this program, you will learn how to manage your practice area and to choose your equipment. Your kite flying skills will be improved and you will learn how to control your direction and power, and come back to your starting point. You will be able to fly more powerful kites. You will be use a twin tip, mutant or a smaller directional board.

Entry level
Kiteboarder level 2 or equivalent skill level.

Achievement
o Get your level certified up to level 3 with the Kiteboarder card
o Become an independent kiteboarder.
o Buy your own equipment
o Access to the advanced clinic program
o Become an assistant instructor.

Kiteboarder level 3