Snowkite Course Program Winter 2023 / 2024
Swiss Snowkite Training (SST)
This certificate is at the same time a membership of the Swiss Snowkiting School. Members receive better conditions when buying kite equipment.
Level 1: Beginner Kite Flying (Fixed Bridle Trainer Kite)
A
- Wind Direction and Speed
- Wind Turbulence
- Area of operation
- Site Assessment
- Emergency Action Plan
- Equipment choice
B
- Wind Window
- Set Up
- How to fly inc. Safety Systems
- Launching
- Basic Kite Skills
- Activate Safety
- Re set and Re-launch
- Landing, Re-launching and Securing
C
- Directional Kite Skills
- Power Control
- Walking with Kite
- Changing Direction
- Landing, Securing Kite
- Pack Away
- Kite Maintenance
Level 2: Intermediate Kite Fyling (De-Power Foil Kite)
A
- Kite Set Up
- Bridles
- Chicken Loop and Leash
- Safety Systems
- De-power - how it works, how to use it. Including Trim
- Brake Line landing and re-launch
- How to Secure Kite
B
- Launching
- De-power flying
- Directional Kite Flying
- Changing Direction
- Power Control
C
- Landing
- Re-launching
- Safety System
- Securing
- Self Rescue
- Pack Away
Level 3: Traction on Skis or Snowboard
A
- Wind Direction and Speed
- Site Assessment
- Equipment Choice
- Set Up
- Launching with Skis/Snowboard
B
- How to start, seated and standing
- Directional travel, edging and speed control
- Stopping
- Changing Direction
- Transition
C
- Upwind Riding
- Downwind Riding
- Priority rules
- Landing, Securing
- Pack Away
Level 4: Independent Snowkiter
A
- Weather Forecasting
- Location Choice
- Avalanches and snow conditions
- Risk Assessment
- Emergency Action Plan
- Equipment Choice
B
- Looping and down turning
- Carving
- Riding Uphill
- Riding Downhill
C
- Jumping and Boosting
- Traversing
- Mountain Pack Away
- Gliding