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Level 6.2 – Waveboard Downwinders
Wave after wave, turn after turn
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Where am I?
Your goal at this level.
Ride demanding sea downwinders on a waveboard while using waves efficiently and maintaining the pace and safety standard of the lead group.
Before you start
Complete long downwinders in a solid time, such as Hoek tot Helder.
Self-rescue skills.
Plenty of sea experience in strong wind, current and tides.
Confident waveboard riding during downwind conditions.
Conditions
Advanced open-sea downwind conditions with waves, current, tide and strong wind.
Personal approval can be mandatory for high-consequence KiteActive downwinders.
What you learn
Skills and milestones.
- 01Waveboard downwind technique
- 02Wave selection
- 03Bottom turns
- 04Efficient line choice
- 05Group riding
- 06Self rescue
- 07Current and tide awareness
- ✓Maintain a strong downwind pace on a waveboard
- ✓Use waves efficiently for speed and flow
- ✓Perform controlled turns in sea state
- ✓Demonstrate reliable self rescue and sea judgement
The way forward
Roadmap, safety and theory.
Waveboard control
Be fully comfortable on the board before long routes.
Wave selection
Read and connect usable waves while moving downwind.
Turns & flow
Build consistent bottom turns and directional control.
Pace
Stay with the group over long distances.
Sea safety
Manage strong wind, currents, tides and self rescue.
The same advanced sea-safety standard as Level 6.1 applies, with additional waveboard control and wave-reading demands.
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