Kitesurfing · level 6.1 of 8
Tackle long downwinders on your twintip. Ready for the adventure?
Where are you?
You don't get to this level by accident: for the legendary TV TAS you first need to prove yourself to the KiteActive team so we know you're ready for this ultimate trip. As a 6.1 rider you've already completed multiple long downwinders in strong wind and are used to the physical and mental challenge that comes with them. The aim of this level is to broaden your experience with unique journeys like our XXL downwinder in Brazil or, of course, the iconic TV TAS at home.
You're at level 6.1 (downwind twintip) when you're fully comfortable and independent on your twintip, even in strong wind and rougher conditions. Most importantly, you've already sailed multiple downwinders of 50 km or more without issues and have shown you can keep up the pace. You don't just hang at the back — you demonstrate you can ride confidently in the middle of the group or even at the front, and that you have the control and fitness to sustain long trips.
During your sessions you kite mostly independently and spend many hours on the water. We combine that with group theory, personal one-on-one coaching and sometimes a helmet with radio for direct feedback. We also use video analysis to clearly track your progress and target specific improvements. The key ingredient remains that we safely push you out of your comfort zone so you gain confidence, learn new tricks and take your kitesurf skills to the next level faster. Prefer to just ride and enjoy yourself? No problem!
What you learn
The way forward
The focus is on refining your technique and pushing your limits. You learn to read and use waves better — as ramps for jumps or to surf — and your jump technique, transitions and rotations gain more depth. For those who are ready, tricks like darkslides or kiteloops are on the agenda. The emphasis is on confident progression: getting stronger at sea, developing your style and achieving your personal kitesurf goals step by step.
Train the move
Progress in real life
Coached trips and weeks that suit this level.
Take it to the water
Destinations and spots that suit this level.
Good to know
You're at level 6.1 (downwind twintip) when you're fully comfortable and independent on your twintip, even in strong wind and rougher conditions. Most importantly, you've already sailed multiple downwinders of 50 km or more without issues and have shown you can keep up the pace. You don't just hang at the back — you demonstrate you can ride confidently in the middle of the group or even at the front, and that you have the control and fitness to sustain long trips.
When you can do this independently and repeatably: tV TAS (NL) or XXL downwinder (Brazil), read waves and use them as kickers for jumps or to surf, improve jump technique and jump higher, learn smooth transitions and rotations, work on personal tricks (e.g. darkslide, kiteloop), develop more style and control in your riding, refine downwinder technique, step out of your comfort zone with confidence and safety and first time strapless or on a waveboard?.
During your sessions you kite mostly independently and spend many hours on the water. We combine that with group theory, personal one-on-one coaching and sometimes a helmet with radio for direct feedback. We also use video analysis to clearly track your progress and target specific improvements. The key ingredient remains that we safely push you out of your comfort zone so you gain confidence, learn new tricks and take your kitesurf skills to the next level faster. Prefer to just ride and enjoy yourself? No problem!
For example in Southern Spain. Also see the coached events on this page.
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Zanzibar
Southern Spain
