Kitesurfing · level 6.2 of 8
Ride long downwinders on your waveboard. Ready for the adventure?
Where are you?
You don’t get to this level by chance: before you take on the legendary TV TAS you first need to prove yourself to the KiteActive team so we can be sure you’re ready for that ultimate trip. As a 6.2 kiter you’ve already logged multiple long downwinders in strong wind on your waveboard and you’re used to the physical and mental challenge that comes with it. The goal of this level is to expand your experience with unique trips like our XXL downwinder in Brazil or, of course, the iconic TV TAS at home.
You’re at level 6.2 (downwind waveboard) when you master the basics of wave riding and comfortably ride your waveboard, possibly strapless. Most importantly, you’ve already completed several downwinders of 50 km or more in strong wind on your waveboard without issues. You don’t just hang at the back — you’ve shown you can ride confidently in the middle of the group or even at the front.
On your sessions you kite mostly independently, rack up hours on the water and have a blast—whether you’re learning new tricks or simply cruising. We combine group theory sessions, personal one-on-one coaching and sometimes a helmet with radio for immediate feedback. We also use video analysis to clearly track your progress and target improvements. The most important ingredient is that we push you safely out of your comfort zone so you build confidence, learn new tricks and accelerate your kitesurf progression. Not into that and just want to ride and enjoy? No problem!
What you learn
The way forward
The focus is on refining your technique and pushing your limits. You’ll learn to read and use waves better, work on tighter bottom turns and take your first steps in strapless riding. There’s endless room to progress on a waveboard in the surf. As Felix always says: "You want to send the wave back out to the ocean." Time to get to work!
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 6.2 (downwind waveboard) when you master the basics of wave riding and comfortably ride your waveboard, possibly strapless. Most importantly, you’ve already completed several downwinders of 50 km or more in strong wind on your waveboard without issues. You don’t just hang at the back — you’ve shown you can ride confidently in the middle of the group or even at the front.
When you can do this independently and repeatably: tV TAS (NL) or XXL downwinder (Brazil), learn to read waves and pick the right take-off spot, make cleaner, tighter bottom turns, learn or refine strapless riding, use waves to build speed and flow, start doing your first top turns, develop more style and control on your waveboard, understand how to 'send the wave back out to the ocean' and build confidence to tackle bigger, more powerful waves.
On your sessions you kite mostly independently, rack up hours on the water and have a blast—whether you’re learning new tricks or simply cruising. We combine group theory sessions, personal one-on-one coaching and sometimes a helmet with radio for immediate feedback. We also use video analysis to clearly track your progress and target improvements. The most important ingredient is that we push you safely out of your comfort zone so you build confidence, learn new tricks and accelerate your kitesurf progression. Not into that and just want to ride and enjoy? No problem!
For example in Southern Spain. Also see the coached events on this page.
There is always a next level
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Zanzibar
Southern Spain
