Module 6 – Tiki lessons

Learn the Tiki in Kitesurfing

Tiki Course - Wood and Style

The Tiki is a wooden board (most often made of Paulownia) specially designed for kitesurfing.

Depending on its size, it can be a formidable weapon in light winds with easy takeoff from 8 knots, but it also holds up perfectly in winds of 30 knots and more.

Its shape inspired by early Polynesian surfboards, the rail, and its flexibility offer a great ability to ride upwind and a sensation of smooth and light gliding.

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Ideal for learning the Strapless, its great lift forgives the beginner’s positioning errors and allows you to concentrate more on the balance between kite piloting and navigation on this pretty board.

You learn to be mobile and fluid while riding, and you get a very smooth feeling of the ride.

The feedback is excellent thanks to the Paulownia wood which faithfully transmits the movements of the board to the feet.

The Tiki absorbs chop and offers an incredibly smooth ride.

Tiki Kitesurf course outline

The waterstart with a Tiki
Go upwind.
Placement - Carving
Jibes and tacks
Duck Tack in Tiki
S-turn and downwind
Having fun

“The hardest thing about the Tiki is not getting on it, but getting off it.”

Sylvain Maurin

Tiki & Matos Tarifa

The Tiki is a kiteboard that is an integral part of our school’s DNA. It offers an incomparable freedom of glide, a fluid rhythm and a naturally playful and educational navigation. We are the first and only kitesurf school in Tarifa to offer Tiki teaching.

The Tiki in kitesurfing is versatile and suitable for waves as well as for long sea rides. It provides pure riding pleasure and allows you to relax and unwind while kitesurfing.

Don’t hesitate to discover this unique board and enjoy its many advantages during our kitesurfing lessons. Trust our team of professionals to accompany you in your learning and to make you live unforgettable moments on the water.

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