A trainer kite is a  2 line foil (aka ram-air) kite that is usally 1-3 meters in size. Using a trainer kite is the first step in learning to kiteboard. The shops favorite trainer kite is the sensei 3m because it is very stable and easy to handle. The trainer teaches the student to steer a kite properly and safely. The trainer kite will aslo show the student how the kite reacts to different angle and movements. Having good kite skills with the trainer will transfer over to the larger kites.