kiteboarding
Kiteboarder Progression
THE KITEBOARDER PROGRESSION How long does it take to learn to Kiteboard? Kiteboarding is a Technical sport: Kiteboarding is a technical sport, you need to master the kite before you can get onto the board. “KITE-BOARDING” as the name suggests is actually 2 sports combined; Kite-Flying and Board-riding.
Read More →Start your Career as a Kiteboarding Instructor
Start your Career as a Kiteboarding Instructor Step One – Kiteboarder Training The Best way to start your new career as a kiteboarding Instructor is to take professional lessons from an IKO certified Kiteboarding Instructor. Being properly trained as an IKO kiteboarder will ensure that you are using the correct Read More →
Instructor Course Booking Procedure
Instructor Course Booking Procedure ITC Booking Procedures: Each ITC course is a special event. To see when courses are available you can check the IKO training calendar, or check the schedule of the individual IKO training center. Each ITC Course requires extensive preparation and organization. ITC courses are scheduled months Read More →
IKO Kiteboarding Organization
IKO Kiteboarding Organization The International Kiteboarding Organization (I.K.O.) is the world’s largest kiteboarding community, with a worldwide organization of kiteboarding schools, instructors, and kiteboarders. The IKO provides support for Instructors, Students and kiteboarding communities. The IKO Kiteboarding programs are designed to help you learn in a safe way while your Read More →
10 Tips For Kiting at Kitebeach Maui
10 Tips For kiting at Kitebeach Maui Aloha and Welcome to Kite Beach Maui, This beach is famous around the world as a key kiteboarding destination for good reasons. Firstly it has lots of wind thanks to the island geography. And Second because it has warm water year round. Kite Read More →
Never hitch your kite to launch
Caution: Do not hitch your kite to launch. Kite hitching is a dangerous technique and should not be attempted. These types of techniques are dangerous for the general public. Accidents have happened and these methods could easily result in serious injuries.
Read More →Maui Wind Report
Maui winds are a combination of prevailing winds, trades, konas and storms, combined with local wind effects caused by Maui’s geography. The wind on Maui will be very specific to different areas. The wind on one side of the island can be blowing in the opposite direction from the wind Read More →