kitesurfing
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 →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 →5 signs of a good Kiteboarding Instructor
5 signs of a good Kiteboarding Instructor When you decide to learn an extreme sport like kiteboarding, you have decided to take on a certain amount of risk. Extreme power from the kite combined with the high speeds over water makes it exciting but potentially harmful as well. So if Read More →
5 warning signs of a bad Kiteboarding instructor
What are the 5 warning signs that you are not being taught by a Certified Kiteboarding instructor? Some days it is hard to tell who is who at your kite spot. There are friends teaching friends, husbands teaching wives, girlfriends teaching boyfriends,. There are professional kiteboarding instructors, and then there Read More →
ICG Maui Report
This year’s Instructor Training courses were a great success. We just finished the second and final event for this year. We were favored by the winds on the live training days and had ideal conditions to complete each part of the training.
Read More →IKO Hosts European Examiners Gathering
IKO is pleased to announce that during the week of June 10-14, 2013 in Tarifa, Spain, IKO Examiners located throughout Europe convened together for the first time to participate in an unprecedented “Think Tank”. Extraordinary ideas were born, including many that will advance IKO services and already excellent Read More →
Riding Overpowered – article by David Dorn
Knowing what size kite to ride, is the eternal question for every kiteboarder. Kiteboarding is not like other sports, where you always use the same equipment each time. Because in kiteboarding the playing field is always different.
Read More →The Buddy System by David Dorn
The Buddy System by David Dorn Buddy up Kiting is better with a buddy, when you share the experience it is more rewarding, and it is also safer. Your buddy can be a lifesaver, because he is watching out for you, knows when you are in trouble, and waits till Read More →
IKO – Kiteboarding in the USA
IKO USA Press release, The International Kiteboarding Organization is best known as the world’s largest professional kiteboarding community. IKO is also the biggest kiteboarding organization in the United States with 12 pro- centers (on water and snow), plus 3 US Examiners provide ITC Instructor training Courses, and hundreds of active Read More →
Protecting Plants and Trees at Kanaha Beach
As watermen and waterwomen in Hawaii we get the privilege to access the ocean through county and state beach parks and across coastal beaches and dune areas. Our coastal areas and especially dunes are fragile and must be protected from harm. There are many plant species that have a beneficial Read More →