Safety
How to Kitesurf Safely: ROW Rules, Self-Rescue, Launching and Landing a Kite
Wow, what a hectic time we've all had the past few months! Covid-19 has taken over the world and ground everything to a halt.
COVID-19 Safety Recommendations for Kiters
As some countries begin to ease restrictions due to COVID-19, IKO has established guidelines to help you stay safe while kiting.
Let’s Go “K-Aid-Surfing” in Mozambique!
Ever thought about learning kitesurfing and helping the less privileged people at the same time?
Upwind or Downwind? Which is right? Which is wrong? Who even cares?
An age-old debate in the kiteboarding community is whether a kiteboarder should set their lines upwind or downwind of the kite?
The Equipment Buyer’s Guide is Here (Free for All Kiters!)
Buying your own equipment is a big and exciting step in your kiteboarding journey.
3 Reasons Why You Should Learn to Kite at an IKO Center
Kitesurfing is such an exhilarating sport, nothing comes close to the feeling of flying on top of the water with the wind running through y
The Kiter’s Ultimate First Aid Kit: 21 Essentials (And a Shopping List)
“When you go kiting, do you bring a first aid kit?” I recently asked a kite buddy. “No!” He hesitated and grinned.
Wind window
The wind window is the area where the kite can fly. On its edge, the kite generates its minimal power, because it only receives the true wind.