Members

The kiter member cards have been discontinued in favor of the public profile, which enables more control over quality and ensures that all Instructors now certify their students online. Also, it prevents the risk of losing the card and makes it more eco-friendly!

First, check your junk folder to see if the email was marked as spam. If it’s not there, ensure that you are using the same email you provided to your Instructor for certification, as your certification is linked to that email. If not, your Instructor may not have certified you yet. Request your Certification

No! If you already have an account, make sure to give your Instructor the same email address that you used to create your IKO account. Your certification is always tied to your email address, make sure you always use the same.

When activating your account, you will be offered an exclusive offer to subscribe to a kiter membership plan to boost your kiteboarding progression, which allows you access to IKO exclusive insurance coverage, learn from the eBooks series, watch kiteboarding videos and learn from our eCourses. Upgrade your membership within the next 7 days following your certification and unlock a fantastic 25% discount on any Kiter Membership package.

When activating your account, you will be invited to leave feedback for your Instructor, the school and the lessons. If you missed that step, you can always leave feedback by going in your IKO account, click on the details icon of your certification and then on the "Leave your feedback" button.

If you failed the Pro course (ATC or ITC), it means that you did not meet the requirements to pass the course and that you are not ready to follow an internship yet. This decision is final and up to the Assistant Trainer's or Examiner's judgement with confirmation of the Training Department for special cases. Note that none of the fees are refundable.

Recreational kites can range from 4m to 17m in size. If you put the canopy flat and measured it, you could find its size. A 9m kite for example covers and measures a total of 9 square meters.

When taking lessons a beginner will learn with short lines ranging from 5m to 15m. As they progress they will move up to longer lines ranging from 20m to 25m. Kiteboarding lines for recreational use range from 18m to 25m.

The majority of modern kitesurfing kites are made of polyester because it has a superior UV resistance. The only downside is that polyester kites can be more easily ripped and torn, compared to ripstop nylon kites.