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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.

Europe, France.

It is hard to pinpoint the exact date of when kiteboarding was invented. What we do know is that, two brothers, Bruno Legaignoux and Dominique Legaignoux, from the Atlantic coast of France, began developing kites in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In November 1984 the brothers filed a patent on an inflatable kite design, this design has since been used by companies internationally to develop their own products.

Yes, as long as he adheres to the IKO Standards and is covered by a valid professional Insurance.

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Yes. Thanks to IKO's international recognition, the IKO Instructor diploma gives you the opportunity to easily find a job anywhere in the world. The classified ads section is available for all IKO Members in the "Jobs" section on your personal account. Instructors can also post Job Search ads. These ads are viewable by potential employers.With IKO Centers in over 60 countries worldwide, you already have the opportunity to work all over the world.

The candidates can pay their IKO fee directly to the IKO through the online booking system. The center fee can be paid directly to the center.Otherwise, organizers will receive an invoice for training fees that are usually sent out after the candidates of the training have been certified. Fees are to be paid to the IKO within 30 days after receiving the invoice. If the invoice is not paid before the due date, the school risks suspension.