Kiteboarding General FAQ’s

What is the difference between kitesurfing, and Kiteboarding?
None, they all designate the same sport in different areas in the world.

Do I have to be in great shape to kite board?
No. Being in good shape will help but people of all shapes and sizes can enjoy the thrill of kiteboarding. However being able to swim and being comfortable in the water is mandatory.

Is kiteboarding difficult?
Kiteboarding is a very easy sport to learn and like any other extreme sports, it can be perillous. If you try flying a power kite without prior understanding of the way they fly you will not handle the kite in the event of something going wrong. A proper lesson with an IKO instructor is all it takes to get the basics and you can progress on your own once we get you started.

Who or what is IKO?
IKO is the International Kiteboarding Organisation. IKO is an organization which introduced worldwide standards for safe kiteboarding teaching. It allows instructors to know what to teach and how to teach it, schools to have a safe teaching ethic as well as medical and liability insurance coverage for customers and instructors.

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