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A New IKO Examiner: Celebrating Virginie Rochette's Achievement!
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Building Confidence
Building Confidence in Your Kitesurf Skills

Author: Marica Moda Boost Your Confidence on the Water: Essential Tips for Kitesurfing Success...

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Essential Safety Gear Every Kitesurfer Should Own

Author: Marica Moda Equipped for any kitesurfing adventure Kitesurfing is pure adrenaline, but...

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Examiner Virginie Rochette
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03 Aug 2019

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The Essential Guide on How to Get Started and Learn Kitesurfing
02 Aug 2019

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The Ultimate Guide on Why You Should Learn to Kitesurf with Iko
The Ultimate Guide on Why You Should Learn to Kitesurf with IKO
01 Aug 2019

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The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Know Everything About Kitesurfing
The Complete Beginner’s Guide To Know Everything About Kitesurfing

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IKO Centers all around the world have made requests and suggestions that we are fulfilling with the following...

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What is the best option for light wind? Wider board or Bigger Kite?

At some point and time we will experience a light wind day kiteboarding. When the wind is light, what to do?...

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Why using a short leash is better than long leash for 95% of riders?

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Have you joined your local kiteboarding association? Should you even?

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Planning to jump? Here are some Dos and Don’ts:

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Soft, Medium, or Hard harness? Which is best?

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