Congratulations to Chris Sal

Congratulations to our Aussie Mate:

This year, 2012, Chris Sal achieved what only few kiters have: becoming an IKO Examiner, which has catapulted him into the elite dream team of kiteboard trainers. Seven years ago, Chris Sal took over Melbourne, Australia’s first kiting scho...See More

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Living the Dream as IKO Examiner IKO Introduces, CHRIS SAL, the Newest IKO Examiner

Snowkite Handbook

IKO SNOWKITER’S HANDBOOK 2ND EDITION NOW AVAILABLE

Learning to snowkite has never been better. Not only does IKO offer snowkite courses but also released the 2nd Edition of the Snowkiter’s Handbook making it downloadable to portable devices so it can be used as as reference anywhere. Content is from the world’s top snowkiters. 2013 revision by David Dorn. Click to see how to get the book.

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How-to Self-Rescue

Self rescue technique is a life saving skill that needs skill and practice to master successfully. There are many versions of the self rescue. The classic bar /line wrap needs to be done correctly for the kite to remain in the depowered position. if done incorrectly the kite can power up and put the rider in a precarious situation. Do not just guess at this technique, learn the right way to do it, and make sure that you know how to do it on your own equipment. Check out this How-To page from ActionSportsMaui's David Dorn

Australia Kite Tour

Aloha Everyone!
Here is a little info about our last Aussie Training tour, of course we had an awesome time! It Started in Sydney with time to see the family and friends, then flew up to sunny Brisbane for some ITC kiteboard instructor training courses with the Kitepower crew at Redcliffe, Queensland i lots of fun, and Suzie's fist time to the sunshine state.. then we all flew down to my other favorite city spot (besides Sydney) St. Kilda, Melbourne. Amazing people, awesome kite spots, great weather!!
In addition to doing all the instructor training, David was busy training a new Australian Examiner
Chris Sal, at his amazing kite school called Kite republic. We met a lot of really great people and enjoyed the relaxed Aussie lifestyle. We will be back for sure the very next chance we get.

All the Gear and No Idea?

Have you ever had trouble Knowing what size kite to ride? it is the eternal question for every kiteboarder. Kiteboarding is not like other sports where you always use the same equipment each time. Because in kiteboarding the playing field is always changing. Kiteboarding is a wind-powered sport and although we are using kites, the wind is what we are really riding, and so the wind itself should be our first and foremost consideration before kiteboarding. For more information on this topic Check out this link to Kiteworld magazine's article by David Dorn

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