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How to Learn - School Guide |
The best way to start kitesurfing is to take lessons. There are hundreds of schools world-wide and the most important thing is to pick one that is affiliated to a governing body so you know it has been assessed for safety.
 We've compiled a list of schools worldwide and with Google maps, pin pointed them around the globe. Click here to zoom in and find a school near you.
 INSTRUCTIONAL DVDS
Instructional DVDs are great to compliment your lessons and to help continue your progression when you have got the basics.
Progression Beginner is probably the most popular beginners DVD. It is authorised by the IKO and is ideal to refresh your memory after lessons or give you a head start before them. Click here to see trailer on kiteworld.tv and here to buy in the Kiteworld Mag shop
www.kiteworld.tv has some short movies on some of the key stages in getting going:
Kiteworld TV Trailer Park has trailers to the best DVDs available. Most of the DVDs are available to buy in the Kiteworld Shop
 BOOKS
Books are another great companion to learning. Kiteboarding Vision covers many aspects including choosing the equipment, understanding the weather, practice and improvement tips, tricks and jumps, making special knots, a complete kiteboarding glossary and much more, are only part of the things you will find in this book! Get your copy from the Kiteworld Mag shop
GOVERNING BODIES
The International Kiteboarding Organisation (IKO) - www.ikorg.com
The British Kitesurfing Association (BKSA) - www.kitesurfing.org
The Professional Airsports Association (PASA) (USA) - www.pasakiteboarding.org
The Australian Kitesurfing Association (AKSA) - www.aksa.com.au |
