IKO is the world’s leading kiteboarding organization specializing in kiteboard education, promoting safe practices and enhancing the highest standards for the industry. IKO strives to reach the pure excellence in the teaching experience by finding the perfect balance of fun and safety while keeping each kiteboarder individuality in mind. Click here to see the IKO standards of teaching.   IKO serves its most important asset, its members by: only affiliating schools committed to providing quality training and rider safety; training kiteboard professionals and making them recognized industry-wide; publishing reviews and profiles of instructors thereby giving riders the option to select their trainer and location.   IKO members learn more and progress faster than all other kiteboarders thanks to IKO’s progressive training path and elearning tools. Members receive exclusive services through the IKO website, and also get the opportunity to: create connections, exchange information and experiences, check and post job offers and much more. Learn more.