This year we hope you decide to push your kiteboarding skills to a whole new level! We have a few tips to share which can help you get where you want!

Before reading on, you must first decide what you would like to accomplish while kiteboarding. Try to narrow your focus to whether it is learning to foil - jumping high - properly riding upwind - wave riding backside; whatever it is, you must envision what you want to achieve.

Now that you have done that we have few recommendations:

Watch online videos (IKO website, Youtube)- Once you are an independant rider this is probably one of the best ways to begin doing research in learning how to do something. Wether its kite related or anything. Watch three to four different videos about the same point to get a better idea on how to do.

Book Lessons- If you are located near an IKO Center you can consult an Instructor about what skills you want to obtain and book lessons accordingly.

Ask a fellow kiter- If you are not near an IKO Center you can always ask a fellow kiter nearby for some pointers and real life demonstration of the jumping you want to learn or technique.

Utilize Social Media- Something you might not have considered in 2017 is now something to consider in 2018. Reach out to a rider you look up to or us by message asking for some pointers!

Record yourself - Ask a friend to take pictures and film you while riding to understand what you are doing right and wrong. If you do not have a friend or camera to film you, consider booking an IKO evolution clinic. Your coach will teach you, film you and do a video debrief after the kite session to help you understand and progress faster.

Workout Regularly- Working out won't teach you a trick per se though it will greatly help you on and off the water overall! Maintaining a healthy, flexible, strong body will keep you nimble and ready to master any new skill you want.

Which is your preferred method of progressing? What are your 2018 goals?