Snow Kiting
Snow Kiting is the latest winter sport. Large highly controllable foil kites are used to blast kite pilots along with just the power of the wind! The 'Big air' jumps that boarders and skiers are pulling under the power and security of power kites are simply breath taking.Snow Kiting is a lot easier to learn than kiteboarding on the water!
It is easier to stand on snow than water and takes a lot less wind to move a board across the snow than water. Also the whole experience is a lot less frustrating because you need less wind and power. Holding an edge in snow is much easier than holding an edge in water. All you need is snow and a power kite and you can turn a cold winter's day into a blistering, adrenaline soaked experience!To Snow Kite you will want a foil type kite since it is completely soft in structure and cannot be damaged easily when the kite is slammed into the ground. Foils are also capable of reverse launching which is very important for re-launching these kites from the snow.
Choosing Your Kite
Unlike water, snow conditions, change daily. When you consider a kite size, you must also take into consideration the main style of terrain. It will take more kite power to pull you in fresh powder than it will on packed snow or icy conditions. The most popular size for most winds and and terrain is the Access XC 6.0 square meter size. The 6.0 is ideal for the medium winds of 12-18mph. The Rush Pro III 350 Power Kite package3.5 sq. meter kite will work in super high winds, over 15mph and a larger 7.0-9.0 foil will be the preferred size for lighter 10-15mph winds.