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Hi Guys, Going to morzine for the First time there and first time snow kiting have kitesurfed, and skied for many years. How easy will it be to cross over to kite sking? Going to morzine in March where is good to go around there to Kite Ski? And what stuff do I need to be aware of when I am kite sking like places that I can launch and saftey considarations when on the mountain? Thanks Chris
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In Australia there are no designated snowkite 'spots' like Skyline in North America or Col Du Lautaret in France or like kitesurfing beaches in the major cities. All of the best areas to snowkite in NSW are in the backcountry. The whole area is fair game but there is potential to have the sport banned if people start kiting in poorly thought out locations adjacent to the resorts. Every conceivable snowkite location is within the boundaries of the national park so any ban would completely kill off the sport in oz. If you are not prepared or ill-equipped to hike out into the backcountry then I would recommend leaving your kites at home and going downhill ski/boarding instea…
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Hi, I am new to snow boarding and snow kiting but have been kitesurfing and landboarding for years! I only want 1 board if this is possible, is there a board, or style of board that you guys could recommend to me that will be the best board for both disciplines??? Cheers
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seriously what is it with some people? http://www.flyozone.com/landkites/en/news/headlines/11274
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Hello everybody, I first like to say hello, as I'm a newbie in this forum. Now, my question: I got 3 weeks in January to go Snowkiting either in the States or in Canada...(January 5th till 25th) and I would like to have as many snowkiting days as possible just like everybody, and if there's no wind I would just go snowboarding...so that's the limitation, kinda, besides that I'm open to anything, maybe something not overly crowded... I have checked out several threads on this and other forums, but some of them seemes that some of them are kinda old... Places that I read of: Whistler, Banff, Denver area, Salt Lake City... Thank you very much for some go…
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check out this video of a couple of Norwegian kiters jumping off the side of a hill http://www6.nrk.no/design/download/power/marius/Video/DyranutFlysession.wmv
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Anybody been to Glenshee in the last few days? I'm thinkin of heading up tomorrow and over the weekend but don't trust the snow reports (their idea of well covered, groomed, powder, is a bit off!). If not good cover then maybe Glen Clova? with the kite, never tried it but keen. Anyone with good locations for kiting anywhere within couple of hours of Dundee please tell. Thanks.
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New Ozone foil. 1 2
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Yes there will be a "Access '07" and a "Frenzy '07". But has anybody heard anything about the "Manta '07"? (Chasta PRO model) They will all be in the shops by mid October.
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Iceland - May 2009 - Snowkiting Adventure Trip Here it is guys and girls, 2009's ultimate snowkiting trip: Langjökull glacier, Iceland - Friday May 15th to Friday 22nd. We've been quietly running these trips for a fair few years now and have really got it down to a tee. Last years trips were out biggest and best yet, and we plan to make them even better for 2009. There are a lot of snowkiting spots in Europe, but in my humble opinion the Langjökull glacier is THE best one out there. Here's a bit of info for you below: Friday Arrive Keflavik and transfer to Reykjavik Stay at the hotel Leifur Eiriksson and go crazy in Reykjaviks famous downtown. Saturday …
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Any one know anything about snow chains ??? Are they easy to fit & where do you get them from? Any help would be much appreciated.
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anytime this winter, does anybody know of locations near to bournemouth that might be good for snowkiting??? Ive had a few thorghts, these being hills behind swanage, beaulieu air field or westbury white horse? but uncertain as to whether any of these places are any good or whether its allowed.??? cheers.
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Big Blue is gearing up for another season in Switzerland. Based near Brig we are offering self catered accommodation, guiding, skiing, snowboarding, snow kiting and some epic toboganning. All abilities are welcome. Dates are available from the 1st January to the 11 April 2011. The basic package includes self catered accommodation, daily guiding, toboganning and snow shoeing. Additional extras include, ski/snowboard hire, kite hire, lift passes (when required), tuition and coaching in all sports. Week long packages and long weekends are available. The chalet is located no more than 20 minutes drive from 4 snowkiting locations, 8 ski areas and 2, 45 minute long tobog…
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Snowboard bindings 1 2
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Now, I've got the Burton SI system bindings on my board. Whilst people seem to slate step-ins for their 'float', I love mine and they feel really solid. I don't get many issues with snow/ice either.. a quick scrape with a mitt if it gets really iced up (but you'd be doing the same with straps to get your foot in properly). I have seen/used some of the cheap systems usually on hire boards and these really can be quite awful - horribly loose and jamming badly. I think step-ins are the way to go for snowkiting (don't forget that leash though - just in case!).. just purely from any ease of use perspective, especially when you've got a kite to control too. Anyone else…
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Hi I have heard hearsays about a 300km kiteski race in norway. I searched around but could not find anything about it. ANybody has any ideas? Also do you know if there is a kiteski race circuit like the corona freestyle tour cheers
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Yep I hear you say "Snow!". I know it is summer but hey I'm thinking of the winter already. I'm aiming this posting at all those "on the ground" where it snows - but if you have experience let me know. The family want to go skiing/boarding next winter. OK there will be four of us and I'm looking at NO frills!!! I'm not wishing to spend mega bucks in Three Valleys etc. Looking for gentler slopes, frozen lakes ideal kiting area but one where we can have a bit of a family holiday, boys can go to ski school and my wife can look pretty and marvel at me doing kiteloops , aerial 360s and such likehttp://www.racekites.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif! Oh and I haven't skied or s…
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So who’s been out and where so far this season I got first snowkite tracks for this season at Phantom Hill Idaho. Nov. 14 at 2pm. 18 inches of fresh wind packed powder . Who else has been out! Big kites…big smiles Blazingskibum
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How about a north west snowkite day out Saturday??? Who's up for it? Pooly???? Anyone? Dan
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Whose got snow 1 2
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Well woke up this morning to the first snow of the year on the car woo hoo. Roll on christmas !!
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I'm keen to have a go, just acquired a snow board and bindings. It's a nitro all terrain 164. Has saloman s2 bindings. I'm 6"2 and 15st. So is this a ok board to learn on? Also I would like some boots if any one has a pair of 10.5/11s. Don't want to spend a fortune straight away so so is there any about? Thanks for any help
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http://perso.wanadoo.fr/fxabonnenc/images/galerie%20visiteurs/sequence2web.jpg A small look at what kiteboarding becomes now. Guillaume Chastagnol starts from the submit, send his kite and flies then for long seconds at more than 100feet high. He could have landed 300feet longer, but he prefers to make a kite-loop 25feet high for landing in the slope
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Snowboards 1 2
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Looking at some snowboards on ebay for use for snowkiting, reminds of when i first got into kites, there are soooo many different styles of board of all different lengths! Do board lengths compare to those for kitesurfing? What type of boards are good for snowkiting? Any advice would be very grateful, also any examples would also be helpful.
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Corona Winter Tour - Simplon Stage Available streaming here; http://www.semnozkitesurfing.com/data_htm/media_videos/wt2k5simplonwm.htm or you can download a better version at www.kitewatch.com (although you have to register) Look out near the end - Chasta's jump off the big precipice to nail the lip of a quarter pipe before downlooping the kite to stop himself becoming part of a rock-wall is just amazing. The guy is insane!
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Got our first flakes of snow last night, and just down the road at Braemar there is 2". Hopefully by Monday there will be enough to board on
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Right then, there is loads ov snow on saturday so looks like wales will be the best bet for us northwest lads as it is dumping all night 2nite So lets sort our s hit out n get down there !!!!!!!!!! Early start would be best so get ur post on here so we know who is going !!!!! We might aswell meet up so we can share gear
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