Click here for a video of Snow Kiting! Scroll to the bottom of this page to see our our Snow Kiting Links and Kites! 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! 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 completly 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. Don't know what type kite or kite size kite is right for you? Check out our instructional tips below under, "Selecting the Proper Kite and Size" 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 Predator Power Kite package3.3 sq. meter kite will work in super high winds, over 15mph and a larger 7.0-9.0 foil will be the perferred size for lighter 10-15mph winds. Getting Started - The newPredator Power Kite package below will get you started. 3.3 sq. meters of power and it's a three line kite with a control bar, Complete with the bar, lines, and kite backpack, it's only $299.00! We are including the instructional/action DVD, "The Way to Fly" with the kite. If you are looking for more power and performance, check out the Ozone Frenzy. It has a dynamic bridle system that interacts with the control bar to allow you to "de-power" the kite. This is a huge step forward in technology because you can cover an enormous wind range with a bigger kite and get much smoother rides! You have to see the full features below. |
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