stand for snowkiting

sirkitealot · Since 23 Sep 2009 14 Posts

Hey,this is gonna be my first year snowkiting, I can snowboard pretty good but position of my bindings on my snowboard is different slightly then straps on my kiteboard, i mean the angles.
Do you guys change angle of your bindings for kiting or ride same way as regular snowboarding?
thnx

Chooch · Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:24 pm

Ride em the same as my snowboard. But its all going to depend on how it feels for you. Best bet is to get out there and try it until it feels comfertable.

Sol-flyer · Since 21 Mar 2006 1086 Posts I AM THE Otto Mann

I duck em out 18deg. and bindings are directly centered on board for a twintip feel.

Spike · Since 13 May 2007 1308 Posts Corvallis Spelling Expert

strapless!

Bazzer · Since 22 Oct 2009 4 Posts Skyline, Utah Kook

Depends how you ride.... Like Sol Flyer, I duck way out 15-20 degrees.

I like twisting my foot in my kiteboard foots straps so that when I'm riding my front foot is ducked forward in the direction I'm heading... so I do the same on the snow, I like to have my front foot leaning forward in the direction of travel.

Obviously both feet need to be centered and duck for a similar feel in either direction.

Windzup,
Brian Schenck

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bulae99 · Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:08 am **The Old K-2 Step ins**

If you can get a pair of the old step in k-2 bindings with boots.

perryj · Since 28 Nov 2007 374 Posts Casually Obsessed

I've always ridden centered 13', now I have a dedicated snowkite board will more degree help-improve my riding with the kite? The sickest snowkite bindings are the top line K-2 cinch bindings, They have a pull leash in the back that clamshells the straps down on top of your foot as well as regular straps; so they work better than flows and have normal straps with convertible toes. This binding design makes it nice because you can self launch your kite then step into your board, pull the clamshell closed and go!

Forrest · Since 21 Jun 2005 2954 Posts Hood River Hick

Centered 22-24 inch stance (depending on board length) and 18/-18 degrees is what I like.

Bazzer · Since 22 Oct 2009 4 Posts Skyline, Utah Kook

Ditto what PerryJ said. That style of bindings is my favorite and offers the most versatility.

K2 are available in the US, I stole a pair of APO bindings that are similar from Chasta a couple years back...(teach him to leave gear at my house... HA!)

They allow normal step and click in like any standard binding, but also rear entry (gotta love that when its offered) The flows only offer rear entry which can be useless when sitting at the top of s steep and sick couloir. You DO NOT want to stand toes side while loading into the bindings at that angle...sitting on your ass is so much safer and preferred.

Definitely need to use these style bindings if you get the chance... its the best of both worlds with zero compromise.

Sure wish I could find more and at a deal!!!

Windzup,
Brian Schenck

www.TwistedKiteboards.com