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Ike
Since 12 Mar 2008
216 Posts
Central Oregon
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 Fri Jan 02, 09 6:17 pm Transition from water to snow ? |
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| Gear and outdoor knowledge aside what are the differences going from water to snow? Smooth or steep learning curve? Been thinking lately of trying the snowkiting. |
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pdxmonkeyboy
Since 16 May 2006
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retired kiter & motorhead Unicorn Master
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| Fri Jan 02, 09 6:33 pm |
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| the snowkiting is not that bad as long as the conditions are right. Avoid the really gusty days and avoid places that are icey. Wear a helmet!!! You should be able to self land and launch proficiently or have someone on hand to help you. |
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kyle.vh
Since 11 Jul 2007
713 Posts
city of angels
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| Fri Jan 02, 09 8:09 pm |
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helmet is right.
also, if you can ski, consider skis in light wind. it can help to be able to skate a stride or two to keep the kite in the air. i found a board harder in that respect--but really fun, too.
i thought it was really easy to transition, and a couple friends who are newbies found it easy to transition, too.
you can rig a bit smaller, since there's less drag on snow, typically.
have fun and post pics. |
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