G'day everyone,

Long time no posts.
Ok so heres the deal, I'm trying to get one of my mates into kiting, its gonna be difficult though cause at the moment he and I are living in Albury/Wodonga, so its hard to find a decent spot to teach him. However i came up with the idea that he could learn with a trainer in the snow on skis (which he says he's quite comfortable with)

I know he's not going to be fangin across the slopes on a trainer but at least it will teach him how to power up the kite and how to combine the kite with the skis and then hopefully a snowboard. This also gives him the option to practice on parks and ovals, then when the wind hits the slopes he can progress. This is rather then trying to teach him on the hume weir where even i have trouble not sinking due to gusts.

So what is everyones opinion? and if you agree with me what would be a decent trainer for him hes about 85 kg im guessing? And how much are trainers i thought they were around 100 bucks?

Cheers, Matty

learning to kite on the snow is great, its heaps easier then on the water, but i think a 4m is required.

Feed The Rat has bomb proof kites for around $300 including bar, fixed loop, 4 lines, full safety (instant de-power, the perfect kite for snow training) sizes 2m, 3m, 4m, 5.5m. For Au you should use a 3m to a 5.5m. Most kites come with handles then you have to buy a bar, these come with the bar. Great kite, Great price..

www.feedtherat.com


Nic

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Nic

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Originally posted by North

I'm heading back to the old country to hang with some rellies in the snow for a month over Christmas and I'm takin my kites.

I'm an experienced kiter(4yrs)about 90kg, but never on snow. Planning on taking my 12m crossbow. I gather a 12m will do me for 10-15knts... ? what do you think?

I've been toying with the idea of getting a 7m or 9m Bow or Switchblade to take too.

Hmmm... Any suggestions?

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Your 12m will most likely be too large for those winds on the snow, especially if you've never snowkited before. You'd be better off on the smaller sizes, bear in mind you don't need need any grunt to lift you out of the water like kitesurfing. All the power you have can be dedicated to your forward movement.

Thanks... What's a snowstake???