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BEST SNOWKITING

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Snowkiting takes the best of snowboarding and skiing and blends it with the vertical action and flight time of paragliding.

You can snow kite in the mountains, uphill or downhill, even on flat, snow packed land or frozen lakes. The terrain is endless, as are the opportunities for serious airtime. The back country potential is huge, you can leave the lift pass at home as you go out and explore the back country terrain unassisted.

Snowkiting is easier to pick up than any of the other kiteboarding disciplines. Snow is more forgiving of mistakes than solid ground and is a lot easier to stand on than water. If you can snowboard or ski then you can snowkite. Most beginners are up and riding within 30 minutes of putting their first kite in the air. The best part of snowkiting is that you already have most of the equipment necessary except the kite, and Best makes getting the kite easy and affordable!

Should I use skis or a snowboard?

Either one is fine depending upon which you feel more comfortable with, although many beginners find skis easier for their first session.

What other gear do I need?

All you need is a kite with a control bar and a harness. A Best Waroo makes a perfect winter kite, they are designed for year round use and our kite control bar is designed to be safe and easy to use even with gloved hands. Most snowkiters prefer the practicality of a seat harness for winter riding. If you are going to use your kite to explore the backcountry then we would strongly recommend that you invest in a pair of snowshoes, if you are going off the beaten track in the hills an avalanche transceiver is essential.

Where can I snow kite?

The short answer is, “Anywhere there is snow and open space.” In fact, there are now snow kiters everywhere, and most are outside of the areas typically synonymous with snow sports. If you have snow, you can snow kiteboard.

What kind of terrain is best?

Although there is a lot of snow kiting in the mountains, most prefer flat, wide-open spaces. Frozen lakes and snow covered parks are usually your best bet. All you need is clear space away from roads, telephone lines and anything too hard.

Where can I find more information?

If you have any questions you would like answered we have a team of dedicated support staff and product advisors who would be only too happy to discuss your requirements, to help you find a school or instructor locally or even help you search out more information on kiteboarding if you are still unsure of how to proceed.