Kite Boarding (Snow Kiting) in the Winter

Many individuals love the opportunity to go Kite boarding in the summer. However, it is also possible to do now on frozen lakes as well as open snow areas. In the winter, kite boarding is referred to as Snow Kiting. It is considered as one of the extreme sports. It is a sport that is relatively new.

Snow kiting is an outdoor winter board sport. It combines airfoil along with the techniques used for water Kite boarding. Snow kiting is different from other snow sports because you rely on both the wind and gravity. It is the only sport that will allow you to go uphill instead of downhill. It does take practice to learn how to master the different wind speeds. It can be a lot of fun but, can also be hazardous if not done right. Still it is becoming a popular sport at many Ski resorts. The best use of Snow kiting has to be in an open area away from trees and power lines and lift cables. Many times a frozen lake is a great place to start.

To Snow kite, all you need is a good snowboard and a kite. If you are unfamiliar with Snow kiting , you can learn how to in as little as 4 hours. The minimum age for beginners is 8. So this is a sport that once you master it, you can enjoy a lot of fun. Traverse city, Michigan offers camps and lessons in Snow kiting.

The cost for Snow kiting equipment varies. Kites can go anywhere from $100 for used to $600 for new. Snowboards will run from $300 to $700. The board should not be too long. Use a board that is short enough to keep the swing weight down. The board has to have an edge to resist the pull of the kite. Of course with other equipment like apparel and shoes, it can be expensive. Some people use the same boards that they use in the water in the summer time for their winter sport. A few individuals have used their skis. The cross-country type skis are excellent for beginners. The kites are usually hooked to a harness that goes around the waistline. They even have the type that goes on like a pair of shorts. You then connect the kite to it. Kite size depends on two main factors, rider skill and snow conditions.