Snowkite, Kite Skiing, Snow Kite or Ski kite? The Name Debate Settled Once and For All
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If you are starting out in snowkiting, you may have noticed that some bars carry a 5th line, unlike most modern kitesurf bars. So what is the snowkite 5th line actually for? Is it really essential? The answer is simple: the 5th line mainly improves safety and...
Europe has some of the finest snowkiting spots in the world. From the vast plateaus of Norway to the volcanic landscapes of Armenia, every destination offers a different experience. At Snowkite Sensation, we have been running trips on the best snowkiting destinations in Europe for years....
Ridge soaring in snowkiting is probably the most spectacular thing the sport has to offer. Watching a rider lift off above a snowy slope and stay up for several seconds often looks like paragliding. The principle behind it is quite different. It takes excellent command of the...
What size kite for snowkiting? It is one of the most common questions when you start, and one of the hardest to answer with a single number. Contrary to what you might expect, there is no universal size. The choice depends on several things: your weight, your...
"Is snowkiting dangerous?" It is probably the question that comes up most often among people discovering what snowkiting actually involves. Watching a kite tow a rider across the middle of a mountain can be impressive. Many people immediately picture avalanches, high speeds and extreme conditions. The reality is...
It is a question almost every beginner asks before their first session: is snowkiting better on skis or on a snowboard? The good news is that there is no wrong answer. Snowkiting works just as well on skis as on a snowboard. Both give excellent sensations and...
It is probably one of the first questions kitesurfers ask themselves before trying the sport: can you use your kitesurf gear for snowkiting? After all, both disciplines use a kite, a bar and a harness. So why invest in new equipment when you already own everything...
No launch zone, no chairlifts, no crowds. Eight reasons why kitesurfers start looking forward to winter....
Already kiting on water? The switch from kitesurfing to snowkiting is the fastest in any glide sport: what changes, the 5th line, and where to ride first....
What snowkiting is, what gear you need, the world's best spots (Lautaret, Norway, Lapland, Svalbard) and when to go: the complete guide....