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Much like the fusion of two sports, snowkiting, or kite skiing, was born from the marriage of skiing and kitesurfing, which itself combines elements of waterboarding and paragliding. Driven by a thirst for new adrenaline thrills and novel experiences, a group of passionate boarders and skiers realized that their kites could offer an exhilarating escape from overcrowded ski slopes. Thus, snowkiting emerged! This budding sport, like its predecessors, has developed its own unique equipment and set of rules.
At Snowkite Sensation, we take immense pride in sharing our passion for snowkiting, but more importantly, we aim to unite all of Europe’s snowkite schools with the goal of making this sport as popular as kitesurfing.
The beauty of snowkiting lies in its simplicity. You don’t need to be an expert skier or snowboarder to savor the thrills of speed and jumps that this activity offers. A few lessons are usually sufficient for most individuals to become comfortable with the equipment.
While it demands physical effort initially, snowkiting is not as extreme as kitesurfing. Importantly, it requires significantly less wind to propel you across the snow compared to kitesurfing on water. Snowkiting is adaptable to various snow conditions, including powder, slush, and even frozen lakes, making it a versatile sport suitable for many different locations, provided there is sufficient wind. Beginners with prior knowledge of kite handling and skiing/snowboarding can typically manage their first session with ease.
Now, onto the pressing question: Is it dangerous?
In short, NO. Snowkiting carries no more risk than kitesurfing. Most of the time, you’ll have plenty of space around you, reducing the chances of tangling your lines with others. While there may be obstacles, designated snowkite spots rarely pose such risks. Occasionally, you might encounter rocks or trees, but with proper kite control, you can easily steer clear of them. Keep in mind that the play area is extensive. Unlike the sea, the land beneath you is relatively firm (depending on snow conditions). If you’re not an experienced jumper, it’s best to refrain from attempting high-flying tricks. Nevertheless, with a generous layer of fresh powder snow beneath your feet, you can leap to the skies without worry.
In terms of safety, snowkiting locations are seldom exposed to avalanches. If they are, avoiding potentially hazardous areas is straightforward.
Snowkiting is the exciting evolution of kitesurfing, transposing the high-flying action onto snow, with skis or snowboarding taking the place of traditional twintip or surfboards.
Mastering snowkiting is surprisingly easy, with most individuals grasping the basics after just a few lessons.
This sport offers an exhilarating departure from traditional water-based kiting. Bid farewell to overcrowded water spots and say hello to the breathtaking expanse of the mountains, where the vastness is your playground, shared only with the region’s wild inhabitants like reindeer and elk.
Sliding gracefully across snow is remarkably more manageable than over water, requiring less wind and generally less exertion to achieve the same thrilling sensations.
You have the freedom to choose between skis and a snowboard for your snowkiting adventure, selecting the option that aligns with your comfort level. However, skis are typically favored for extended treks.
And let’s not forget the pure joy of launching into jumps; it’s an exhilarating dimension of snowkiting that adds to the excitement of this remarkable sport!
Mastering the art of keeping your kite soaring gracefully while gliding on your skis or snowboard is the initial step to embark on your snowkiting journey. Once you’ve mastered these fundamental techniques, the learning curve accelerates, and snowkiting becomes an accessible thrill for everyone, regardless of skiing or snowboarding expertise.
Jumps, a thrilling aspect of snowkiting, are surprisingly simple to conquer. You’ll have the opportunity to utilise the natural terrain as ramps, although they’re entirely optional if you prefer to keep your feet on the ground.
If you’re new to snowkiting, we highly recommend starting with one or two lessons at our base camp in Serre Chevalier, located in the picturesque Southern French Alps. Following these introductory lessons, our experienced instructors will assess your readiness for our weeklong European adventures. These trips promise to be the adventure of a lifetime, delivering an unforgettable Snowkite Sensation!
Well the short answer is NO. Snowkiting is no more dangerous than kitesurfing. Most of the time you will have no one around you so, no risk of tangling your lines with someone else’s. There could be obstacles. However, very rarely in designated snowkite spots. You could still encounter some such as rocks or trees but if you know how to master your kite there is no reason why you cannot stay away from them. Remember the play zone is huge. Unlike on sea the land is hard(ish) depending on the snow conditions, so if you are not an expert jumper better abstain!? Nevertheless, with a good amount of fresh powder snow under your feet, you can jump as high as the sky you will have nothing to worry about.
In terms of security snowkiting spots are rarely exposed to avalanches, and if they are it is very easy to avoid the potentially dangerous areas. You will be equipped with radios to share experiences or in case someone gets lost.
The weather can also have its downside like strong gusty winds or fog. Rest assured that you instructors will make sure no one goes out in unsafe weather conditions.
This is absolutely question of taste. Both are ok. We suggest that you take what you feel comfortable with. You do not need to learn snowboarding if you prefer skis. Also, it is naturally easier to kite with skis rather than snowboard.
Usually the same sizes than on water. However our own experience is that you often need the small ones like 6 to 8m2 in the mountains as winds are usually stronger.
Of course you can! And with relative ease. Your instructors will teach you how to do kite loops to climb even faster.
The answer is no. If you already master your kite on the sea and you’re a good skier then the conversion can be done is one single session!
Simply get in touch with us at contact@snowkitesensation.com