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Feb 2, 2012 @ 15:17

I have posted a few times proposed outings to go snowkiting. I mostly received responses saying "I can't do it but it would be so cool to try".

So, if someone's interested I would be happy to give snowkite lessons to whoever thinks it's cool enough to try:) It'd be 100CHF/1.5hrs with me providing all the gear, of course.

the dates and locations of course depend on the actual conditions, so if u r interested please shoot me a message/reply here, or give me a shout at 0786034551

This weekend the conditions will be perfect (snow is there and bise is blowing), so I will most likely go to Chasseron. Les Rasses has a great place to teach kite basics;)

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I have posted a few times proposed outings to go snowkiting. I mostly received responses saying "I can't do it but it would be so cool to try".

So, if someone's interested I would be happy to give snowkite lessons to whoever thinks it's cool enough to try:) It'd be 100CHF/1.5hrs with me providing all the gear, of course.

the dates and locations of course depend on the actual conditions, so if u r interested please shoot me a message/reply here, or give me a shout at 0786034551

This weekend the conditions will be perfect (snow is there and bise is blowing), so I will most likely go to Chasseron. Les Rasses has a great place to teach kite basics;)

cisioFeb 2, 2012 @ 15:17

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Feb 2, 2012 @ 15:36

Hi, what size kites do you use for snowkiting? I have been kitesurfing and have my kite here, but guess you probably use 2 or 3m kites?

All the best,

Nick

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Hi, what size kites do you use for snowkiting? I have been kitesurfing and have my kite here, but guess you probably use 2 or 3m kites?

All the best,

Nick

Nick Shiroi, Feb 2, 2012 @ 15:36

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Feb 2, 2012 @ 15:41

Nick, not at all. 2-3m kites are good on ice with skates only. In powder snow u need the same kite size as you would use on water. Depending on the spot, if u want to go uphill you need the same size even on packed snow.

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Feb 2, 2012 @ 15:49

Cool, so there can be a lot of power then!! Do you use skis or a snowboard? Or do you teach on buggies? I have all the kitesurfing gear here and had considered it but no more... Do you use similar harnesses?

Nick

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Feb 2, 2012 @ 16:08

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Feb 2, 12 15:49

Absolutely you do pretty much the same stuff with the kite as on water, except for some launching and landing tricks. But you need power to boost the jumps man!;) Harness can be identical, no problem. There are dedicated snowkite harnesses if you are up to spending extra cash. I find it of liittle use.

I use skis mostly because I can walk with them, and u can also edge harder for better pop. Landing is trickier on skis though. On powpow a snowboard is clearly better.

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I use skis mostly because I can walk with them, and u can also edge harder for better pop. Landing is trickier on skis though. On powpow a snowboard is clearly better.

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Dec 14, 2012 @ 08:35

Hi,

I just saw your message and I'll be interested to do some kitesnow... are you still available and motivated to teach snowkiting?

Thanks

David

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Hi,

I just saw your message and I'll be interested to do some kitesnow... are you still available and motivated to teach snowkiting?

Thanks

David

david b, Dec 14, 2012 @ 08:35

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Dec 14, 2012 @ 10:36

This sounds GREAT!

The lessons still on?

Are you a qualified teacher, or just a good snowkiter teaching others (which is no problem, just to know)?

Nir

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This sounds GREAT!

The lessons still on?

Are you a qualified teacher, or just a good snowkiter teaching others (which is no problem, just to know)?

Nir

Nir Ofek, Dec 14, 2012 @ 10:36

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Dec 14, 2012 @ 18:58

This sounds GREAT!

The lessons still on?

Are you a qualified teacher, or just a good snowkiter teaching others (which is no problem, just to know)?

Nir

Dec 14, 12 10:36

LOL, Nir, there are no "qualified teachers" in snowkiting. Or, should I say, there are qualified ones but not "certified" ones, if that's what you meant.

I am just an experienced kiter (water+snow) who sometimes teaches others.

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LOL, Nir, there are no "qualified teachers" in snowkiting. Or, should I say, there are qualified ones but not "certified" ones, if that's what you meant.

I am just an experienced kiter (water+snow) who sometimes teaches others.

cisio, Dec 14, 2012 @ 18:58

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Dec 14, 2012 @ 19:01

Hi,

I just saw your message and I'll be interested to do some kitesnow... are you still available and motivated to teach snowkiting?

Thanks

David

Dec 14, 12 08:35

David, Nir,

I haven't really kicked off this season yet. In Switzerland the right combination of wind and snow conditions is too irregular to predict or make it a regular activity. But I will be posting if there will be good conditions ahead, and I will have the time to teach.

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cisio, Dec 14, 2012 @ 19:01

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Dec 14, 2012 @ 21:09

Hi Cisio,

I am interested too. I can kitesurf but I am not really good (advanced beginner I would say), do we need an advanced level for kitsnow?

Also, I have no kite equipment (no kite, no harness...) at the moment. Is there a way to rent?