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Snowboarding Variations - Kite Snowboarding

Kite Snowboarding Using kites has changed a lot of sports. A good example is Kite Surfing which developed from Surfers who used kites to propel their surf boards faster. Kite Snowboarding is a fairly new development in the sports arena. It is pretty similar to Kite Surfing but with one big difference: it is done on snow and not on Water.

In standard Snowboarding, the Snowboard's movement is caused by gravity. You need an angle to use gravity, thus, Snowboarding is done in mountain and hill resorts. Kite Snowboarding is quite different. In here, the force comes from the wind and this force is caught by a large Kite. By holding on and steering the Kite, you are able to move on your snowboard. Like a sailboat uses it sails, Kite Surfers and Kite Snowboarders use their Kite.

Contrary to Snowboarding, Kite Snowboarding is best performed on level surfaces such as snowy plains and frozen lakes. Mountainous areas have very irregular wind gusts making it harder and more dangerous to Kite Snowboard. The gear used for Kite Snowboarding is pretty much the same as regular Snowboarding: snowboard (preferably twin tip), Snowboard Bindings and Snowboard Boots. Use warm, water- and wind proof clothing to keep you warm and dry. Since you're not on high altitudes, you can often wear clothes that are lighter than your Snowboarding Clothing. As for your Kites, you can use the same Kites and Harnesses that are used in Kite Surfing. All in all, you should be able to complement your regular Snowboarding Gear with Kite Snowboarding Gear for a couple of hundred dollars.

Kite Snowboarding


If you really want to get started, you will need more detailed information on the different kinds of kites, harnesses and beginner approaches to Kite Snowboarding. For more information about Kite Snowboarding and Learning it, check out this wonderful site: www.kitesnowboard.com .







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