A few decades back, winter boredom was avoided by windsurfers and paragliders. We explain what winter kiteboarding is, where to ride a kite board, and how to get started. Now let's move!
 

What you need to know about snowkiting

Using a controlled kite to board or ski is known as kiting. The rider is carried by the wind as it fills the dome. Windsurfers have long since mastered the art of maneuvering the sail and board against the wind. The distinction is that a kite wing functions similarly to a paraglider, allowing kiteboarders to lift off the ground and soar. It is also controlled by tensioned slings. Kiteboarding on water is more advanced globally.
 

Anywhere there is a body of snow or ice and a decently steady breeze, one can go snowkiting. It's highly probable that a kite center with instructors for instruction and equipment rental exists on the beach of a significant freezing water body that you are familiar with. Nevertheless, winter kiting requires less wind to be effective: it only needs to routinely surpass three meters per second.

In order to learn and ride, you will require specific gear. As it is expensive and doubtful that you will be able to discern subtle differences from the first time, it is preferable to try various versions in rentals before making a purchase. Either way, you'll need a snowboard or pair of skis, a kite, and a sling bar to control the wing. You will require a trapeze once you have mastered kite control and direction. Having a safety harness (leash) is not unnecessary.
 

How to prepare for the first time on the ice

You will need to provide your own clothing if the kite school is going to assist you with training equipment. The key to having a good time in any winter sport is dressing appropriately. However, it becomes even more crucial when it comes to kiting. When engaging in physical activity, you shouldn't be overheated, and when you stop, you shouldn't freeze. You should be protected from heavy winds and wet snow by your coat.
 

If you are ready to ride without an instructor, you will need a backpack, which can be a kite cover. There may be situations when you get carried away or simply can't cope with the wind and go somewhere far away - and then suddenly the wind stops. You will have to walk back with all your equipment. It's good to have another layer of thermal underwear and dry gloves. And even if everything goes well, you will surely be happy when you find a thermos with tea and the most delicious chocolate bar in the world in your backpack.

Don't skimp on safety: invest in good kneepads, elbow pads, and a helmet, of course. These will shield your head from the piercing wind and serve as protection in the event that your trick fails. Not only are good glasses essential in bright sunlight, but they are also essential in windy or snowy conditions. Invest in multiple pairs of gloves and keep them close at hand. The day will be ruined if the ones you're wearing disappear or get wet.

Where and how to learn to kiteboard

The key to kiteboarding is knowing and applying the rules of physics. If the weather is favorable, the wind blows, the kite soars, and you glide. When you know how to handle a flying kite, you can glide at a speed and direction that suit you. For people who already know how to windsurf and ski or snowboard, learning how to use a kite is very simple. One of the reasons winter kiting seems easier to many is that standing on ice or snow is much easier than trying to stay on the water.

Even the most gifted novices may grasp the concept after watching a few video lectures. Furthermore, everything else requires hours of experience. Of course, learning from someone who is an experienced kite flyer is more beneficial. In all of our country's regions with suitable climates, kiting is already quite developed. If a field covered in snow or a frozen body of water is ideal for snow kiting, you will undoubtedly find there experienced riders who will explain the theory, demonstrate the fundamental movements, launch your kite, and instruct you on how to make the first tack, if not a full-fledged kite center.

To be prepared for solo riding, it is thought that five to six hours of instruction from a qualified kite tester is sufficient. You will learn how to launch the kite, manage the wing, disassemble and reassemble the equipment, and roll behind it on a board or skis during this period. All that's left to do is get more experience and work on your turning and downwind skills. You will eventually get the ability to pilot in light winds, respond appropriately in an unexpected gust or other emergency, and handle a sizable group of riders when you visit a reputable location on a weekend or choose to compete.