Hello,
Just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself on the forums...
I just recently moved to SLC from the great state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. While leaving the ocean state behind will certainly be tough I'll be looking forward to getting out in the mountains more often.
I'll hopefully be around for the next 4 years or so if all works out.
I am a fairly avid kiteboarder and looking forward to checking out snow kiting this winter. With the beatiful weather this weekend I am kicking myself that I decided to leave my kite gear behind to pick up later.
I had a few questions if anyone has any input:
1. For snow kiting is it preferable to be on a snowboard? I tele ski but given the stance with ski's having the harness on with the kite running across your hip seems kinda akward. Plus I feel like I am going get hurt with the tele skis on a kite.
2. What size and type of kite are people using for the mountains and lakes? e.g. which kite is going to be most useful on the most number of days?
3. How late in the year are people pushing it on the water with the kites? are any of you guys out there in dry suits?
4. If there is anyone out there that is interested in making the transition from snow to water I'd be happy to get together with you for some pointers this winter and vice-versa next spring.
I'll probably be trying to do a trip to the Caribbean this winter to get in some warm water/wind if anyone is interested in joining.
Also if anyone needs a rock climbing partner I would be very excited to get out, I sport climb in the 10s.
Anyhow just wanted to introduce myself.
Steve