Snowkiting
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Snowkiting is an outdoor winter sport in which a skier or snowboarder uses the power generated by a kite to propel them over snow or sometimes ice. With proper wind and terrain conditions, the kite ca
Snowkiting: Mt. Rundle, Banff N.P., Canada
Snowkiters use large kites to travel across snow and jump in the air.
Snowkiting on lake Kallavesi, Kuopio, Finland in March 2005.
Snowboard
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A snowboard is a specially designed board used for the winter activity snowboarding, where the rider places both feet on a single board, typically secured with bindings. Unlike skis, which are used in
Snowkiting
…to be a counterweight against the force of the kite, the heels of the snowkiter naturally dig into the snow, causing the board to turn upwind. Modern reverse camber snowboards have addressed this problem. The specialized skis for snowkiting are 215 cm long with a radius of 100-150m, and snowkiteboards are 200 cm long. Rotational…
A snowboarder riding powder
Diagram of a Snowboard and its various elements that affect sizing
Snowboard with step-in bindings and boots
Snowboard boot with two BOA lace tensioners