I have become a little demanding now. Hopefully this is due to my experience and the skills I have acquired and not to increasing age. I still remember exactly how I rode a snowkiteboard for the first time right after a “normal” snowboard for the slopes. In truth, there are worlds in between. In this article you will find out why this is the case, what the differences are and why I like to ride snowkiteboards.
Snowkiteboard - what makes the difference?
In the meantime I have a lot of experience in this area and actually had a snowkiteboard shaped according to my wishes. For example, it's about the straight edge, which makes a difference. An edge with a larger radius, such as snowboards have for the slopes, is not recommended because the board will start to vibrate. When snowkiting you go permanently on an edge, and not just temporarily when you carved down the slope.
In this video you will find everything from me summarized. My thoughts and considerations about a snowkiteboard. You can also see my living room, although the plant in the background now looks much bigger and, above all, better - I still have the couch.
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More InformationWidth - weight - rocker
The width plays an essential role !:
The snowkiteboard has to be wide, this was important to me. You actually drive permanently on the edge, which is why the binding and the associated shoe on a board with a narrow waist would permanently brush against the snow when edging. It's unnecessary, so it's better to be a bit wider.
The weight is crucial for me !: The board should be light. Firstly, it can be carried a little further to the snowkite spot and, secondly, it is more comfortable for jumping. Light yes, but also robust. Every snowkiter knows that a snowkite addiction does not always come from the best surface. There can also be stones or an unclean surface. Therefore: it has to be light and robust.
Do you need a rocker?
The so-called “rocker” was a personal concern for me. Curved up over both tails offers an advantage, especially when you are out in deep snow, the board simply “swims” better. If you do not have this, you have to permanently and laboriously shift your weight backwards so that you do not “spit in” and kiss snow. In short: more rocker, better and more pleasant to ski on the snow.
