The Kite Mag

ARCTIC MONKEYS

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he week could be described as a never-ending adrenaline rush! Moving from one mind-blowing adventure to the next, it was a week that kept on giving. The main goal of course was snowkiting and the feeling of having your kite pull you through fresh powder was indescribable. The freedom is unlimited as you kite up mountains and fly back down. Somehow going upwind is much more efficient than on the water, so you can reach different mountains, valleys and natural kickers between the trees in an instant. We experienced all possible conditions. The week started with mellow cruising days on my 12m Reach, then we had a combination of lighter and stronger wind, and high and low visibility. As the local crew explained, there are three factors in perfect snowkite conditions: wind, snow quality, and visibility. Usually you will get two out of three, and having all three will definitely guarantee the perfect session. Every day was different which made for an awesome playground to explore. One session I would have a go at trying my usual set of tricks in the snow, which proved more difficult than expected! The next

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