Kitesoul Magazine #3 English Edition

88SNOWKITESnowkiting columnfind some Teijin adhesive ripstop foremergency repairs. Your kite will continueto fly without problems.The only time when the functionality ofyour kite could be compromised is if youbreak one of the attaching bridles. Thiscould happen if your kite drags on theground against some hard or sharp obstacles.The Ozone foil kite also has a handlethat connects the two back lines. Thehandle, when pulled, allows you to parkthe kite where you want and withoutany danger. It is also useful for whenyour kite lands upside down. By operatingthis handle the kite will take off verticallyfrom an inverted position (upsidedown) BUT will then turn itself roundand continue to fly.Securing a foil kite to the ground is quickand easy: just place some snow on theupwind tip and it’ll stay there forever.Launching a foil kite does not requirea kite buddy; you can launch and landyour kite independently.The weight of these kites including bar,does not exceed 5 kg so, carrying twokites of different sizes in your backpackdoes not require a special effort as thebackpack will not weigh more than 5 kg(remember that you use one kite andthe other will be in your backpack readyto be used). Remember that foil kites arepacked down with their bar and lines attached,so there is no need to connectand re-connect.Why we do not recommend LEIs (LeadingEdge Inflatable Kites)Snowkiting with a LEI is not totally contraindicatedas long as you bear in mindthese few tips.The kite is heavier and to inflate it, youneed a kite pump. Temperatures in themountains are often below freezing