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I was wondering what the transition between kite surfing and snow kiting would be like when I found a great post by p-air
On my first day out snow kiting I was very tentative trying to figure out how it related to kite surfing, trying to figure out where my points of balance were, how hard the kite needed to pull me, how to get enough momentum to rise above the powder, etc. Suffice it to say, too much thinking and lots of considerations which lead to a fairly demoralizing start and a couple of awkward falls. Wasn’t even sure I was going to go for it the next day.
Well, surprise, surprise, surprise. The next day felt like I had been doing this sport for years. Everything came together right away and I was dialed and upwinding without trying
p-air goes on to say
One thing I will mention about this sport is that it’s definitely exhilarating and easier to get going with than kite surfing, but it does tire the legs substantially more, and it’s worth learning how to ride in a place like Utah where the snow is much more forgiving, because in a hard pack snow day in Tahoe, I could imagine some serious pain for the uninitiated. As well, getting started the right way is critical to having an enjoyable time.
He advises to do as he did and get some experienced snow kiters to help you get going…
One other note to consider, Spring conditions are fantastic for this sport as the snow is very soft and you get mostly sunny days. I have some good friends going up to Skyline the first week in April. Also spoke to Jeff Kafka of Wind Over Water (http://www.wowkite.com and http://www.snowkiteutah.net/) this past weekend and he said the conditions have been epic for the past two months. He teaches and has a lodging set up out there. Check out the 2nd link above to see what programs he offers. Now go SEND IT!!! :)