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Feb 15, 2010
This article is part 7 of 9 in the series Kite LabDescription
The Remi Pro is one of the few snowkite-specific boards available on the market. It’s centered stance reduced sidecut make it fit in this category. It comes in three sizes. Nobile states that the 163cm has a little more sidecut radius and is perfect for larger riders, powder riding or riding without the kite for regular snowboarding. The...
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Kite Lab: Nobile Remi Pro Snowkite Board
Feb 14, 2010
Description
The Tantrum was designed to fulfill the needs of the rider that wants the best of both worlds—snowkiting and traditional snowboarding performance.
Test Results
With the Tantrum, the stance and sidecut is centered which makes a big difference for snowkiting equally in both directions and for park and pipe riding at a resort. The sidecut is somewhere between the aggressive cut of a fast turning...
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Kite Lab: Decosse Tantrum 159
Dec 30, 2009
This article is part 6 of 9 in the series Kite Lab
Overview
When out in the cold and wind that makes up the world of a snowkiter, there are a few garments that help make snowkiting more enjoyable. A good jacket, warm gloves and a face mask or balaclava are all important for cold weather comfort and safety. Having them all integrated into the Ring Jacket makes it a unique and special snowkiting-worthy...
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Kite Lab: Loki Ring Jacket
Dec 7, 2009
3B Snowboards, created by Jacob Buzianis (Utah, USA) now offers two snowkite-specific snowboards. Available in 159cm and 179cm. Both sizes are available in split-board with Voile binding hardware.
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New Snowkite Board Company Launch
Mar 23, 2009
Kite Lab: CRKT Kite Knife
This article is part 5 of 9 in the series Kite LabOverview The CRKT Hook Knife called the XTRIK-8-R is a nice compliment to a modern kiter’s safety protocol and should be on every harness. Details The CRKT Hook Knife was actually designed for first responders to cut seatbelt webbing when responding to a car crash. Although not originally intended for freeing an entangled kiter from his or her lines, it... read more
