Posted by: Jon Imhoof
on May 11, 2010
Snow Kiting on the back side of a steep sloping high Col in Chamonix one year, it occurred to me just how much in depth meteorological knowledge we really need, to truly appreciate the potential dangers we could be putting ourselves in during our power kite activities. As a paragliding instructor, I had to learn to understand the behaviour of wind and convey this information to students to reduce the likelihood of people flying in hazardous places. Given that we are flying airfoils and now taking them to hilly or mountain environments, some of this knowledge would benefit powerkiters too.
Posted by: Jon Imhoof
on May 06, 2010
Floating on the Long White Cloud
I chose a wife that is as straight up as they come. You never have to guess what she’s thinking- she’ll let you know. And I love that about her. Strange then that I would choose a mistress who likes to play games. You think she’s’ telling you one thing but can never be completely sure. She always keeps you guessing. Sometimes I hate that about her, but if I’m honest it’s probably the thing that keeps me coming back to her again and again. I leave the comfort of my wife and family for what: to get my head played with by Mother Nature.
Posted by: Tony Loxton
on Sep 14, 2009
Chasta has been hangin in New Zealand's South Island for the last couple months tearing up the Southern Alps! He's been snowkiting on our NZ Snowkite Camps and also testing the latest kites for Ozone.
Check out Chasta's short video:
