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artificialname
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Postby artificialname » Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:06 pm
I’ve heard all the generic advice for which skis to get for snow kiting:
-any “resort” ski will work fine
- get something with less of a side cut
- a little wider, longer and stiffer is a good idea
Does anyone have a source with something more specific?
Eg at least 100mm underfoot
No more than a 5mm sidecut
Or a specific recommendation, eg if you get an “all mountain” ski make sure it’s at least 80mm underfoot
I’ll be kiting in southern Ontario, so fresh powder is rare and never on glass-ice. Mostly hard pack or chop. Occasional light cover of powder but just a few inches.
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Postby Pera » Wed Dec 15, 2021 11:57 pm
I use the Line Tigersnake 171cm 113-88-109. It is a Twintip/All mountain ski that works in most conditions. Most important for me is the weight and the length.I mostly do freeride, simple tricks and jumping. If you are playful , go for a short/light ski. If you are more of a racing type, go for a longer and more heavy ski. The width of the Tigersnake is an ideal compromise for all kind of snow conditions.
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Postby Boston kiter » Thu Dec 16, 2021 1:33 am
I think what works on the slopes applies to kiting...smooth, icy, slick conditions usually call for a narrower ski with less side cut, no rocker, and sharp edges. For soft snow, spring conditions and powder something wider under foot and some rocker would be more enjoyable....
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Dave_5280
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Postby Dave_5280 » Thu Dec 16, 2021 1:50 am
I wouldn’t worry about it too much, get something cheap out of a bargain barrel and go. You will figure out what you like. With more shaped skis I just have to correct my line more since they want to turn upwind more. The only problem I’ve had was when warm and on wet sticky snow - kite pulls and skis don’t move, need wax.
For me a good harness like Ozone really helps with flexibility and getting low at times.
Have fun!
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Postby gl » Thu Dec 16, 2021 2:40 am
I am in central Ontario and if I could just one pair of skis it would be my 171 long by 114-80-108 twin tip. With just a moderate radius sidecut. It is good on everything other than ice and deeper powder.
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Postby Windigo1 » Tue Dec 28, 2021 6:20 pm
I use old straight skis for hard icy surface and big powder skis with very little sidecut or a snowboard for deep snow days. Most of the people here eastern Ontario/western Quebec do the same. You can get those old skis from pre-parabollic times for free or next to nothing, they work great on the ice if you sharpen them. Just make sure the bindings still work good.
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Postby andylc » Tue Dec 28, 2021 8:12 pm
If you’re planning on skiing with them in the normal fashion too then I’d prioritise this. Personally for an all mountain ski for on and off piste I go for a 105 waist. This also works fine for kite skiing.
Modern all mountain skis also work well on groomed snow as well so personally I don’t see a downside to fatter skis, and then when you get deeper snow they are awesome.
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