A DELUXE kite is a custom kite, completely pimped with all features we can possibly pimp on a FLYSURFER kite! All these features are now packed as a bundle and available at a very attractive price (surcharges from 150€)

The result is a FLYSURFER DELUXE-EDITION
From now on it is possible to order every FLYSURFER Kite in DELUXE-EDITION giving you the following features:

*      Silver Arrow cloth of the newest generation:
The entire kite is manufactured from our high-quality Silver Arrow cloth, which is almost half the weight of our ’standard’ kite cloth. The Silver Arrow cloth radically increases canopy stability, turning speed and light wind performance of every kite in our line! An additional benefit is the unbelievable compact pack dimension making your DELUXE kite the ideal travel partner. DELUXE kites also perform exceptionally well in gusty conditions.
*      INFINITY BAR:
Each DELUXE-EDITION comes standard with the completely new developed INFINITY bar to offer you the safest and best possible control bar out there. Regardless of how many rotations you jump, your lines will still untwist! The QR is slim and easy to activate on both sides. Ride safely with the 5th line (FDS ) safety or ride in suicide mode combining this with FDS . Furthermore the INFINITY ban be adjusted in length and has reduced bar thickness for even more comfort. INFINITY, pure safety!

*      5. Line ( FDS ):
With the FDS -Safety, the kite flags out completely when the safety is activated and falls almost pressureless to the ground like no other kite (while still remaining good relaunch behaviour).
*      2 Possible designs:
Each kite is finished with in a stylish color design.
*      DELUXE-Kitebag:
A black-gold Kite Bag rounds off each individual DELUXE kite.
*      High Quality Safety Leash included

Products: Flysurfer

All the action takes place just south of the top of the Sunrise Poma lift, in an area known as “The Towers” in the Hidden Lake area of Powder Mountain, which sits at an elevation of about 9,000 ft. The viewing area is wide and open, so folks can cruise on over and take a break from skiing or riding to watch all the action, grab a bratwurst and enjoy the incredible backdrop of the entire Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake. For non-skiers there will be a groomed trail from the Hidden Lake Lodge parking lot.

Schedule - March 13 – 15, 2009
Friday
* Events: Free Ride, Suunto Challenge
* Best Kite Demo, Intro Clinics, Kite Races
* Brewskis Kickoff Party, Best Model Search, Live Music, Dancing

Saturday
* Events: Big Air and Freestyle, Free Ride, Suunto Challenge
* Best Kite Demo, Intro Clinics
* Dinner, Presentations, Awards at the Red Moose Lodge

Sunday
* Events: Kite Races, Free Ride, Suunto Challenge
* Best Kite Demo, Intro Clinics

Website: SuperFly Open 2009

Drift is dedicated solely to the dynamic sport of snowkiting. The diverse aspects of the sport attract all sorts of interesting people. Freestyle, big air, backcountry exploration and the pure Zen of cruising over untracked powder inspired us and has changed our lives.

Our mission at Drift is to spread the virus of snowkiting to the world. We want to infect everyone—from the interested observer to the seasoned snowkite professional. We will keep you informed and excited with each print issue by staying current with the evolution of the sport while helping to grow and guide it toward the future.

This website is the compliment to the digital edition of Drift Snowkite Magazine and will be updated more regularly than the magazine. You will notice some content is shared between the magazine and website, but there will be news and stories online that you won’t find in print and some features and photos that are only available in the magazine. Most of the time you will find that the two editions work together to provide more of a good thing… snowkiting!

To subscribe for FREE and download the magazine (20MB) click here

The 5th annual Snowkite Masters rallies Kiters from around the globe for a fun weekend of Freeriding, Freestyle Exhibition and Racing. Based at Skyline in Utah, this North American leg of the Snowkite Masters series will host the US Open with National Champion Titles up for grabs.

The Snowkite Masters welcomes all Skiers and Snowboarders to participate. Registration is free for all Freeriding Snowkiters and gains access to the prize pool and Apres Ski Grill n’ Chills. Competing Snowkiters can sign up for the Kiter X and Winduro challenges for a chance at bigger prizes and the cash purse.

Registration is now open, please sign up over on the register page… DaKine Heli Packs go to the first 40 registrants. You can check out the location page for maps on how to get to Skyline and info on lodging and hotels for when you need to crash. And if you need some questions answered, contact info is on the contact page.

To know more info visit: snowkitemasters webpage

Schedule:

FRIDAY
8am-10am Final registration
10am Riders race meeting
11am Kiter-cross, first possible start
3pm Last possible start for Kiter-cross
8pm Apres Kite riders reception party

SATURDAY
9:30am Cinnamon roll Breakfast
10am Riders meeting
10am Photo comp (all day)
10am GPS challenge
11am First possible race start
1pm Snowkite Clinic
12pm Ð 4pm Freestyle Exhibition (Skyline Kite Park w/ rails & kickers)
3pm Snowkite Clinic
3pm Last possible race start
8pm Race results & Prizes with DJ Ollie G at the Triangle Lounge

SUNDAY
10am -3pm Freestyle Exhibition & Freeride Sessions
10am Riders Meeting (Weather day for races)

The Event is the longest running international competition in the history of windsurfing and the most prestigious winter sailing Event in the world. It is held since 1980 each year alternating between Europe and North America.

There are 3 classes in WISSA World Championship:
• Sled Class: Any sled powered by windsurfing rig where the rider is standing
• Hand Held Class: Any wing held directly by hand
• Kite Class: Any wing connected by lines

Website: ISSWC 2009 Information & Registration

The Championship takes place from the 6-8 February 2009 at the Reschenpass, in South Tyrol, Italy.

10 days before the Event, the lake had a 30-centimeter-thick ice layer, which also contains at least 20 centimeters of snow.

The good conditions but also the prospect of high quality and spectacular competitions will again this year inspire many top Snowkiters to come to the 4th International German Championship. Among the starters are already reported many Snowkiters especially from Germany and Austria. Also expected are the top athletes from France, Switzerland, Norway and Eastern Europe.

The 4th International German Championship is primarily a European competition. In addition to the best German riders also the best international Snowkiters in the disciplines of Race & Snowboard - Freestyle and Ski Race & - Freestyle will be attending the Contest.

Event, Registration and Directions: German Snowkite Championship 2009

All in all it was a very nice week with sunshine all over, good winds and a super exciting atmosphere all around.

Thanks are going out to all the testers and visitors who were there!

Dont miss the great videos on the SKM Homepage:

World snowkitemasters movie,World SKM prizegiving etc. HERE

World Snowkitemasters 2009 Freestyle Ranking:

Women Ski Ranking
Baud Cristelle, France - Flysurfer
Schibevaag Kari, Norway - Ozone, Telenor, Seabrokers Group, Olden
Sykes-Davies Johara, Wales - Flexifoil, Turbulence Extreme Sports, Brewin Dolphin, Prolimit, Surfanic, Bolle, Lost Cause

Men Ski Ranking
Kaupang Bjørn, Norway - F-One, Norrøna, DecosseCustoms, Quiksilver, Prolimit, Haugastol.no
Ingrosso Fabio, Swiss - North
Civel Johann, France - Ozone, Zag,Adidas eyes wear, Snowkite Air
Robin Alexandre, France - Flysurfer
Bubmann Sebastian, Germany - Flysurfer, Flyboards, Chiemsee, Mystic, Scott, Perfect Style, Kitejunkie

Men Snowboard Ranking
Botnen Sigve, Norway - Ozone
Brandstötter Heinar, Austria - JN
Meum Remy, Norway - Nobile
Luppi Romain, Swiss - Liquid force, kea spirit
van Schuilenburg Lennart, Netherlands - Flysurfer, Flyboards, MBS, Vliegers&Co

World Snowkitemasters 2009 Race
Women Ranking
Baud Cristelle, France - Flysurfer
Schibevaag Kari, Norway - Ozone, Telenor, Seabrokers Group, Olden
Tatianna, Russia - Ozone

Men Ski Ranking
Koecny Ludek, Czech Republik - Best
Josserand Jérome, France - Airush, Diverse coalition, Serre-Chevalier, Majesty, Dalbello, Predator
Robin Alexandre, France – Flysurfer

Tests have shown that ABoards 2009 kite+snowboard suits well not only advanced riders but also beginners and intermediates. Beginners will enjoy the board when making first steps in snowkiting or relaxingly cruising down the slopes of snowboard resorts. Rippers will find it equally great in snowboard parks without a kite or when performing freestyle tricks with a kite in the mountain wilderness.

The new board has balanced flex to ensure good pop and pleasant landings, however in central part of the board along both edges there are special stringers embedded into the core so that the board can keep the grip on the edge at higher speeds and loads while riding with kite. The board has special base cover to withstand high loads. Top sheet is from new type of glossy material to ensure excellent look and durability.

All boards have transparent technology window on top where core is visible. Core is mixed type wood and stringers. Waist parameters: 147cm (252mm), 155cm (258mm), 158cm (264mm). Stance width 52-68cm.

Highlights:

True 2 in 1 winter board
Tuned for kitesnow & snowboarding
Twintip with centered waist
100% strong wood core
All zones snow riding

Website: ABoards.eu

The Testival will occur on the weekend 24.01 - 25.01.2009 .

For those who require Accommodation just contact either info@globalxteam.com or dominik@flyozone.com.

More Information can be found on the Tour Website.

Website: Ozone Snowkite Freeride Tour 2009

Website: Global XTeam

This is a locally organized, backcountry basecamp style event that is meant to expand the possibillities of wind travel and freestyle kiting in the snow. Dates are April 22-28, 2009

The Juneau Icefield is a amazing backdrop for such a event, with endless terrain to carve ,climb, and take photos.

Event registration is $325.  Includes air travel with Ward Air roundtrip to the Icefield,  event t-shirt,  community basecamp, kite gear demo’s from Best Kiteboarding,  icefield safety clinic and raffle prizes!

**Participants are required to bring their own ski/snowboard gear, avalanche safety gear, climbing harness, warm clothes, shelter and food**

For more info and registration information please fill out the form on kitejuneau.com

Registration deadline is March 15, 2009.

Event and Registration: Icefield Snowkite Event 2009

The Juneau Icefield, the fifth largest icefield in North America, is a example of interconnected highland glaciers in the Alaska-Canada Boundary Range. Situated in very close proximity north and east of Alaska’s capital city of Juneau, the icefield lies at 60° N. latitude.

Comprising a rock and ice area of 5000 square miles, the icefield is punctuated by bedrock islands (nunataks) and spectacular subsidiary mountain ranges. It has 38 out-flowing trunk glaciers, the terminus of which reach low elevations at or near sea level. The most significant of these are the Mendendhall, Taku, Talsekwe, and Llewellyn Glaciers. The icefield, like many of its glaciers, reached its maximum glaciation point around 1700 and has been decreasing in size since. Of the icefield’s 19 notable glaciers, the Taku Glacier is the only one presently advancing. Dense rain forest and forbidding cliffs, with deep gorges and fiords, rim the coastal edge of the icefield.

Research has pin-pointed the deepest temperate glacier known today, revealing ice depths in excess of 4000 feet (1240 meters). These great depths are in areas which were glacier-free 5000 years ago, but now are ice covered fiords extending through the heart of a vast glacierized landscape.