If you enjoy light wind kitesurfing and making high jumps in moderate to strong wind, you probably want to try kiteskiing on ice or snow. The high speed sensation of kiteskiing will remind you of those high speed down-hill runs that those ski resorts don't want you to make. The difference is that you are likely to enjoy kiteskiing all by yourself on a frozen lake or wide open field; there is nobody there to tell you not to go fast, you don't have to wait 1/2 hour for the ski lift nor having to pay for it.



Besides, while kitesurfing is somewhat a "loner" sport, kiteskiing is actually a family sport. You can tow your kids behind you on their toboggans or on their skis. Furthermore, kiteskiing is so easy to learn that if your kids already feel comfortable on skis, they can learn kiteskiing with a small kite.

Kiteskiing is easier than kitesurfing so if you live in a colder climate and want to get into kitesurfing, don't wait until spring, go kiteskiing now! The skill you learn in kiteskiing will be very useful in kitesurfing.

Many people associates kiteskiing with "being cold". On the contrary, I have found that kiteskiing is "warmer" than any other winter sports and much warmer than kitesurfing in spring and fall (and most of the summer too!).