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Description
The book introduces the sport of snowkiting, explaining how participants use a kite to catch the wind while riding a snowboard or skis across snow. It details the necessary equipment, basic techniques, safety precautions, and how to assess wind and weather conditions. The guide offers step-by-step instructions for beginners as well as tips and profiles of experienced snowkiters performing advanced maneuvers on various snowy terrain.
Quick Summary
Snowkiting blends the high-flying thrills of kite surfing with snowy mountain terrain, making it one of the most unique and adrenaline-pumping sports books out there for young readers. Kids will love flipping through the jaw-dropping photos of riders soaring above snowbanks, learning the gear basics, and discovering just how wild the learning curve really is. If your kid loves the action and danger in the "I Survived" series or dreams of extreme sports, this book feeds that same hunger in a visually stunning way. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who crave something fresh, daring, and totally different from the typical sports read.