Snowkite / speedriding outings
Skiez carried by the wind with the ESi
Les ESI snowkite and speedriding outings offer another way to experience gliding in the mountains, combining travel on snow with the use of a wing. Supervised by a professional, you discover these activities on terrain selected according to your experience, your level and the weather conditions.
In a snowkite, a traction kite lets you move on skis or a snowboard using the power of the wind. The first sessions focus on understanding how the kite works, controlling it and managing its power. You then gradually learn to coordinate gliding and steering to gain control and independence on the snow.
Where can I find snowkite/speedriding outings?
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Between skiing and aerial sensations
The speedriding combines skiing with the use of a small wing, making use of the terrain and aerological conditions. Intended for Experienced skiers, this discipline offers a particularly dynamic approach to the mountains and requires both good skiing skills and learning how to pilot the wing.
Taught by a professional, you gradually learn to synchronize your glide with the control of the sail, to adjust your trajectory and to take into account the terrain and the conditions encountered. Each outing is organized according to level of participants and conditions of the day, in order to select a suitable practice area.
An experience guided and adapted to the conditions
In a snowkiting as in speedriding, The conditions of the day largely determine the course of the outing. The professional takes into account the strength and direction of the wind, the weather, the characteristics of the terrain, and the experience of the participants to adapt the session and choose an appropriate practice area.
This approach allows for gradual progression and a better understanding of the specificities of these disciplines. Whether you are discovering snowkite or speedriding, ESI outings offer a new way to explore the mountain, between mastering the wing, the pleasure of gliding and new sensations.
