Technique and Ride
The technique of kite surfing is very similar to basic snowboarding, except it is at a higher level of difficulty. It is very much like windsurfing except with a snowboard under your feet. It is harder to keep balance at the minimum, as your arms can't be entirely devoted to balance, although this can be offset to a degree due to the up-and forward-force generated from the kite, depending on the wind and size of your kite. Also, to effectively kitesurf on a snowboard, you need to have a snowboard with the least amount (preferably none) of side cut, to avoid inadvertently riding upwind. (Because, as you lean back to be a counterweight against the force of the kite, your heels naturally dig in the snow forcing the board to turn upwind)
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