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Go for it. Let us know how it goes. Time, cost and performance.

Similar conditions here in Minnesota this year. We actually make a kit for riding ice called the Switchblade. Check it out here: kiteboardonice.com

@@TheRealJeremyJones sick man. you using a head mount here or chest? gonna make a vid when we get snow here

Thanks. Nothing special, the Switchblade is mounted by 5 bolts through the base of the snowboard. Works great, for more info check out our site: kiteboardonice.com

Yeah, normal pressure on inflatables. Ram air kites require no pumping, but I prefer the direct feel from inflatable kites.

You can find smooth ice like this shortly after lakes freeze over. The Switchblade kit can handle rough ice with no problems, smooth ice just allows more speed and is more visually appealing.

@@TheRealJeremyJones Thanks!

It's a blast! The transitions are the same as on snow or water, heel to toe and toe to heel. I've actually been able to do some transitions that I couldn't do on water like toeside to blindside carves, video coming soon!

+you learn to fly the kite alot by feel so you don’t necessarily need to look at it all the time

@@F2FK_Advantures Not talking about feel, but the fact that when you're on a toe side edge with the wind in your face, the kite is *directly* behind your body and pulling on your harness and arms.. which you know generally point the other direction.

11m Ozone Amp 👍

Definitely look into it! It is highly recommended to take lessons. One thing you can do to get started is get a trainer kite and fly it in a field, this will speed things up when you do go to take lessons. The board experience will help as well. Get after it man!

@@TheRealJeremyJones thanks for the reply. Trainer kite sounds good. I might have to get after it!!!!

There is, my newest video shows toe side and blind riding with a second Switchblade mounted to the board. Check it out here: ua-cam.com/video/8Kg2tsJpYhc/v-deo.html

There is a Switchblade kit mounted onto the board. The board is fine since all of the load is on the blade rather than the snowboard edge. You can see close ups of the Switchblade here: www.kiteboardonice.com/

fast enough ! :)

Wind was 15-20mph. Was quite powered on the 11m Amp. Made for some fast runs!

Usually the same board you use for downhill works for snowkiting. I look for a twin because you will be riding it both ways and full camber to make sure it has an aggressive edge. For Ice kiting with the Switchblade I look for these same features but a little shorter than I would use otherwise.

@@TheRealJeremyJones I never snowboard or even been in snow in general. I'm moving to minot nd from south Mississippi. Been kiting for 12 years so I figured a snowboard would be easier to learn then skis. But I have no clue when it cones to snowboards lol

It's more common than you'd think. A lot of times it's early in the season but sometimes you get a bad year for snow. Either way it is good to get a session on the kite.

@@TheRealJeremyJones cool! I'm in Nova Scotia. Usually by the time it's safe to skate on the ice, it's already covered in snow

Same as on snow or water. Edge further into the wind while bringing the kite up. I have more ice kiting videos that show transitions and carves, check them out!

There is a Switchblade kit mounted to the heelside of the snowboard. You can find more info here: www.kiteboardonice.com/

Hey Bertrand. Yes! With such little resistance the Switchblade allows very steep upwind angles! I'd say it's comparable to the hydrofoil in water. Possibly even steeper as you do not need the speed to stay on plane. The contact point of the blade itself is quite sharp so that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions!🍻

Funny- I’m on my first winter with a switchblade, after regular snowboard on frozen lakes. It has opened up my riding options, beyond good snow cover. My question is now, how do you go downwind 😊

Only if you crash from jumps

The other Edge is a v9, 2018. Some noticeable changes to the v10 are tighter turn radius and less bar pressure. I have the 11m and 15m and they are my go to for boosting and snowkiting👍

Wind speed was around 12mph in this video. You nailed it, it is very similar to the hydrofoil in water so smaller kite and very steep upwind angles.

The Switchblade is used for extra traction when on ice or loose/patchy snow on ice. If you have enough snow it is not necessary.

Thanks! This is on Gull lake in Minnesota. I'd say if you're riding upwind on snow or water then you're ready for Ice.

@@TheRealJeremyJones Thanx a lot man, amazing, cheers from Spain!

Yes we got lucky here with a couple really good black ice sessions. Bummer to hear that, hope you get some next time around!