The new Nordic snow sportPallastunturi, Finland
What do you get when you combine skis with kitesurfing get-up? One hell of an extreme snow sport that’s not for the faint-hearted. Snowkiting is a Nordic craze popular with surf junkies and serious snow bunnies who mix disciplines for awesome airborne adventures. Get yourself to Finland, grab a pair of skis or a snowboard, strap yourself into your kite harness and let the wind take you where it will. Okay, so there’s a little technique involved, particularly if you don’t want to find yourself hurtling towards the North Pole.
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Beginners can learn from the pros with Finkite, who will sweep you off your feet for about US$55 a day.
It will take you a few hours to get the hang of it and a whole lot longer to perfect your technique.
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