AJsnowkiter - 15-12-2010 at 08:11 PM
Which do you think is better for snowkiting? The Ozone Method or The Ozone Access XT? I was looking at the Ozone method 6.5m and the Ozone Access XT
6m just fyi.
Thanks for you help,
AJ 
shaggs2riches - 15-12-2010 at 08:43 PM
I would say the access; however, it also would depend on your weight, experience and especially what winds you plan on riding in. The method will most
likely work in a lower end but with the 6m access you will need at least 20mph to efficiently get riding if you are over 160lbs. At 180lbs last year
(195 now) I mostly could do down winders working the kite lots 17-20mph. Might have been part my skill though. Now if you are experienced and looking
for a higher winds kite this thing will do wonders. Very user friendly and handles gusts like a charm. 
erratic winds - 15-12-2010 at 08:54 PM
Well, it's depower vs NOT.... In my book the choice is always depower, so I'd go with the access.
B-Roc - 15-12-2010 at 09:50 PM
I also vote for depower but not only is your choice a choice between depower and fixed bridle its a choice between a low wind weapon and a moderate to
high wind kite. You really aren't comparing apples to apples with your kite choice.
How much do you weigh and what's your experience level?
krumly - 15-12-2010 at 10:06 PM
AJ -
Sounds like you've flown traction kites before? If not, a 6.5m fixed bridle foil (Method) is too big to learn on - you'll get your butt kicked. If
you start with a fixed bridle foil, a 3m is a good size to learn on, maybe 4m if you are a heavyweight. And a 6m depower foil (Access XT) is too
small for anything but higher winds. If you're 150-200 lbs, you may only find the kite useful for 10-15% of the winter days in MN. Few foil fliers
in MN, but I'd say a 2 kite quiver for depower foils here might be more like an 8 and a 12 m. Or 10 an 14 if you are bigger/more experienced. It'll
depend on kite model, of course.
Where you at in MN? I'm a St. Paul-ite.
krumly
awindofchange - 15-12-2010 at 10:21 PM
For snow, depower is usually preferred. Remember though, a 6m Access XT will not have near the power as a 6m Method.
kiteNH - 16-12-2010 at 08:26 AM
Access 8m unless you're a lightweight.
Seanny - 16-12-2010 at 04:02 PM
For snowkiting, I'd say an Access. I had an XC 8m and could hold it down just fine, and I'm 125 pounds. Great kite, very reliable. I wish I could have
mine back.
Cheers,
Seanny
AJsnowkiter - 16-12-2010 at 04:08 PM
Krumly- Im about 60 miles north of the cities. A little North of North Branch, Minnesota.
Im about 135-140 pounds. Winds where I live are usually about 5-15 mph. Not to strong of winds. I'm definitely a beginner, but I have an Ozone Imp
Trainer 3.5m too. I've flown the crap outta that thing so I know how to fly kites and how the work.;-)
krumly - 16-12-2010 at 05:37 PM
Then go depower. Find someone to help set you up for a couple hours. Maybe check with Steve Blaine in Cedar Lake, WI - he is an Ozone sponsored
rider. He teaches snowkite lessons on foils. http://www.mwsk2.com/
Don't know your weight, but still guess an Access 6m would get little use after learning. Not that you wouldn't love to have a storm kite on the few
days you really needed it, but maybe not the most cost effective route if you can only pop for one kite now. 6 m Accesss would be suited for the
winds you can ski behind a 3-4 m fixed foil with, with better gust handling.
krumly
AJsnowkiter - 16-12-2010 at 05:42 PM
So are you saying Access or Method?
krumly - 16-12-2010 at 06:20 PM
Access, but think about going bigger and get someone to help show you the depower ropes. Method is not a depower kite.
krumly
AJsnowkiter - 16-12-2010 at 06:45 PM
Oh ok Thanks for the advice Krumly! I'll probably go with the Access then.
Does anybody know where I can find a good deal on an Access XT?