I've found that when I ride I get on best if I keep my downwind hand on the opposite side of the bar (just to the side of the center line). I am able to keep that "little touch" of turn input applied to keep the auto-zenith from auto-zenithing on me if I'm parked to ride. Is this normal or should I look at my set up? The kites sit at zenith no problem and the drift seems to happen both directions. Don't get me wrong, it's not a hassle at all, just the way I've found that works best for me. Just wondering if anyone else knows/does the same.

I should add that the upwind arm/hand is extended out so I can touch the snow as I carve ; )

I do the same in the bug - except I am scraping sand with the other hand - I will usually fly with one hand on top of the bar with the bar sitting straight up and down - I think about it like a joystick for a plane - pull, the wing goes up - push away, the wing goes down. I only grab with both hands if the wind is a bit gusty or I just want to fully power-up. There is the general tendency with arcs to fly up if they are not attended to constantly - but hey that is one of the best parts of arcs - I can let go completely and the kite will rise to a depower position above my head even if I'm in the bug going 30mph - very nice.

yep. nothing wrong with the kite. just slight pressure to keep it from auto zenith is normal