Power Kite Forum - First Snow Rides in the French Alps

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posted on 12-11-2008 at 07:23 AM

First Snow Rides in the French Alps

Remi just got back from a backcountry snowkite in the french Alpes near Briançon. After 45 min of walking and no wind, the Apex II 10.0 finally got popped out. In only about 6 knots of wind, Remi managed to get a few nice runs in. More to come soon.

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posted on 13-11-2008 at 08:26 AM

Wow... that is beautiful. Looks like an amazing trip, I hope you had some wind the rest of the days!!

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posted on 19-11-2008 at 03:13 PM

Tim,

Great pics and your new line up is amazing.......................

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posted on 4-12-2008 at 03:38 AM

How jealous am I???:saint:
That place is gorgeous... love to make a trip like that someday...

Also excited to get a try on the new line up, eye on the Neo mostly...
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