Here is the currently proposed Mission Statement for the North American Snowkite Tour: The North American Snowkite Tour seeks to provide a competitive series of connected snowkite events across the US and Canada. Through competition we work to introduce new people to the sport, improve the skills of...

knuthansen, Although my highlighting the Beach Guidelines flyer was focused on the idea of locals managing their area with some preventative maintenance, the content of the flyer is important. Although I think it is important that each area doesn't rewrite the rules, I do think that there is some ro...

Mike,
We rented a place through Caribbean Fantasy and they have been very helpful in planning the trip. I will let you know what I find when I return!

Thanks!
Dave Grossman, Publisher
Drift Snowkite Magazine

Rick, I appreciate your efforts! A quick comment and suggestion... I recently posted on KF a post about my upcoming trip to the Tulum Mexico area asking some questions. I received some good replies (KF is a great community) including a reply from member tulumkite who attached a "Beach Guidelines" to...

tulumkite, Thanks for the info. I appreciate your reply. I also appreciate the attachment "Beach Guidelines". That is a great thing to get in front of every kiter that is visiting your area. I wish more shops/schools/locals would create, distribute and enforce similar guidelines. That is the positiv...

Chris,
Thanks for the tips! I appreciate it. I'll bring pesos and my big kites!

Thanks!
Dave Grossman, Publisher
Drift Snowkite Magazine

After four weeks of snowkite events I'm dragging the family down to the warmth and beaches of Akumal, Mexico (near Tulum). I'm looking to chase a kite around the blue waters of the Riviera Maya, but this isn't a "kite" trip. As such I am hoping to optimize my plans... Questions: 1. Any recommendatio...

Brian,
Sick! Now the kite mobile is complete...

Dave

Noah,
Thanks for getting us fired up for the oncoming season. Looks like it has arrived a little earlier than expected. I am hoping some of that snow pushes South into Colorado! Keep the photos and adventures coming!

Thanks,
Dave

The word from an early tester who was fundamental in pointing out Ozone's lack of light wind offering (for water) is that it isn't the match they were hoping for compared to the likes of the 16m Crossbow. At least the proto he got. For the ultralight days, especially in thin mountain air on the wate...