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Postby Paraflysurf » Fri Jan 10, 2003 12:28 am
Hai out there,
if you are looking for a nice place to go snowkiting, that is easy and fast to reach, is wide and flat, has a lot of wind most of the time, always enough snow, ...
Go to Laax /Flims ( last station before the T-bar lift, Vorab Glacier 2500 m )
Only ten minutes from the Highway-to Chur.
The only problem is, you have to buy a ticket for the complete day. But we already negotiate with some responsible persons to stop this. Perhaps we will succeed.
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Postby www.kite-surf.com » Mon Jan 13, 2003 7:27 pm
Hi dude
As you might know, I'm a very active Laax snowkiter.
For me, the ticket issue is no problem, because I have the Top-Card
One question, though, with whom are you in contact with? I'm a bit scared because of safety issues. I saw guys kiting on the slopes instead of the wide area away from the slopes and one let his kite come down pretty near the T-bar lift.
Maybe we could work on some "rules" or big sign for everyone on the Vorab?
What do you think?
Fly safe!
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Postby Paraflysurf » Mon Jan 13, 2003 9:56 pm
Hai Robin,
sorry but I dont know you !!
I am very interested in safety !
I try to make my pupils responsible kiters, that have a look at other kiters and all people around. I teach them all about safety and give them a good education in handling for the kite.
I must admit, I dont like the idea of rules on a kiting spot. Lets wait for what the future brings. I hope there will be more responsible pilots with a good education in kiting.
What is a TOP card ?
I never heard about it. We tried to convince the responsible person, I dont know his name,
that kiters should be allowed to go up with a one trip ticket, Kite around all day, and go down with the board or skies.
Is this a TOP Card ???
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Postby RickI » Mon Jan 13, 2003 10:41 pm
I was just over in Engelberg, west of Chur and no snow below 1800 m. They have a nice large valley too free of cliffs, cables and other snow hazards. It was all green when I was there unfortunately. Brought the Blade along and everything. Congratulations on finally getting some snow! It really came down well about a week ago at the lower altitudes. I will try to check out the area around Chur next year!
Good snowkiteboarding!
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Postby www.kite-surf.com » Mon Jan 13, 2003 10:53 pm
Ah, no the Top-Card is the season-ticket for Laax and Klosters/Davos.
Anyway, I just do quick 15-30 minute sessions on the Vorab. Then I'm done and ready to hit the slopes (or off-slopes) again...
I'm just a bit worried that they could say: "Kiting forbidden". Because this is my "home" spot in winter.
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