wartin - 17-9-2005 at 11:56 AM
Hi everybody!
I don't know if someone can help me?
I'm looking about information on two topic:
1-I'm looking for information about something available to haul stuff and bags when I go kite-skiing for long distance (something maybe like a sled
or...). If someone have info about a commercial product or maybe just a homemade model, I would be very happy to see that.
2- I'm looking also for some adventure travel companies that are offering sky-kite trip somewhere in northern territories (snow deserts: North and S
poles, northern Russia, Siberia, northern Canada, Greenland, Alaska, etc ). I would be interest in maybe take part of one tour or maybe organize to do
something like that. I did something similar in cross-country skiing and it was wonderful. I guest kiting would be just gorgeous. Any relevant
information are welcome.
Thanks
Mouse - 19-9-2005 at 08:21 PM
Hi Wartin 
. I'm not sure where you're at but here's a link that might
interest you from Mn. http://lakawa.com/School/fieldtrips.html
I talked to the fellah who organizes and runs the various trips with Lakawa and he is planning on setting up at least a couple winter trips that sound
like they might be right up your alley. Hope this helps!
Good Times!
Amos K.
wartin - 3-10-2005 at 09:31 AM
Thanks Mouse,
In actually in Montréal, Canada, and I see that they are offering trip in the nothern part of my country! I'll try to get in touch with them.
I'm still looking for solutions for hauling bags and stuff... If anyone got ideas... I'll be happy!
Martin
windzup - 14-10-2005 at 07:18 AM
Hey Martin,
I have used a few different models of sleds, and there are a few factors to look at. Here is a link to the Pulk Sled made by Granite Gear, its solid
and works well behind a kiter on skis or a board. These are the highest quality sleds that I have found. http://www.granitegear.com/products/backpacks/expedition/pul...
If you are on a budget, here's the trick; use the kiddie sleds that can be found at discount stores for cheap. Rig two sleds together so they form a
clam shell, and use webbing or rope to secure them together and to connect them to you. Now you can stow your gear and tow it easily.
Check back with www.windzup.com this winter, as we are currently organising trips to Alaska in the Spring. Mainly to the Bagley Icefield.
Windzup,
Brian Schenck
Ozone Kites USA
www.ozonesnowkites.com
Telekiter - 2-10-2006 at 02:58 AM
Hello Wartin, In norway there is a pulk SPECIALLY designed for kite and skisail. Breef info here:
Click Here
The Acapulka home page:
http://www.acapulka.com/englisch/home.html
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Bladerunner - 17-10-2006 at 08:51 AM
Try www.conceptair.com They are from Quebec and have been doing the Greenland challenge for years.
pea - 23-10-2006 at 12:59 PM
That sounds really amazing. Know much would one of those trips cost? I just read up, about £1000 i think, dono how much it is to iceland.
raprat - 14-11-2006 at 01:06 AM
Maybe a bit late on the reply, but a company just started up in the Yukon: www.kiteyukon.com.
They did a trip from Juneau (AK) to Atlin (BC) last spring and recently did a hunting trip up near the Arctic circle. They've used sleds from Canadian
Tire (a canadian Walmart, only less evil) for some trips. Friends of mine, so it's a shameless plug, but Jim and Cath are both extremely competent
people.
william_rx7 - 16-11-2006 at 04:13 PM
Check out this guy's story about a trip last March on Lake Huron from Dillon to Killarney.
[url] http://www.speedkiter.com/ski/journal.php?page=2[/url]