Definition of snowkiting in English:
snowkiting
nounˈsnəʊkʌɪtɪŋˈsnōˌkīdiNG
mass nounThe sport or pastime of riding on skis or a snowboard while holding on to a specially designed kite, using the wind for propulsion.
if you’re a fan of flying through the air, then snowkiting is the sport for you
Example sentencesExamples
- In the world of adventure sport, snowkiting is perhaps the most exciting recent innovation.
- The accident highlights the dangers of the extreme sport of snowkiting, a cross between snowboarding and kitesurfing in which enthusiasts attached to large kites harness the power of the wind to perform stunts at winter resorts.
- Few sports offer quite the same thrill factor as snowkiting.
- Many people use foil kites for snowkiting, as they don't have to be pumped up in cold weather.
- After the gig I went to Tampere in Finland for 3 days to spend some time with my friends snowkiting.
- Aside from snowkiting at Gun Lake, the ice fishing is good in the winter and boating up the Grand Rapids a lot of fun in the summer.
- Snowkiting (which directly correlates to the summertime sport of kiteboarding) allows you to glide over snow and ice using wind power and a kite.
- Snowkiting is big in Norway and is gaining rapidly in popularity.
Derivatives
noun
While wild reindeer have coexisted peacefully with more traditional snow sport enthusiasts such as skiers, snowkiters seem to have them spooked.
Example sentencesExamples
- In the footage, the snowkiter is seen travelling in circles on the ground in an effort to build up speed, when a sudden gust sucks him vertically into the air.
- Known more for its skiing and snowboarding attractions, Whistler in British Columbia can also boast the magnificent Green Lake for snowkiters.
- The destinations below offer everything a dedicated snowkiter needs: consistent wind, wide open space and intriguing terrain.