Snowkite Contest 2024

A free Event open to all Snowkiters


Discipline Snowkite SKI 

Discipline Snowkite Snowboard

From 1  December 2023 to 1 May 2024

- Freeride formula (no imposed circuit o track)
60 minutes Racetime
- Riders should complete their performance by coming back to the Start within the assigned racetime.
 

Scoring system:

+ Distance x 1 
+ Perimeter x 3 (Clean Perimeter = Perimetro - Dist Start Stop)
+ Total ascent x 15 
+ Extremly points x 5

- Distance Start&Stop x 10 

Time penalties 

The maximum delay permitted will be the 33% of the assigned racetime (for a 60 min race: 20 minutes)

Categories

- Snowkite Ski

Each athlete can participate only in one category

- Snowkite Snowboard

- Each athlete can participate  only in one category

Uploading Process 

  1. Turn on your GPS
  2. Start the test
  3. turn off the gps
  4. Export the track in gpx format
  5. Register on www-gpsformula.com (only for new user) 
  6. Register to the Event (Ski or Snowboard)
  7. Upload the gpx file discipline/specific event/Snowkite on line Contest/60min freeride
  8. Remember to indicate the right wind direction 
  9. Results are available on the Event Page from 1 May 2024 

Numbers of task

Each rider can upload more than one task for the same race. The system will choose the best one. 

Safety Recommendations
- Always wear a helmet
- Always carry the transceiver, shovel and probe with you
- Always evaluate the weather conditions
- Equip yourself with a safety system on the kite
- Avoid flying during the test
- Avoid carrying out the test alone
- Always carry a charged phone and a radio with you 

 

Ranking validation and checks
- The test must be carried out using only kites
- After the first analysis of the system the files will be checked to avoid any type of tampering
- Speeds and their compatibility with the discipline will be analysed
- The use of ski lifts or roads must not be included in the file
In some cases we reserve the right to ask for testimonials with respect to the test carried out (photos and videos)

 

HAVE FUN