Most of us are using foils at Skyline. The size all depends on the
day. I have never ridden anything smaller than a 9 at Fairview, but
Brian told me that he had one day where he was fully powered on a
7. If you are not interested in jumping a 7 or 10M foil is pretty
typical, in ARC sizing that would be approximately a 10 or 14.

The snow conditions vary as well. It all depends on how recently it
has snowed and how many snowmobiles are in the area. I use a
snowboard when the snow is in good condition and skis when it is
packed out or icy. The snow conditions this year have been very
good every time I have visited Skyline.

Kenny


--- In utahwa@yahoogroups.com, "btjsfca" <btjsfca@y...> wrote:
>
> Hi. Long time listener, first time caller; I love the show.
>
> I've been building kites of one form or another for years, and I've
> been most recently building kites to power kite with. I've
recently
> built smaller foils for landboarding, but I want very much to get
some
> larger sails together that will work for snowboarding at Skyline.
I'm
> planning on building an arc-style kite, but I'm curious what the
best
> size would be.
>
> So, my question: what size inflatables are people using to good
> effect? I would ideally like to be well-powered, but not really
> overpowered. I don't think I'm going to be jumping this season.
>
> Also, what are the snow conditions like up there? Powder? Icy?
> Would a stiffer board be better for holding an edge or would a
powder
> board give a better ride?
>
> Thanks for any responses.
>
> -J