World Snowkite Contest
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The dates are set for the 3rd edition for the World Snowkite Contest Altosangro 2016 – GPS – Formula. Take a look at this edit from last years contest!
An event not to be missed for all those who want to dedicate themselves to this wonderful contest. 80 athletes in a challenge that will take 6 days, from 25 to 31 January, where the riders have to record on their GPS devices more distance, more variation in altitude and more perimeter of the track. The athletes have to be equipped with a GPS device and all the safety equipment Shovel, Probe, A.R.V.T.A
FORMAT – FORMULA GPS
The format of the competition is simple: no fixed route. Each rider equipped with gps, will make more km, more variations in altitude and more perimeter.
Kitetracker.com will calculate the parameter settings when the data will be uploaded. If the riders have a traditional GPS they can also upload the tracks on Kitetracker.com.
SERVICES FOR ALL RIDERS:
– Skipass for 1 week for free
– 50 euro subscription cost
– Hotels discount
SECURITY
The competition does not have predetermined routes and each rider decides according to their possibilities the way to go. For this reason, the organization can’t limit the spot in amplitude but will indicate some major dangers but can not predict signs all over the spot. Each rider must be aware of the risks involved. Is advisable to study the spot before the race and eventually arriving in previous periods to test the field.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
– The medical certificate for races of the country of origin
– Insurance
– GPS
– Phones
– Shovel
– Probe
– A.R.V.A / A.R.V.T.A
For the registration go on www.snowkiteroccaraso.com
