Kite sizes used: 16 (or bigger), rarely a 12
The air is thinner in 1800m and therefore you use bigger kites.
Winds around: 10-20 knots, mostly 12-15 knots.
Thermal winds start after 12
0 and last until sunset. The thermal wind usually works only when there is NO northern, eastern or western wind that can kill the thermal wind. Southerly directions support the thermal wind.
Links:
LiveCam: http://www.iecam.com/wsb/showpics_01.asp?cam=J01j&S=1
Wind Conditions: http://www.silvaplana.ch/html/funstuff/weather/werte.html
Forecast Links:
http://www.surf-magazin.de/_wetter/spots/silvaplanersee.shtml
http://www.wetteronline.de/Schweiz/StMoritz.htm (only check the wind direction, it does not forecast the thermal winds)
Silvaplana is a magical place with its view to the luxurous hotels in St. Moritz, world-famous ski-resort.
Enjoy
Robin
www.kite-surf.com
The air is thinner in 1800m and therefore you use bigger kites.
Winds around: 10-20 knots, mostly 12-15 knots.
Thermal winds start after 12
0 and last until sunset. The thermal wind usually works only when there is NO northern, eastern or western wind that can kill the thermal wind. Southerly directions support the thermal wind. Links:
LiveCam: http://www.iecam.com/wsb/showpics_01.asp?cam=J01j&S=1
Wind Conditions: http://www.silvaplana.ch/html/funstuff/weather/werte.html
Forecast Links:
http://www.surf-magazin.de/_wetter/spots/silvaplanersee.shtml
http://www.wetteronline.de/Schweiz/StMoritz.htm (only check the wind direction, it does not forecast the thermal winds)
Silvaplana is a magical place with its view to the luxurous hotels in St. Moritz, world-famous ski-resort.
Enjoy
Robin
www.kite-surf.com
