You can either snowkite with skis or a snowboard; whichever one makes you feel most comfortable. Many extreme riders prefer to use board as there is more flexibility and ease. There are many vacation spots around world that are now picking up snowkiting as a popular sport. Should you visit a ski resort and decide to go this route, you will need to take a lesson or two just to get hang of equipment.

Frenzy, Samurai, and Razor are popular kites available for snowkiter. Depending on your budget, you can expect to pay $500 - $1500 for an entire setup. You may also find used equipment at ski shops in your area as well.

If you are new to sport you may want to exercise with caution, there are some schools that will teach you art of skatesailing. You will need a good pair of ice skates as well as sail. Pay close attention to instructor, they will teach you art of turning, navigating, speeding up and slowing down. Once you have mastered basics you can then begin to speed up and learn other tricks that can increase your speed. You can also learn how to skatesail on skis, although there needs to be more wind to push you and skies.

Although skatesailing has become popular, it is a seasonal sport. Most people who enjoy skating will take to it with passion.