Saariselka is located in Finnish Lapland on an inland lake system in the Arctic region. The spot features a lake environment with relatively sheltered conditions and limited fetch. While the setting offers a scenic northern location, the wind conditions are highly marginal for kitesurfing, with an average wind speed of only 6.1 knots and extremely low reliability at 3.4%. These figures are well below the minimum requirements for consistent kitesurfing progression. Water temperatures averaging 1.2°C demand significant thermal protection and limit comfortable session duration. The inland lake environment provides some protection from larger swells but also restricts wind acceleration. This spot would suit only experienced kiters seeking winter adventure in extreme conditions, though viable wind days appear infrequent. Ice formation during winter months would restrict water access. Better wind consistency can typically be found at coastal locations in Scandinavia rather than inland lakes.