Sand surfing equipment – board wax, clothing, goggles, shoes and other accessories.
When it comes to desert camping and backpacking gear, gaiters are sometimes overlooked. These protective ankle and lower leg coverings can really make a difference when hiking across sand dunes in the hot desert sun, as they offer an extra layer of protection against debris, scorching sand, and snake bites.…
Going to the desert or know someone who is? There is plenty of useful gear you can gift to people who are backpacking or camping in the sand dunes, which are both useful and functional. Below, our personally curated gift ideas for birthdays, anniversary and "white" Christmas celebrations... or just…
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Barefoot shoes offer the best compromise between natural movements, weight and protection of your feet. But when it comes to harsh desert environments and extreme weather conditions, you need to choose footwear that is both sturdy and breathable. If you want to enjoy the sensation of being barefoot on desert…
Majestic sand dunes, rare vegetation and exotic wildlife? Deserts are some of the most incredible landscapes the planet Earth has to offer and make for incredible photo shooting opportunities. Anyone going an a desert adventure - whether a professional photographer or amateur instagrammer - should consider investing in some quality…
A typical sand board is constructed based on different layers stacked on top of each other. Sand dune sleds are made with the same process and materials, but differ in shape and accessories. The construction of sandboarding equipment is very similar to that of snowboards, but the materials used are…
Bindings and foot straps are an essential connection point between you and your sandboard. Tightly strapping your feet to the board while sledding down a dune ensures that you have enough control and stability to stand up “surfing” on sand. What are sandboard bindings? In snowboarding, bindings are a type…
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Sand boarding and dune sledding present unique difficulties that make traditional types of board sports equipment poorly suitable for riding on sand. It wasn’t until board manufacturers started using Formica and other smooth surfaces for the sandboard bases that riders could achieve high speeds and perform daring tricks on sand…
There isn’t any officially recognised sandboarding equipment - besides the sandboarding board itself, that is, and the sandboard wax you will need to apply regularly to keep it smooth. That said, there are some things that you should keep in mind in regards to clothing, footwear and accessories when going…
There are a range of common household items that you can use as an alternative to commercial sandboard wax. Making your own homemade wax is not too difficult and comes with a range of benefits: first of all, it gives you control over which ingredients to use and which to…
There are not a lot of waxes specific for sandboards out there, but snowboard and surfboard waxes that are meant for warm weather can be used. The exact type of wax needed will depend on the materials of your board, with most commercial all-purpose waxes being paraffin based. We recommend…
