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…
Commercial sandboards may be getting more and more technologically advanced, but they can also be quite pricey. Making your own homemade wooden sandboard from scratch (or by repurposing an old skateboard, surfboard or snowboard) can be both a fun DIY project and save you some money. It is neither an…
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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-makers started using Formica and other smooth surfaces for the sandboard bases that riders could achieve high speeds and perform daring tricks on sand dunes…
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…
Unlike snowboards, sandboarding boards and sleds require special care in the form of regular waxing. Because of the high friction when sliding down sand dunes, wax needs to be (re-)applied after each and every riding session. Luckily, this type of wax is widely commercially available and even relatively easy to…
