Desert Photography: Best cameras, lenses and settings

Best Camera Lenses for Desert Photography

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 high-quality photography gear to better capture … Read more

Components of a sand board – what are sandboards made of?

Sandboarding board

A sandboard is a special board used to sled down sand dunes in a way similar to snowboarding. A typical sand board is constructed based on different layers stacked on top of each other. The construction of sandboarding equipment is very similar to that of snowboards, but the materials used are different and the base … Read more

Sandboard bindings and foot straps

Sandboard Bindings

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 effectively “surfing” on sand. As part of the Amazon Associate and eBay Partner Programme, we earn from qualifying … Read more

What to Wear for Sandboarding and Sand Sledding

Sandboarder Clothing

Sandboarding can be a dusty and abrasive sport, so you’ll want to wear clothes that can protect you from the elements. You’ll also want to make sure you’re wearing comfortable clothing that won’t restrict your movement.

Best wax for sandboarding and sand dune sledding

Sandboard

There are not a lot of waxes specifically made for sandboards out there, and people often rely on hot-weather surfboard wax instead. The most ideal type of wax that you are going to need depends on the materials of your board, most commercial all-purpose waxes are paraffin based. We recommend trying out different waxes and … Read more