Sandboarding a.k.a. Snowboarding on Sand Dunes
Is sand dune snowboarding a thing? Everything you need to know about sandboarding: equipment, locations, tips and differences with snowboarding.
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June 5, 2021
Difference Between Sandboarding and Snowboarding
Sandboarding borrows much of its technologies and techniques from snowboarding. This sport is also often referred to as sand surfing and it can be practiced with a sled or toboggan, and you may find that it is indeed more similar to surfing and sledding than it is to snowboarding. This…
February 11, 2021
Man skateboarding on sand. Photo courtesy of
Ilya Melnichenko.
Snowboards and other boards you may (not) use on sand dunes
Can you snowboard on sand? So-called sandboarding may be increasing in popularity, but it is still a niche sport compared to its other, more popular “boarding” siblings. That said, before modern technology made it possible to manufacture boards specifically for sandy terrains, many people would rely on their snowboard or…
August 26, 2020
What is Sandboarding (Sand Surfing) and how does it work?
Sandboarding (a.k.a. sand surfing or dune boarding) is an extreme sport similar to snowboarding which is practiced on sand dunes rather than snow. A special board, called a sandboard, is used to ski on sandy terrains, although sand slates are also sometimes used. While still niche activities and hardly recognized…
August 3, 2020
