sand boarding

Desert slope sport

Sand boarding is riding down sand dunes on a board, similar to snowboarding but on desert terrain.

The sport uses specially designed boards that glide over loose sand: We went sand boarding in the Sahara.

Also spelled as one word: sandboarding.

Related
  • dunesWind-formed sand ridges
  • desertTo leave behind completely
  • desert sunStar over barren lands
  • slidingMoving smoothly across surface
  • waxPliable waterproof substance

extreme · extreme sport · adventure sport · adrenaline · Sahara · steep · steep drop · carving · powder · sun · goggles · heat · glide · thrill · slope · footprints · wind · adventure

Opposites
terrain/surface type

sand boardingsnowboarding

Descending slopes on single board

skiing · water skiing · wakeboarding · ice skating · surfing

environment/climate

sand boardingsnowboarding

Descending slopes on single board

alpine skiing · ice climbing · winter sports · polar expeditions · ice fishing

Family

sand, boarding, board, sands, sandy, sandier, sandiest, sanded, sanding

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G