sandboarders

Dune slope riders

Sandboarders are people who ride boards down sand dunes, similar to snowboarding but on desert or beach terrain.

The sport requires waxing the board's base for speed on dry sand.

Sandboarders gathered at the dunes before sunrise to avoid the midday heat.

location

desert

To leave behind completely

  • SaharaLargest hot desert
  • NamibiaSouthwestern African coastal country
  • PeruPacific coast republic

Dubai · Atacama · Colorado · Oregon · Australia · Brazil · oasis · coastal · inland · volcanic ash

sport

dunes

Wind-formed sand ridges

  • slopesAngled ground surfaces
  • waxPliable waterproof substance
  • bindingsThings that secure together

carving · tricks · jumps · stance · edges · terrain · freestyle · downhill · speed · competitions

culture

extreme sports

High-risk recreational activities

community · festivals · tourism · excursions · guides · rentals · lessons · beginners · enthusiasts · subculture

technique

waxing

Coating for shine

falling · sliding · traversing · turning · crouching · leaning · stance · footwork · weight distribution · speed control

Categories
Opposites
surface/terrain

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Athletes on single wide skis

skiers · alpine skiers · wakeboarders · surfers · sledders

environment/climate

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Athletes on single wide skis

alpine skiers · ice fishers

Family

sandboarder

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G