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Sandboarding is one of the many spinoffs of skateboarding and snowboarding; it first became widespread during the 1980's. Especially popular for snowboarders during the off-season, it is done in deserts or on sand dunes. The best sandboarding locations are usually located in or near deserts or beaches. However, there are other areas, like Monte Kaolino in Germany where the yearly sandboarding world championships are held, that are not near deserts or water.

Most sand boarders search for their own locations to board, since the sport is not yet popular enough to have well-known sand boarding locations across the globe. Experienced riders look for long, steep hills in beautiful surroundings. Although sandboarding is possible on every continent, Africa and Australia are perennial favorites for those who are willing to travel for the best sand.

Sandboarding makes use of a specially polished board to slide on the dunes. Although it can be ridden head-first, like a boogie board, most riders choose to stand on the board with a stance similar to that of surfers. The board may or may not have bindings, though those without bindings are considered more dangerous than those that provide some means to keep your feet on the board.

The sandboard is made of a very hard composite or laminated material, like Formica. After a while, the surface will begin to be sanded down due to constant contact with rough sands. The board bottom is waxed with a special sandboard wax so that it glides smoothly along the sand. Boards range in length from about the size of a longboard skateboard to the size of a snowboard, depending on the boarder's style. Wearing the right eye protection is very important for those in the sand, to protect their eyes from both UV rays and flying sand particles.

Tricks can be done with a sandboard, just like with a snowboard or skateboard. Josh Tenge is a professional sandboarder who holds the world record for longest distance back flip, at 44 feet and 10 inches. He is a four-time world sand boarding champion with multiple world records. Still, many involved in the sport will affirm that performing tricks on sand is much more difficult than tricks on skateboards or snowboards.

Kite sandboarding is the latest incarnation of this sport, utilizing a kite to travel along the sand at up to 40 miles per hour. The world record for sandboard speed is 51 miles per hour, though unofficial speeds of 60 miles per hour are reportedly possible.

Although sandboarding has grown exponentially as a sport over the last deade, it remains less popular than snowboarding, in part because of the difficulty of building a ski lift on a sand dune, so boarders must walk or use a dune buggy to get back to the top after every run. However, one benefit of sand boarding is that it is usually possible year-round, whereas snowboarding is only possible on snow-covered slopes. There are said to be about 14,000 sand boarders in the U.S. alone, with six major events annually sanctioned by the U.S. National Sandboard League.

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Ever Spotted Wild Life On Dune Drives In Dubai?

The deserts of Dubai seem beautiful yet empty in the bright sunshine, especially when you're out there performing your favourite desert safari activities like dune buggy safari or quad bike safari in Dubai. In spite of visiting the golden sands a number of times you might have never spotted any sandy creatures including birds or reptiles out there. Well the reason for this being so isn't that you aren't keen on spotting wildlife in the desert.

Many animals in the desert are nocturnal. You can easily guess why… Living in the desert is not easy- not for humans, not even for animals. Thus most of the wildlife in Dubai can only be spotted in the dark at night. Even if you do spot some animals in the day light, chances are they do have the capability of withstanding extreme heat. But reptiles like the sand skink and the sand boa are one of those who can't. Even if they move out in the hot sunshine, their swiftness helps them escape heat. They also burrow the sand quickly and remain a few feet beneath the hot surface for protection.

Other animals do what is commonly understood as ‘hibernate' only during the summer season. They lay underground or in spaces that are very cool for months together! But on the account of birds, surviving underground isn't part of their skill. Therefore, whenever desert birds find temperatures unbearable, they just migrate. Some desert adapted species of birds are the cream coloured courser, black crowned finch lark, the desert eagle and the little owl. During spring or autumn months a wide variety of birds from Asia flock to the deserts in Dubai.

Therefore if you're looking to spot wild life on your desert dune drive in Dubai, join One World Travels. This Dubai travel service will be able to update or inform you on everything you need to know before your next Dubai desert safari tour.

About the Author

Gary Cairns is a travel consultant with one of UAE's best travel company named "One World". Join Gary as he shares the experience of a Camel ride in Dubai, the varied desert safaris throughout the day, the Dune buggy safari in Dubai and many more.

Where can I buy a fiberglass dune buggy body for my beetle?

I have an older beetle and I wanted to know where i could buy a buggy body for it. I looked all over the internet and have yet to find a site that had the dune buggy body. I would prefer it to be affordable of course.Thanks

I think you will be looking at upward of $1500 for the bottom odf the range basic kit. Here are a few sites that will give you some idea of bodies and prices.

http://www.funbodies.com/FUNBODIES/Dune_Buggy_Kits.html

http://www.banditbuggy.com/home.htm

http://www.berrienbuggy.com/id89.htm
http://www.berrienbuggy.com/id67.htm
http://www.berrienbuggy.com/id91.htm

http://www.eastcoastbuggies.co.uk/index.php?id=8

Have you considered buying a second hand dune buggy. It may be a more economical solution. Look at this site

http://bitsnbuggys.com/

Also look for second hand bodies.

Siuslaw Forest may close some dune trails
A citizens committee is working on designating off-highway vehicle routes through the Siuslaw National Forest’s dunes, a project that could mean fewer trails.

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