Sand Surfing is also known as Dune Surfing and Sandboarding, and is a recreational activity similar to snowboarding that takes place on sand dunes.
Popularity
Still a minority sport in the United Kingdom. Sand Surfing is fast becoming widely accepted around the world as a mainstream recreational sport, and alternitive to Snowboarding.
Location
Britain is not the top most sand Surfing location in the world, but there are a few sizable dunes to be found. The sand can be a bit cold sometimes though, so you may have to adapt other skills in order to get a good run.
Age
Age is no barrier to the fun of sand boarding, the restrictions are nerve and experience.
Ability
The secret to a good run, is a very well waxed board.
Description
Although directly related to surfing and wake boarding, sand Surfing is different in that you have more than one chance to 'work' a dune, as it's less of a once-in-a-lifetime-wave experience. Sand also provides a much nicer surface to fall on than snow, so it's an ideal environment to learn your boarding skills - as long as you've waxed your board properly!
Dedication
To find the best conditions for sand Surfinging, the dedicated boarder will need to seek out the worlds, remote hot, dry, sandy areas. This trouble will be rewarded with a breath taking and exhilarating experience, or an unforgettable holiday activity.
The worlds best dunes can be several miles long and equal anything offered on snow, only warmer.
Potential
When sand Surfing in the UK, advice should be sought from a local club, as to where is suitable to surf, as due to the limited number of suitable dunes there is the risk of causing un-repairable erosion damage or interfering with nesting birds.
Closely
Related Activities
Snow Boarding 571, Sandboarding 509, Wake Boarding 630, Sand Tobogganing 880.
Cost
Travelling costs are by far the greatest expense for the sand Surfer, as the best areas are often remote and difficult to access.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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