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Sandboarding in Dubai
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Sandboarding or Sand Surfing as it is generally referred to is very similar to snowboarding, with the primary difference is that it's played on sand dunes instead of snow slopes dune buggy dubai. Sandboarding includes sliding across sand dunes with your feet secured to a board. Experienced people do not strap themselves to the board but this can be considered dangerous, especially for novice boarders. Up to 60mph speeds have been recorded by sandboarders from Dubai. Just like snowboarding it is best to start with the smaller dunes and progress to the more sloping ones.
Conventional snowboards can be used for sandboarding however it's best to use a board constructed from stronger materials such as laminex, for example, or formica glass composite. For a smooth ride across the sand, you'll require a waxing with a paraffin based wax.
Dubai is a well-known place to go Sandboarding because of its vast areas of desert with plenty of Sand dunes. Because the conditions are good throughout the year , you can board in Dubai at any time, whilst snowboarding is reliant on snow conditions and may not be accessible at certain dates of the year. Most of the dunes can be very crowded by tourists and locals, so it is better to choose smaller, more tranquil dunes. A few dunes are at least 200m in height, and the largest one is known as Big Red and is very sought-after, therefore it should be to avoided by novices. The ideal time to skate at the Dubai desert is in the morning before the temperature rises too much. Don't be a slave to taking plenty of breaks in the shade , and drink plenty of water so that you don't become dehydrated or suffer sun-stroke! In the afternoon, you can enjoy an excursion on a camel or exploring the dunes with a dunes buggy.
The most efficient way to get to the desert from Dubai is with a 4 wheel-drive vehicle. The journey to this desert area from Dubai usually takes about half an hour . You are able to hire your own transport or use any of the organizations that provide the vehicle and driver. It is generally recommended to choose one of the excursion companies as they know the desert better than anyone.
Sandboarding is a must-do for adrenaline addicts on their package holidays to Dubai. The ideal time to visit is late in January and into February, when the annual 'Hugo International Sandboarding Championships' are staged in the Dubai desert.
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