This time I was keen. Armed with my new nikon, mad fear of sand getting into my lens and two sandboards between 6 of us, we hiked up. It was already cooking up there and we were thankful for the umbrella brought along.
Funny that, because as soon as it was my turn to take the board down, I tryed everything in my power to slow it down. This involved clawing the sand and not straightening my legs. Looking back now, I should've tryed to let go a bit. Afterall I had already endured plenty of wipeouts in the snow and have a snowburn scar to show for it.
You may also think that zooming down steep slopes would be exciting enough, but guys always need to push the limits, dare the devil and go that little bit further. The determination for thrills found them building a ramp from sand and abondoned board. This meant they could jump higher,way faster and fall harder. I was more than content to go down on my bum, screeching all the way.
If you think sandboarding will work those muscles, factor in the hiking through dense sand to get to your launhc position. The next day will find you sore and possibly bruised. And that's why the best thing you can do is exert other muscles such as your arms and paddle baby! Yes, I went for a beautiful surf on the main Betty's Bay beach the next day. Clear water, gentle waves and stronger legs.
Read:Another article on sandboarding in Getaway.co.za http://blog.getaway.co.za/travel-ideas/sandboarding-bettys-bay-western-cape/