Technology Lends a Hand

Today "Sandboard Magazine"on line is the center for international and local sandboarding. It was at this point that the world, and the media, gained access to sandboarding. Through the availability surge of the INTERNET sandboarders came together for the first time from around the globe. Response came from all parts of Australia, New Zealand, Namibia, Egypt, Arabia, France, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Holland, Belgium, England, Japan, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Canada and most every state of the US. "We found that there were several thousand sandboarders out there who were making boards and carving dunes completely unknown to each other thinking they were the only ones doing this crazy sandboard thing! They inspire us, and we build our magazine for them." Recognizing the impact the media quickly pursued. Soon, sandboarding was popping up in major publications, television commercials, boards and accessories were advertised, web sites multiplied and events leaped to life. It seemed the world was now ready for sandboarding!

For the fourth consecutive year the World Sandboard Championships were held at Monte Kaolino, Germany, (attendance 50,000) the "Sand Master Jam" at Dumont Dunes, California showcases the finest in international sandboarding, South American associations schedule dozens of competitions for the coming season and resorts are offering sandboarding to their patrons. The easy crossover makes sandboarding appealing to boarders of all types. If you are boarding now you'll have little trouble adapting and sand is very forgiving. South Africa boasts a sand surfing school where many are taught the skills to sandboard, considered the best prelude to snow boarding. Interest is further fueled by performances of international competitors, such as Peru's Marco Malaga Mullerl. The appeal of the extreme continues to grab the attention of an action hungry world and this "latest" board sport, sandboarding, has found itself on an international center stage. Yes, by all indications it appears sandboarding has finally come of age.

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