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A new love for sand
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Posted by: Shift_400EX

today was the first day i rode in sand pretty much. there are these wicked sand pits which are almost like small dunes. Sand riding has got to be one of the funnest ways of riding. I was hitting this natural table top and holy hell the landings were sooo smooth. i cant wait until next weekend ill be sure to bring my camera

Posted by: TheFontMaster

Welcome to the world of sand

Sand is definatly the most fun stuff you can ride in. I got some small sand pits where I ride, after riding them, I can't wait to get to some dunes.

Posted by: kwatts400

Sand riding is great. I used to ride at some sand pits in Jersey until the state really started to crack down on riding. Then I got to ride at Silver Lake, and all I can say is wow! I'm going back in about 2 weeks and I can't wait.

Posted by: Eddiesanders250

sands the best we always ride in florence.

Posted by: Rico400

if u start riding in the sand alot be sure to get some paddle tires, it makes a world of a difference from regular tires to paddles

Posted by: shellz4sand

Once you discover the sand it will be your favorite.I drive 3 1/2 hours to ride at Sand Mountain once a month.

Posted by: Shift_400EX

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Originally posted by Rico400
if u start riding in the sand alot be sure to get some paddle tires, it makes a world of a difference from regular tires to paddles

i would but i have to ride 10 miles on gravel and then a little on pavement to get there so they would be toast by the time i get there

Posted by: Jackie

COOL! next place…. GLAMIS, Cal. after riding there you will never feel the same riding in little pits (silver lake).

Just remember to not let that false sense of security (soft and cushy sand) get the best of you. It can hurt.
ride safe
play safe

Posted by: zephead400ex

It's called Sand Addiction...there's nothing you can do about it...

Like was previous posted, get yourself a set of paddles (only for sand) and you'll gain a new apprection for the gritty!

Posted by: spud400ex

quote:
Originally posted by zephead400ex
It's called Sand Addiction...there's nothing you can do about it...

so true, i spent the weekend in the hospital after wipin out hydroplaning but im ready to head back for some more sand

Posted by: shellz4sand

quote:
Originally posted by spud400ex
so true, i spent the weekend in the hospital after wipin out hydroplaning but im ready to head back for some more sand

How sad

The sand will make you feel better!!!!

Posted by: spud400ex

quote:
Originally posted by shellz4sand
How sad The sand will make you feel better!!!!

its gonna take alot more than that to keep me away from the sand.

and another thing to remember is that sand makes for softer landings when crashing.

Posted by: roostin_dale

sand riding is the best besides MX..

I ride out at The little Sahara alot....about a 16 hour drive is the only bad part...

Posted by: kwatts400

quote:
Originally posted by roostin_dale
sand riding is the best besides MX..

I ride out at The little Sahara alot....about a 16 hour drive is the only bad part...

Thats about how long it takes for me to get to Silver lake, I'll be heading out there next Wed. night!

Posted by: shellz4sand

I travel all over to ride the dunes, nothing better than sand.Well besides beating the boys to the top

I am planning 3 long trips this year.Thank god for my home away from home my 5th wheel toyhauler!!

Posted by: Jackie

quote:
Originally posted by kwatts400
Thats about how long it takes for me to get to Silver lake, I'll be heading out there next Wed. night!

We were there this last friday and the dunes have improved from last year and even this years early spring. With all the wind, there are nice big razors on top of all the directional dunes with a sorta flat rounded back side, great for landing when flying over them. The big puddles where everyone used to drag are just about gone, so let the drag raceing begin. Had a blast. How long are you going to be there? It is raining now so they should be smoothed out for ya.
ride safe
play safe

Posted by: kwatts400

quote:
Originally posted by Jackie
We were there this last friday and the dunes have improved from last year and even this years early spring. With all the wind, there are nice big razors on top of all the directional dunes with a sorta flat rounded back side, great for landing when flying over them. The big puddles where everyone used to drag are just about gone, so let the drag raceing begin. Had a blast. How long are you going to be there? It is raining now so they should be smoothed out for ya.
ride safe
play safe

We are leaving this Wednesday night and should be there Thursday around noon. We will be there until Sunday afternoon. Are you going this weekend?

Posted by: Jackie

I wish I were. I am having major knee problems. I fell last Dec. in my garage tripped over the darn dog. It didn’t bother me then, went to glamis, have rode 4 times at silver since then and now this last Monday there is so much water under the knee cap I need crutches to walk. I am out of riding until Aug. I am soooo sad. I can’t get the doctors to move fast enough. Go for this test, try physical therapy.
I told them it needs to be cleaned up with the scope, skip the costly test and stuff just fix it now. I don’t want to be grounded I will become a drunk.

Have fun and play safe.

Posted by: kwatts400

Just got back and had a great time!

Posted by: Shift_400EX

here are some pictures of the sand pits i ride in

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Posted by: Shift_400EX

rooooooooost

Posted by: Shift_400EX

lil wheelie

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