In desert environments, hydration is paramount to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses.

Hiking boots provide ankle support and protection from rough terrain and potential hazards.

In the absence of a compass, desert navigators rely on celestial bodies, sundials, and wind direction to determine their orientation.

Long sleeves and pants protect the skin from sand abrasion and the sun's harmful rays.

This grip provides control and balance while sandboarding.

All of these precautions are essential for a safe sandboarding experience.

All of these techniques are used to control speed and direction while sandboarding.

This angle provides a balance between speed and control.

Car wax is not suitable for sandboarding as it is too hard and can damage the board.

All of these factors contribute to the speed of a sandboard.

Antarctica is not a common sandboarding destination due to its extreme weather conditions and lack of sand dunes.

This technique is the most effective way to stop a sandboard in a controlled manner.

Kickflip is a skateboarding trick and is not commonly performed in sandboarding.

A board bag protects the sandboard from damage during transport.

Cross-country is not a common sandboarding competition format.