Rental
Sandboard Rentals
Looking for a one-of-a-kind Outer Banks adventure? Experience sandboarding at Jockey’s Ridge State Park—home to the tallest natural sand dunes on the East Coast
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Starting At
$25
Best For
Kids, Adults, All Ages, Sand Lovers
Availability
On-Site
Available At
Starting At
$25
1-4 Hours
Without Bindings
$25
Full Day
Without Bindings
$40
1-4 Hours
With Bindings
$35
Full Day
With Bindings
$60
NC Sales Tax (6.75%) on all rentals where the customer receives a product (not just a service)
Sandboard Rentals at Jockey’s Ridge State Park
What’s Included
Each Sandboard Rental comes with:
- One high-quality sandboard (without bindings)
- One block of special sandboard wax
- A quick demonstration from our friendly crew on how to ride and wax your board
No experience needed, just bring your sense of adventure and be ready to get sandy!
Sandboards
How to Rent
Stop by either of these Kitty Hawk Kites locations:
Jockey’s Ridge State Park Hang Gliding School – Inside the park, right where the dunes meet the sky
Kitty Hawk Surf Co. – Nags Head – Located just across from Jockey’s Ridge
Our crew will get you set up and ready to slide down the dunes in no time!
FAQs
What to know before you book
This helps the page answer the practical questions without turning the main body into a wall of policy text.
Is it like snowboarding? +
It’s more like sledding on sand. Your feet aren’t strapped to the board since there are no bindings, so you can stand or sit. You can’t carve turns, spray sand, or alternate from heel side to toe side. It is a straight shot, like a sled ride.
Do they go fast? +
It’s not as fast as snow sledding or snowboarding. The steeper the hill the faster you go. The wax that’s provided helps reduce the friction on the sand. Not all of the hills are big enough or steep enough for the sandboard to work. If it doesn’t work, or there is not enough speed, seek a higher or steeper portion of the dune.
Should I bring my own wax? +
No need. A special wax is provided. Standard surfboard wax will not work and actually will make the board sticky…defeating the purpose of making the bottom of the board slick
Can you go in the rain? +
The boards stick to wet sand, so make sure the sand is dry. Sometimes it may take a day or two after a hard rain for the sand to create ideal dry conditions for the sandboarding.
What should I wear? +
Dress for the weather and be prepared to get sandy…VERY sandy.
Do I need a permit? +
No permit is needed.
Can I rent a sandboard with straps? +
Kitty Hawk Kites rents both strapless sandboards or “sleds” and boards with straps/bindings. Boards with straps are an additional cost.
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We really do try to be as flexible as possible to create an enjoyable experience for your rental with us, but we do recommend reviewing our policies.