labrat - 16-8-2011 at 11:36 AM
Looking at the calendar, it’s soon time to return to Sandbridge, VA. We go the first week in September (otherwise I would try to make the Cheeseball
rally) and stay at the south end. Every previous year, I show up, get in the water and leave a week later. This year I would like to try to get some
fly time in with my son also.
I’ve contacted a couple of local folks and read the previous threads. It sounds like landboarding is not popular. Winds are not at their best. Options
could be sections of the beach or Mount Trashmore dependant on the people .
At minimum, I’ll wander around with a new set of eyes and get some static practice in better winds. At best, find a good spot to board a bit.
Please weigh in on advice, options, tips, warnings, rules, or regs.
Thank You.
ragden - 16-8-2011 at 12:08 PM
Kitesurfing is probably a better bet as they are a little finicky about who rides on the beach. Depending on how far you want to drive, there are
other options. However, if all you are looking for is landboarding, then your options are a bit slim...
flyguy0101 - 16-8-2011 at 01:00 PM
Labrat,
I am from VA beach and have been eyeing down below sandbridge in the back bay area (ocean side) it look slike at low tides there maybe enough room to
ride but have not checked it out in person. I am considering going to visit the folks weekend of the 10th and 11th so when are you going to be there
and if it works out we could meet up and check it out together. I know that area used to have very few people there but that was over 20 yrs ago
since last time i was there.
Scott
labrat - 16-8-2011 at 01:21 PM
ragden: Just land stuff for now. Give me your best shot at the closest options – Top or top three. Who knows what I’ll do, it is a vacation.
Scott: The actual dates are arrive 3rd, leave 10th, I would most likely miss you. Let me know how that develops and at minimum, I’ll let you know what
I learn.
silvereaglekiter - 16-8-2011 at 02:20 PM
I have some friends with a summer place in sandbridge. They have been wanting to see what all this Kite Stuff is about. I'm down with trying to get
something together.
WELDNGOD - 16-8-2011 at 02:59 PM
get up w/me when you get here. I'll u2u ya my digits.I will take the wknd off so we can go exploring new fly spots.
silvereaglekiter - 16-8-2011 at 04:20 PM
sandbridge tides
High tides mid day early in the week, low tides mid day late in the week
labrat - 17-8-2011 at 07:46 AM
The best I can offer is to use the busy holiday weekend to look around and let you guys know what I find. I’ll be in touch. Thanks.
I’ll pack a tape measure to give you an idea what kind of hard pack there is. 
silvereaglekiter - 2-9-2011 at 08:50 AM
lab hope your place survived Irene. reports of only damage to a couple of houses. not sure of how the beach fared.
labrat - 2-9-2011 at 06:59 PM
I heard three houses one block down and one road back lost roofs.
I'm in VA now, but arrive at the beach tomorrow afternoon to see what I have to work with.
The forecast looked good last week, but has deteriorated since. Good thing it changes.