I have a dilema. We are going to Oregon dunes in a couple of weeks. But, we will be stopping at other places along the way, where paddles aren't appropriate. And, I don't want to carry two sets of tire for four different bikes on an open trailer.

So, my question is can I get by without paddles??? I have seen pictures, and the dunes don't look that huge (at least not like Dumont or Glamis), so can I get by running Holeshot tires???

 

Yes you can get by with out them, at least on bigger bore quads. If you have any kids quads bring the tires.You <U>will</U> wish you brought them all if you come with out them.

 

Never been there, but i dont think you need paddles. i watched the movie Quicksand III (lots of **** [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]) and they have a lot of clips of oregon dunes and the sand doesnt look too soft. but i agree with fishlab, if you are bringing small bore quads you may want to bring them. Good Luck and Have Fun!

 

Paddles help quite a bit, but it mostly depends on the weather. The sand can get pretty soft in the summer when it's more dry, so I would recommend it for the full enjoyment. I was just there last weekend and the sand was pretty soft, our warrior (with paddles) would get stuck if parked on an incline if you didn't gun it pretty hard to get going. Theres alot of pretty steep hills out there that you won't make without paddles, and it might make it a hastle getting around. You can't come to the Oregon dunes and not climb the huge dunes [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] I'd say bring them along forsure.

 

I still have my stock tires sitting around, so maybe I will run them instead of the Holeshots??? The stockers can be aired down better than the Holeshots, which have a fairly stiff case.

From the picutures, what actually looks most fun to me is the sand trails. If I want to shoot huge hills and big bowls, I can do that anytime here at home. Some sand "trail riding" would be a nice break!

 

I would think the holeshots would do better than than most stockers because of the tread design. But I can also vouch that softer tires fair better than stiff ones.

The ones I run were designed for light mud. They work surprisingly good in sand.

 

Bring your paddles! A lot of the sand trails drop into low areas with soft sand and no way out but up. You will have a much better time with your paddles.
Again I will say, bring your paddles! You won't regret it.

 

Yep what he said..........

If ya can find the room bring your paddles, some of the sand trails CAN BE very challenging........Good luck and have fun!!!!!!!

 

We've ridden the Oregon dunes with and without paddles. We have ridden Winchester, Coos Bay, Florence, and Sandlake without paddle tires and didn't get stuck too much, at least with the blaster, and the 90. Definitely put the softer stockers on and air down - I think I was at 1.5 lbs.

Personally, I think it's better with paddles, you can get most anywhere then. If you can possibly make room and secure the tires, I'd say bring the paddle tires.

Most of all, have fun! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

In my opinion It depends. You should have no problem with up to a 300 + cc bike with deflated tires but for your kids if they are going to attempt hills you may want to consider this. Unless they just putt around of course.

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