some friends and i are planning on going to the dunes in the spring.we are nubees to the dune thing and would like some advice.we are either thinking pismo or glamis,and are thinking of staying for 5 days.we have a pull behind camper and a 4x4 to pull it.our quads should be up to the task ill have the new v-force700 and my 2 buddies have 660 raptors.i know we need paddle tires,do u guys have any ideas on good paddles for us?our machines are stock and we'd like a good all around tire.any thing u guys can think of that would help our journey into the unknown would be great.its a long journey(2000mi+or-) and i'd hate to forget something or find out something we need to have when we get there and cant get it.thanks for the help.

 

The Sand Skate II from Sandtires Unlimited is a good tire. If you want economy get the GBC sand shark or sand devil. Don't forget helmets and flags.

 

Ride first, buy paddles later if you need them.
Raptors ride wheelies in stock trim up Oldsmobile Hill in CA. near Glamis ( Imperial Sand Dunes )
V-force won't have any problems.

My 650P didn't in CA. or OK.

 

I agree. Ride in the sand with stock tires, if good tread, and see how you do. Sand tires make it very hard to turn, V-paddles help but still dont do as good as stock. If you want to get into some sand drags you might want some or if you ride in the sand a lot. I bought some because I ride in the sand a lot but if you are gonna break out the sand paddles 1 or 2 times a year then I wouldn't worry about it. Its up to you though.

 

If you'd like a place to stay our doors will be open to you. I know camping on the beach is extremely cold, sandy, and everybody needs showers. Motels can be expensive too. We are about 10 minutes from the beach and have a complete shop in the back and you can wash your bikes off to keep them from rusting. Id hate for you to travel 2000+ and need a part or a machine shop. Let us know, we'd be more then happy to help you travelers out.