Comments on: Duckdiving 101 http://www.surfinghandbook.com Surfing Information And Resources Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:34:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: Holly http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-58036 Holly Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:39:32 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-58036 How deep is the water that we're duckdiving in? Is it neck length or something or is it really deep? Also, how deep does the water get when the waves are breaking? Is it really deep? I know that past the waves, it's really deep but what about where the waves are breaking? How deep is the water that we’re duckdiving in? Is it neck length or something or is it really deep? Also, how deep does the water get when the waves are breaking? Is it really deep? I know that past the waves, it’s really deep but what about where the waves are breaking?

]]> By: Stephen http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-47273 Stephen Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:30:06 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-47273 Regarding turteling (rolling the board upside-down, It works very well with long or short boards. But most people make the mistake of gripping the board too tight and pulling it down flat on the water surface. This just makes the rip-jolt worse. Actually you want to roll over and point the nose of the board straight into the whitewater and do not hold your body close. The dynamics of the board will allow the water to channel right through to board and the thrust to pass between your board and body. If you do it just right, you will barely feel any force on the board itself. Secondly, while you grip the board tight with your hands only, let your body completely relax. Since your body is 97% water the kinetic energy will pass right through your body; the more relaxed the better. Think Karate and don't fight it, let the force reasonate right through your body, be very limp, but grip tight with hands only. ONE WORD OF CAUTION: on big days, 8+, never be directly behind a paddler as they and thier board will come directly toward you. get and angle off to either side. Regarding turteling (rolling the board upside-down, It works very well with long or short boards. But most people make the mistake of gripping the board too tight and pulling it down flat on the water surface. This just makes the rip-jolt worse. Actually you want to roll over and point the nose of the board straight into the whitewater and do not hold your body close. The dynamics of the board will allow the water to channel right through to board and the thrust to pass between your board and body. If you do it just right, you will barely feel any force on the board itself. Secondly, while you grip the board tight with your hands only, let your body completely relax. Since your body is 97% water the kinetic energy will pass right through your body; the more relaxed the better. Think Karate and don’t fight it, let the force reasonate right through your body, be very limp, but grip tight with hands only. ONE WORD OF CAUTION: on big days, 8+, never be directly behind a paddler as they and thier board will come directly toward you. get and angle off to either side.

]]> By: Whale http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-35045 Whale Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:33:29 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-35045 I duck dive my 10'4 longboard. That said, I am 290 lbs. :) I duck dive my 10’4 longboard. That said, I am 290 lbs. :)

]]> By: Brother from OZ http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-32110 Brother from OZ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:18:26 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-32110 Look at this Website below if you want some info on how or what to do to duck dive 'BIG WAVES'; it also has 3 other links at the bottom of the website for you to check out. I think I remember reading something about 'duck diving' (or whatever you want to call it) longboards as well. http://www.surfline.com/community/whoknows/whoknows.cfm?id=1052 Generally the better you are at duck diving the more enjoyable surfing becomes. Look at this Website below if you want some info on how or what to do to duck dive
‘BIG WAVES’; it also has 3 other links at the bottom of the website for you to check out. I think I remember reading something about ‘duck diving’ (or whatever you want to call it) longboards as well.

http://www.surfline.com/community/whoknows/whoknows.cfm?id=1052

Generally the better you are at duck diving the more enjoyable surfing becomes.

]]> By: Nacho http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-30194 Nacho Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:27:18 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-30194 Hi guys, just wanted to know if you could give me some advice to be a pro surfer. I am 12 years old and I've been surfing since I was 10. Thanks XD Hi guys, just wanted to know if you could give me some advice to be a pro surfer. I am 12 years old and I’ve been surfing since I was 10.

Thanks XD

]]> By: tyler http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-19717 tyler Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:17:33 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-19717 seriously, get good at surfing and shortboard. There's no need on an typical day 3-6,7,8 ft to have a board over 7ft. In a lot of spots, there's no waves for longboards like SFOB, its just dangerous to yourself and everyone else, isn't there enough to worry about? seriously, get good at surfing and shortboard. There’s no need on an typical day 3-6,7,8 ft to have a board over 7ft. In a lot of spots, there’s no waves for longboards like SFOB, its just dangerous to yourself and everyone else, isn’t there enough to worry about?

]]> By: Aidan http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-12785 Aidan Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:05:10 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-12785 Having problems duck diving in 4 to 6 ft surf i surf a 5"11x18 3/16 x 2 3/16 and weigh 62kgs.would you reccomend in losing LxWxB or go for a shorter board Having problems duck diving in 4 to 6 ft surf i surf a 5″11×18 3/16 x 2 3/16 and weigh 62kgs.would you reccomend in losing LxWxB or go for a shorter board

]]> By: Gideon http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-6891 Gideon Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:39:56 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-6891 @Billy- It sounds like either of 2 things to me. The first is that you're forgetting to kick the tail with your back foot- as mentioned above, this stabilizes the board and propels you through the wave. Second, it sounds like you're riding a board that's way too big for you. If you're 5'6" you should be riding a 6' board tops. If the board is too big there's no way you're gonna be able to get all that foam underwater. If you're able to stand up on your 6'8" I would suggest just going for the shortboard. It's a lot easier to get out to the line-up and if you keep on trying you'll get the hang of it eventually. @Billy- It sounds like either of 2 things to me. The first is that you’re forgetting to kick the tail with your back foot- as mentioned above, this stabilizes the board and propels you through the wave. Second, it sounds like you’re riding a board that’s way too big for you. If you’re 5’6″ you should be riding a 6′ board tops. If the board is too big there’s no way you’re gonna be able to get all that foam underwater. If you’re able to stand up on your 6’8″ I would suggest just going for the shortboard. It’s a lot easier to get out to the line-up and if you keep on trying you’ll get the hang of it eventually.

]]> By: stokesy http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-6772 stokesy Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:00:27 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-6772 I agree with Anthony Gill, if you're not dealing with bigger surf, technique counts more than depth. One thing that i found really helps is to not puff yourself out when getting out, even if it is wave after wave on the head. Stay relaxed so you feel comfortable when you hold your breath. Timing is important, you've got to work that out for yourself. Also, when you push the board under with your arms and leg(on the tail) your body will rise up a little, at this point push of your tail and literally dive with your board. head first obviously, still holding the rails. Difficult to explain but if you can put your weight into the dive it helps. I agree with Anthony Gill, if you’re not dealing with bigger surf, technique counts more than depth. One thing that i found really helps is to not puff yourself out when getting out, even if it is wave after wave on the head. Stay relaxed so you feel comfortable when you hold your breath. Timing is important, you’ve got to work that out for yourself. Also, when you push the board under with your arms and leg(on the tail) your body will rise up a little, at this point push of your tail and literally dive with your board. head first obviously, still holding the rails. Difficult to explain but if you can put your weight into the dive it helps.

]]> By: vedgiee http://www.surfinghandbook.com/knowledge/duckdive/comment-page-1/#comment-5674 vedgiee Wed, 19 May 2010 15:46:28 +0000 http://surfinghandbook.com/?page_id=52#comment-5674 nice tips everyone ty nice tips everyone ty

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