There are many reasons for learning how to duck the nose for big boards. 

One of the main reasons is not to be pushed back from waves breaking on you, while paddling back

out.

?What kind of boards can we duck dive with

Longboard, softy, funboards, all kind of boards with a lot of volume.

Because there is distribution of volume on the boards, it can be hard for us to paddle out when

in higher waves or when we get pounded by big sets, and we get pushed bake to shore.

?How to do the technique

The key for all paddling out is your fast

and efficient strokes before the breaking

of the wave.

Before wave breaks, you should push

yourself up while pressing you'r rails down.

Check out the duck the nose vid on my instagram and our youtube channel.

Another key is to know your sweet spot of your board, if you are not sure what is the definition

of sweet spot, soon our sequence on 'SWEET SPOT' will be translated in english.

By the way, this is a good exercise to get stronger and develop more power, strength,

and resistance while paddling.

….If you are a beginner and still in white water

Perfect!!! This post is even better for you!

Before moving to level 2, this is your chance to get into shape! how come??

Easy, think about the big huge days, when it is beyond our reach and not for us (yet), you can paddle

in the white water! Yeah you heard me, paddle in front the white water and get stronger.

Development of power while paddling, pushing your self up, and timing your push and press, will

make you stronger and get ready for the next level. Then it will be easier for you to do it.

It is even harder to do the duck the nose in white water then it is in green waves,

because of the amount of white water that breaks on big days.

BUT!! Be careful for rip currents, and i would suggest to avoid open beaches in huge days,

and find your self closed beaches.

Never ever be near breakwater! always try to find out where is the safest place for you.

Not sure, ask the local surfers, lifeguards, surf instructors or even take a safety lesson,

and learn to know your home break.

By the way, knowing how to duck the nose,

is the first phase of the full Duck dive

So go get stronger,

yours coconat