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Duck Diving

Techniques for successfully submerging your board and passing through waves to reach the lineup. Focuses on timing and using leverage.

Paddling Out at a Beach Break – Part 2 Top 3 Duck Dive Tips

November 12, 2025 by admin
Tutorial image for Paddling Out at a Beach Break - Part 2 Top 3 Duck Dive Tips by Rob Case (Surfing Paddling XSWIM)

Master three essential duck dive secrets, including maintaining space between you and the board, proper timing, and using your foot for maximum leverage to get under the wave.

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How to Do A Midlength Duckdive (The Lower Body Technique

November 12, 2025 by admin
Tutorial image for How to Do A Midlength Duckdive by Conatus Surf Club

Master the mid-length duck dive by focusing on lower body engagement. Learn how to use your foot and knee on the tail to sink the board and maintain control underwater.

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Surf Tutorial – How To Duck Dive (Technique, Timing & Board Size)

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 by admin
Tutorial image for Surf Tutorial - How To Duck Dive by Deepbluecoast

Master duck diving by learning proper push-down technique, foot placement for scooping, and timing. Understand how board volume and speed affect sinking larger surfboards.

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How To Surf The Perfect Duck Dive (Essential Beginner Skill)

November 12, 2025 by admin
Tutorial image for How To Surf The Perfect Duck Dive by How to Rip

Learn the step-by-step technique for executing a perfect duck dive, covering hand placement, sinking the board, using your back foot for leverage, and re-emerging efficiently.

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Surf Insight : The Duck Dive ..Extended Version

November 8, 2025 by admin
Surf Insight The Duck Dive Extended Version surfboard mechanics

The duck dive is a complex skill. Learn essential physics, proper head positioning, and driving techniques to maintain depth and confidence on both shortboards and longboards.

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Duckdive Big Waves In Deep Water Vs Shallow Water Technique!

November 8, 2025 by admin
DUCKDIVE BIG WAVES IN DEEP WATER VS SHALLOW WATER TECHNIQUE by Nathan Florence

Learn the key differences for duck diving in deep water (double scoop) versus bailing (starfish method) in shallow, big wave situations.

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How to Duck Dive A Surfboard Properly

November 8, 2025 by admin
How to Duck Dive A Surfboard Properly in three steps by Hydro Mind

Master the perfect duck dive in three efficient steps: Sinker, Scissor, and Missile. Learn how to use flexibility and strength to get under waves quickly.

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How To Duck Dive: Surf Tutorial

November 8, 2025 by admin
How To Duck Dive Surf Tutorial by Holly Beck

Master the perfect duck dive by combining speed, correct timing, and a powerful leg push. Learn the essential technique and the special “tilt method” for bigger boards.

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Duck Dive Vs Bailing Board explained How, When and Where

November 1, 2025 by admin
DUCK DIVE VS BAILING BOARD EXPLAINED HOW, WHEN, WHERE tutorial by Nathan Florence

Nathan Florence explains the risks and rewards of duck diving vs. bailing your board, covering techniques for big whitewater, explosive slab sections, and the safety rules to keep your board and body intact.

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A Comprehensive Duck Dive Tutorial For Every Surfer

November 1, 2025 by admin
A Comprehensive Duck Dive Tutorial For Every Surfer by How to Rip

This comprehensive tutorial details the duck dive as the most efficient way to get out past the waves, breaking down the essential steps to generate momentum and push the board forward and under.

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Duck Diving

  • Paddling Out at a Beach Break – Part 2 Top 3 Duck Dive Tips
  • How to Do A Midlength Duckdive (The Lower Body Technique
  • Surf Tutorial – How To Duck Dive (Technique, Timing & Board Size)
  • How To Surf The Perfect Duck Dive (Essential Beginner Skill)
  • Surf Insight : The Duck Dive ..Extended Version
  • Duckdive Big Waves In Deep Water Vs Shallow Water Technique!
  • How to Duck Dive A Surfboard Properly
  • How To Duck Dive: Surf Tutorial
  • Duck Dive Vs Bailing Board explained How, When and Where
  • A Comprehensive Duck Dive Tutorial For Every Surfer
  • How To Duck Dive Like A Pro
  • How to Duck Dive | Surfing Tutorial to Pass the Break Efficiently
  • How to Duck Dive – From Surfing Techniques Volumes 5
  • Anyone Can Duckdive With These Steps
  • Improve Your Duck Dive In 4 Simple Steps
  • How To Duck Dive Like A Pro In Two Minutes
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