Duck diving a higher volume board can be an exercise in futility, the whitewater pummeling one into forced humility. Many great longboarders are so adept at paddling that they never seem to be caught in the wrong places. But sooner or later, you’re going to have to pay the price of admission. That’s why this little hint from iSURFTRIBE might be invaluable if you’re riding a bigger board. This subtle side scoop is a little-known technique that could lessen your chances of taking a beating trying to get out. Or not, but it definitely won’t hurt your chances in the long run.
For more big-board instruction, check out Kassia Meador’s Definitive Guide to Longboarding.
