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Duckdive

Postby bazza87 » Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:19 am

Im not too bad at duckdiving and i use my foot, but i was just wondering if you need to have one leg in the air or if it just makes it easier or something?
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Re: Duckdive

Postby surf patrol » Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:22 am

It helps with balance to extend your back leg. You don't have to do it :-D
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Re: Duckdive

Postby billie_morini » Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:20 am

A duck walks into the bar and says, "Hey, Bartender! Put it on my bill."

Disclaimer: The free-association and unabashed disassociation of the offered comment was triggered by the subject title, "Duckdive," as perceived by one who is suffering from fever.
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Re: Duckdive

Postby Rickyroughneck » Wed Oct 26, 2011 5:33 pm

billie_morini wrote:as perceived by one who is suffering from fever.

...sorry to hear that.


I find I chuck my leg in the air automatically to give my other leg more push down on the board.
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Re: Duckdive

Postby noahhh » Wed Oct 26, 2011 6:01 pm

yeah same here, feels more dynamic and almost comes naturally and ducks do it too :D
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Re: Duckdive

Postby surf doc » Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:12 pm

Although I can't articulate why, it seems to give me more leverage with my other foot to sink the tail. Might have to do with changing the angle of your hips so that you're more verticle.
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Re: Duckdive

Postby drowningbitbybit » Thu Nov 03, 2011 12:49 am

Yeah, definitely - keep as much of you out of the water for as long as you can!
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Re: Duckdive

Postby IB_Surfer » Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:09 pm

what size board?
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