getting off the board

[jackscolon]

Is there a nice way to get off the board when you're traveling on a wave (to stop before you ride it all the way to shore) other than just jumping off? Thanks.

[tree_hugger]

put your feet at the back of the board this should slow you down enough to stop. or go for the spectaular dive.
surf mello

[blueazure]

Don't do what I did the weekend and as you come to a near standstill put all your weight on the back of the board and jump off, as it has a tendency to shoot the board forwards and upwards and that can hit a thirteen year old bodyboarder with braces!!!

Admittedly it was an accident but you have to learn from your mistakes....

I am learning quickly....!

Peace Out!

[surf patrol]

Turn right off the back of the wave while lowering yourself back into a paddling position - as soon as you are off the wave you are paddling back out.

[jackscolon]

thanks guys, i'll try these methods the next time i go out

[eesalou]

What I learned was to just sit down......but it makes you look like a goof though..... :)