Why Is Duck Diving So Hard

Duck diving a wave that has already broken in front of you means you are trying to go under and passed a white-water wave. These waves are sometimes hard to get through, because the energy is going forward, towards you. Also, the white water extends beneath the surface.

How deep do you need to duck dive?

For the average person, I would say trying to duck dive anything over 6 to 8 feet is going to be more dangerous than beneficial.” Because bailing your board comes with its risks, Ricky tries to duck dive whenever he possibly can.

Is duck diving easy?

Duck diving is one of our hardest skills to learn correctly, and part of getting the duck dive is correct is understanding the mechanics of a wave. Waves are not just moving towards the beach, but rolling and spinning around under the surface of the water.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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