duck dive

Method of punching through or beneath an incoming wave that is either cresting or already broken. The surfer paddles toward the wave, grips the rails as he jackknifes his body, and sinks the nose of the board by extending the arms. In one smoth motion the surfer himself then duck undewater, pushes the tail down with one foot (or knee), spears the board forward, kicks both out out, and brings the board back up near the chest while aiming for the surface. Rocking the board slightly from side to...