A “duck dive” is a surfing technique used to navigate under an oncoming wave. This maneuver allows a surfer to avoid being pushed back towards the shore by the force of the wave. To perform a duck dive, the surfer presses the nose of the surfboard downward and uses his or her knee or foot to push the tail under the water, effectively “diving” under the wave. This technique is most effective with smaller, more maneuverable surfboards, such as shortboards. Duck diving is a critical skill for maint

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