Surfing: The Break Zone. Part 2

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Before you start…

Be sure to watch PART ONE of Videojug's guide to getting through the break zone, for some tips on the basics of approaching waves…

Step 3: The eskimo roll

On bigger waves that have more power, you won't be able to "push up" and over, or "break through"… You must roll the surfboard over and pierce through the bottom of the wave. This technique requires effort and confidence.

Start off by paddling hard directly towards a broken wave… Just before the wave hits, grab the rails along the line of the shoulders.

Roll the surfboard over and hold it tightly and as close to your chest as you can.

Try and keep the surfboard horizontal… The wave will pass over the top of the board and then you'll come to the surface out the back of the wave.

Flip the surfboard back over… Climb on as quick as you can… and continue paddling.

Step 4: The duck dive

This technique may look easy, but it's NOT always suitable for long beginner boards. Try and use a shorter board when doing it yourself.

As you approach an oncoming wave, try to have as much speed as possible. You need to develop explosive paddling speed.

About two feet before making contact with the white water, grab both rails halfway between the nose and midpoint of your board… NOTE: Timing is imperative!

Then push all your upper body weight onto your hands and arms until you feel the nose begin to go under.

Point your head down… and let your body follow… Once your body is just below the surface, bend your dominant leg and use that knee to push the tail under the water.

As the wave passes, let the buoyancy of your board lift you to the surface.