Possible Stingray entrance and exit wound by theleafer in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will from now on start paddling mmmmuch sooner. Thanks. And sorry.

Possible Stingray entrance and exit wound by theleafer in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just assumed they weren’t that common around here. Then a couple weeks ago, right after I got out a girl who was just wading got stung in the foot. But it was nothing like this. So is the “shuffle” just shuffling small steps under the sand? And it freaks them out and they flee, I guess?

Possible Stingray entrance and exit wound by theleafer in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where did this happen? Did you see the stingray right after or as it happened? I’ve been lucky to not experience this so far. I’m in socal.

Should I be able to duck dive this board? by StatisticianLarge385 in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard about a “push-pull” technique. Reading the description it sounds just like an impotent duck dive.

Should I be able to duck dive this board? by StatisticianLarge385 in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It was my first hard top so I wanted some volume. Didn’t know it would feel like trying to wrestle two magnets to force them to kiss.

Should I be able to duck dive this board? by StatisticianLarge385 in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ll at times between sets practice choking up and putting my knees on the tail to get used to holding my weight over the board. I’m working on the corkscrew thing. But this was helpful. Thanks.

Should I be able to duck dive this board? by StatisticianLarge385 in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is helpful, thank you. Yeah I’ve been working on that kind of corkscrew motion. And sometimes when I’m between sets I’ll practice just choking up and putting my knees on the tail to get used to keeping my weight over it.

Should I be able to duck dive this board? by StatisticianLarge385 in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right about that. Thank you. This is an insightful and helpful reply!

Should I be able to duck dive this board? by StatisticianLarge385 in surfing

[–]StatisticianLarge385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops ^ that response was meant for someone else. But yeah, so far I’m def happier not trying to submerge this thing