Extending Tube Time

Pulling into a tube is one of the greatest aspects of bodyboarding. Getting the most out of riding deep inside the barrel come only with years of experience. Still, here are a few points that can help extend your tube time.

Every tube has a different lip arc which varies with speed. The falling lip holds the majority of lip power and should be avoided whenever possible.

Once you take off on a wave and slide into position with the lip curtain overhead, always stay focused on where and what the wave is doing up ahead.

Next you should concentrate on your speed. You need just enough momentum so that you are in control. If the barrel is steep and fast, arching your back and moving your body forwards towards the nose will increase your speed. On the other hand, if you need to reduce momentum, drag your legs or pull up on the nose, creating a gradual stall.

As the lip hits, a whitewater explosion know as the shockwave creates turbulence that should be avoided because of its unpredictability.

The thicker the lip, the bigger the shockwave. Waves tend to get sucked up the face. Some riders use shockwave to generate more speed by riding close to the lip explosion to make deep barrels.

To get deeper than you have ever dreamed possible and still make it out, you need to have deep concentration and feel comfortable about your surroundings.

Experience and plenty of practises is that makes a good tube rider. Although tube don't last all that long, the joy you get from an extremely deep tube ride can last forever.