How to come up over the waves on a surfboard

Surfing: Hang Ten

The ocean is a force of nature that refuses any effort to tame it. To throw one's self on the mercy of this beast is a courageous act. With the help of this trick guide, you can learn to harness that power and push your water-borne adventures to new heights. See how to come up over the waves on a surfboard.

Trick: Up Over Waves
Difficulty: Easy

1. Getting to the waves is easy, if you know what you're doing.
2. If you're walking out, the way to do it is to meet the waves head on, have your surfboard to the side,
3. As the wave approaches, lift your board up.
4. Over and into the wave.
5. As you do, extend your elbows and lift your arms up so that you go up over the waves.
6. This will keep your head up and avoid the waves from splashing into your face.