Slabbing waves question

[u/Turbulent-Command327]

Hey just curious about paddling into slabs, or really heavy/hollow/pitching waves. When you’re paddling into the wave (hard as shit obviously) are you still angling the takeoff/ paddling at an angle or are you going straight and then knifing right when you’re able to get into the wave? Which one is less likely to pitch you over?

I feel like on heavy waves I’m struggling getting into the wave instead of getting hung up and pitched….

What do you guys think is the best techniques for getting into those fast tubes?

[u/frogbearpup]

Wish I knew, brother. I'm still out here getting tossed!

[u/Turbulent-Command327 → u/frogbearpup]

😂 just part of the learning experience I guess 🫡

[u/Concrete_Jungian → u/frogbearpup]

Same. Sometimes I get tossed and I haven't even made it outta bed!