wcwirla:Here's what I'm doing: BC fully deflated; no mask on face or reg in mouth; fins in one hand; time the wave sets; lean sideways into a breaking wave in a kind of "sumo wrestler position"; hope for the best. As I say, I bat about .750, which is great for baseball, but not so hot for beach diving. Plus getting the washing machine treatment is fatiguing.
Any advice would be most appreciated.
Bill
Looks like good technique. Duck under the breakers. Breakers will sometimes strip off even a properly placed mask. Put the mask on after you're past the breakers or underwater. Practice - your % will increase. No one bats 1000.