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What is the main advantage of prone paddling in terms of stability?
What is the main advantage of prone paddling in terms of stability?
- Higher center of gravity on the board
- Leg action is not required during paddling
- Low center of gravity on the board (correct)
- One arm is always in the recovery phase
During prone paddling, which arm is in the 'stroke phase'?
During prone paddling, which arm is in the 'stroke phase'?
- The arm that is reaching forward
- The arm that is lifting the elbow out of the water
- The arm that is pulling back along the side of the board (correct)
- The arm that is swinging the hand forward
What should your elbow do during the recovery phase of prone paddling?
What should your elbow do during the recovery phase of prone paddling?
- Stay bent
- Swing from side to side
- Lift high (correct)
- Remain low to maintain balance
Why is leg action important during prone paddling?
Why is leg action important during prone paddling?
Which statement best describes the arm movement during prone paddling?
Which statement best describes the arm movement during prone paddling?
What is the recommended technique for holding the rescue board when entering moving water?
What is the recommended technique for holding the rescue board when entering moving water?
In what position should you be when lying down on the surfboard?
In what position should you be when lying down on the surfboard?
What should you do if there is a longshore current or strong wind while entering moving water with a board?
What should you do if there is a longshore current or strong wind while entering moving water with a board?
What is the correct way to approach a board in moving water according to the text?
What is the correct way to approach a board in moving water according to the text?
When using a rescue tube for floatation, what is the correct position to keep your body in?
When using a rescue tube for floatation, what is the correct position to keep your body in?
What is the purpose of sliding your legs onto the deck of the surfboard?
What is the purpose of sliding your legs onto the deck of the surfboard?
How does individual body composition affect personal buoyancy when floating?
How does individual body composition affect personal buoyancy when floating?
Which action helps conserve energy while floating on your back?
Which action helps conserve energy while floating on your back?
What is the primary impact of wearing a wetsuit on buoyancy?
What is the primary impact of wearing a wetsuit on buoyancy?
Why is it important to keep your body fully extended while floating?
Why is it important to keep your body fully extended while floating?
What is the primary purpose of treading water?
What is the primary purpose of treading water?
How can you tread water effectively according to the provided text?
How can you tread water effectively according to the provided text?
Why is it important to review surf conditions before entering the water?
Why is it important to review surf conditions before entering the water?
What is the significance of landmarking as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of landmarking as mentioned in the text?
Which technique is NOT mentioned in the text for effective rescue missions?
Which technique is NOT mentioned in the text for effective rescue missions?
What is the significance of the nose of the board when paddling according to the text?
What is the significance of the nose of the board when paddling according to the text?
In surfboard trimming, what does it mean if water is constantly streaming over the nose of the board?
In surfboard trimming, what does it mean if water is constantly streaming over the nose of the board?
What should be done to maintain the board's 'trim' when paddling according to the text?
What should be done to maintain the board's 'trim' when paddling according to the text?
What is the correct technique for pushing the surfboard forward and putting weight on your arms?
What is the correct technique for pushing the surfboard forward and putting weight on your arms?
Why is it important to adjust your trim depending on whether you are paddling towards or away from the shore?
Why is it important to adjust your trim depending on whether you are paddling towards or away from the shore?
What is the key benefit of keeping your chest off the board while paddling?
What is the key benefit of keeping your chest off the board while paddling?
Which body part should you focus on using to gain extra strength during the stroke phase of paddling?
Which body part should you focus on using to gain extra strength during the stroke phase of paddling?
What is the key advice for maintaining balance while paddling on your knees?
What is the key advice for maintaining balance while paddling on your knees?
Which phase of paddling involves reaching forward with both arms to take a stroke?
Which phase of paddling involves reaching forward with both arms to take a stroke?
How does using your torso during the stroke phase contribute to paddling efficiency?
How does using your torso during the stroke phase contribute to paddling efficiency?
What should you do to stabilise yourself while paddling on a surfboard?
What should you do to stabilise yourself while paddling on a surfboard?
When should you position yourself on the tail section of the board?
When should you position yourself on the tail section of the board?
What action should you take if the wave pushes you in front of the white water?
What action should you take if the wave pushes you in front of the white water?
Which technique should be used if you are kneeling on the surfboard?
Which technique should be used if you are kneeling on the surfboard?
How does angling the nose upwards by positioning yourself on the tail section help in surfing?
How does angling the nose upwards by positioning yourself on the tail section help in surfing?
What does trimming the board refer to in surfing?
What does trimming the board refer to in surfing?
In what situation should you move forward to trim the board?
In what situation should you move forward to trim the board?
Why is it important to check conditions ahead while surfing?
Why is it important to check conditions ahead while surfing?
'Paddling with a victim on a board' is a part of which module?
'Paddling with a victim on a board' is a part of which module?
'Prone position' is commonly associated with which surfing technique?
'Prone position' is commonly associated with which surfing technique?
