How to prevent going over the falls - nose diving

We've all done it many times over! here's a few tips:-

1. you might be too far forward on the board, move 1 inch at a time further back to a more central position, note the front of the board shouldn't be pointing up!
2. if you're paddling with your legs up, just before you go lower your legs.
3. timing, try to catch the wave as early as possible. paddle hard todo this.
4. keep a check by looking back on where the wave is - timing has to be near perfect.
5. if you feel yourself nose diving move slightly back on the board to recover it.