You'll be learning to surf on a longer board so duck diving is pretty much out of the question. (surfhow.com)
The great thing about practicing duck diving is that you can do it in any surf conditions, even if it is totally flat. (surfing-waves.com)
Indeed, it was too big for that spot so we were duck diving waves more than we would like, but we got a few fun ones in - between sets. (baliwaves.com)