How to Prevent Salt Water From Draining Out Your Nose in Class

"Since the nose drain can be embarrassing and a little gross, it's best to sit upright and try not to bend over to pick up your backpack. If I feel water in there, I'll use my foot to lift my bag up to waist level." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team Rider

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper Towels
• Paper Towels
• Noseplugs
• Paper towels

1. Stay out of the water (though you're not likely to follow this step).

2. Wear a nose plug.

3. Clear your sinuses while you're out in the water. That means blow your nose.

4. Force the salt water out of your nose when you get out of the water by bending over at the waist and putting your head between your knees. Bring your chin to your chest, then tilt your head back.

5. Prevent salt water that is trapped in your sinuses from draining out by remaining upright at all times after you get out of the water.

Tips & Warnings

• "While your mom might not like it when your nose drips salt water, it is one of those things that happen. Your best bet is to clear out your head after your last wave in, while you're still in the water. That way you avoid any public nose drainage." - Timmy Reyes, O'Neill Surf Team Rider
• Surfing is a physically demanding sport that could result in serious injury. We recommend that you seek the proper equipment and training before undertaking this activity.

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