{"id":12276,"date":"2022-09-15T00:17:10","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T00:17:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificsurf.com\/?p=12276"},"modified":"2023-07-31T02:14:42","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T02:14:42","slug":"safety-equipment-for-surfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificsurf.com\/safety-equipment-for-surfers\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Equipment for Surfers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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If you want to be a surfer<\/a>, you\u2019re going to have to accept that surfing isn\u2019t always safe. That\u2019s the sacrifice we make for the ultimate adrenaline rush. Accidents do happen, and they can\u2019t always be avoided. That doesn\u2019t mean that we can\u2019t take precautions. If we\u2019re careful, we can avoid most hazards. But we have to be smart, and we have to go prepared. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have good safety gear on hand.<\/p>

Many surfers<\/a> take unnecessary risks. They\u2019re the clowns that laughed at kids when they were young for wearing bike helmets and kneepads. They\u2019re also the ones that get hurt. They\u2019ll act tough, injure themselves, then shrug it off and laugh some more. Don\u2019t get caught in the trap of peer pressure and hazing. Real professionals know. They don\u2019t skimp. They buy the things they need to stay safe, and they don\u2019t care what anyone says. They just paddle on by.<\/span><\/p>

The truth is that safety is more important than showing off or fitting in, and when you really get down to the nitty-gritty, the clowns are the ones missing out. There are some awesome items available on the market. They function well. They look cool, and they save lives.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Protect your noggin. It might seem like common sense. Our brains are the most precious thing we have. But while we might be smart enough to design helmets, we\u2019re not smart enough to wear them. It\u2019s true, you won\u2019t find a lot of head gear out on the water, or even among professionals, but that\u2019s not because helmets aren\u2019t necessary. It\u2019s because science is barely starting to understand just how fragile our minds are, and a lot of people simply do not care.<\/p>

In recent years, the world of sports has been silently rocked by a revelation: athletes are accumulating bumps to the head, and it is killing them. Many are also experiencing cognitive issues, mental illness, and any number of other symptoms, most of which aren\u2019t well documented. This has always been the case, but we haven\u2019t had the technology to track it until now.<\/span><\/p>

Big wave surfers are especially vulnerable to this condition, known as <\/span>Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy<\/a> (CTE), but common, everyday surfers<\/a> can still face trauma. We forget that there\u2019s more than sand on the ocean floor. There\u2019s reefs, rocks, and debris. The most popular surfing beaches<\/a> in San Diego are notorious for their dangerous underwater conditions, and even water itself is known to cause head trauma.<\/span><\/p>

The problem is that the community doesn\u2019t seem to want to address this. Even professional surfers<\/a> don\u2019t often wear helmets until they end up in hospital beds or wheelchairs.<\/span><\/p>

Again, ignore the peer pressure. Be smart and protect yourself. More than likely the guys laughing at you for wearing a helmet have a few more bumps on their noggin than they\u2019re aware of.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Another commonly overlooked problem in the surfing world is surfer\u2019s ear<\/a>, also known as exostosis. What happens is over time cold wind and water cause abnormal bone growths, constricting the ear canal. This can lead to hearing loss and ear infections. It can also make it harder for the ear to drain, trapping debris and water inside. Most people notice it when they have trouble with drainage.<\/p>

Just like with helmets, surfers tend to ignore earplugs, opting instead to shrug it off and keep going. This can be highly dangerous, especially when there\u2019s an infection present, and surfer\u2019s ear is pretty common. A 1999 study<\/a> showed that out of more than 300 surfers the prevalence of exostosis was well over 75%.<\/p>

If you want to save yourself the trouble of antibiotics and potential surgery, all you have to do is wear earplugs. There are plenty of designs available, and some of them come custom-made, fitted specifically to your ear shape. They\u2019re pretty awesome.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Reef boots are one of the less controversial forms of safety gear. Everyone loves the way they conform to their toes, providing the necessary protection from rocks and coral. They\u2019re actually quite popular, though that wasn\u2019t always the case. Before these new-fangled shoes came out, surfing was a barefoot sport, dominated by free spirits who rarely covered their feet. It was easier than wearing a regular pair of sneakers, which could cause foot odor and stifle your pop-up. But reef boots are quite convenient, and they make it easier to stand up on the board because of the traction they provide.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Sometimes the water is just too cold for a simple pair of swimming trunks. In fact, if you\u2019re surfing in chilly weather, you could be facing hypothermia unless you find a way to cover up. Wetsuits are built to shield the body from the cold, making it possible for surfers to immerse themselves in otherwise deadly temperatures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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For a long time, surfboard leashes were taboo. Nobody would wear one. They\u2019re basically a line that wraps around your ankle and attaches to your board, allowing you to stay connected, even during a wipeout. The problem was that they could get snagged, making it impossible to surface when you\u2019re underwater. Plenty of surfers have drowned that way. But board leashes also keep your board from drifting off, bashing you in the head, or crashing into someone else\u2014one of the most common causes of injury. Modern board leashes avoid snags by using a mechanism that releases easily with resistance. If you get caught up, you can jerk your foot and it\u2019ll come off, allowing you to get your head above water. Since this new development hit the market, leashes have become almost universal.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Safety is About More Than Just Gear<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You could have the best equipment in the world, and it wouldn\u2019t mean anything without the experience and training necessary to read the waves. Surfers spend years developing their intuition, honing their instincts, and learning how to keep themselves safe out on the water. That\u2019s not something that you can learn on your own. If you want to know how to protect yourself while surfing, it\u2019s important to find a good instructor<\/a> who can show you the ropes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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