You can actually also prevent some of these things. You can paint the bottom of your board black and white stripes sharks think it's poisonous fish , wear a rash guard and board shorts, and other things like that. Don't surf near a sand bar. You actually might end up surfing on one and that's okay. A lot of sea life goes out to them, so just watch out! Not saying it cant happen but the chances are beyond really low. Surfing is awesome. Everyone should give it a go at least once.
I've been addicted to it for 20 years, it's the lifestyle I've chosen. Hardley ever will a surf spot have all 10 hazards associated with it; unless your thinking of paddling out at a five star high performance wave like pipeline. On average depending on the surf spot it will have about some combo 4 of these hazards associated with it. A possible 11th hazard could be freezing cold water and hypothermia. It's all worth it! I can't believe this article was taken so seriously.
Obviously there are concerns when surfing but this was to lighten the mood up a bit, things mention are still quite possible with a bit of humor. I liked it lol. Surfing Sucks! The local at my home break will beat you up and leave you for chum. Seals bite like dogs but there big fang like teeth are so filthy you will catch an infection for sure. That means going to the doctors and getting several rabies shots in the stomach.
It huts like hell! Sometimes they mistake your foot for a fish and chomp. People think dolphins are cool and they will save you from sharks. Did you know since the great white shark protection act passed in North America that the population has exploded causing more people to get chomped in recent years than ever before.
Also the razor sharp fins of the board will get you. Have you noticed how many top surfers get cut? If it can happen to the 11 time world champ it can most certainly happen to you. Losing an eye would suck!
You would have to walk around looking like a pirate the rest of your life. Im a new surfer, im starting in a couple days!!! But this article didnt scare me at all. You just need to be aware of your surroundings, and make sure the fins on your board dont come up and cut you.
Yeah its terrible please everyone dont surf I have been water surfing and non of that stuff has not happened to me but I did see a shark. Dude this is not cool. Your making it seem like surfing is super dangerous with little things, look at all the people who "survive" surfing.
Your like the show ways to die bassically anything can harm you, even walking down the street can. Stop being a baby and enjoy life. Please read the last paragraph and comments.
None of this is true unless your surfing big waves such as mavericks up in half moon bay ca or pipeline in hawai'i. LOL surfing is the safest extreme sport I have ever done, the worst injury I got was getting a cut and bruise on my leg from my fin. There was one time I almost drowned but it was like 10 feet out and heavy which is pretty rare where I live.
I was going to take my daughter surfing somewhere in Europe this summer but now I am not sure if it is worth the risk.
If any thing ever happened to her, I would never forgive myself. I like knowing the worst case scenarios so I can make an educated risk assessment. I still need to surf. Yes it's dangerous but alot other other things are dangerous too, we use cars everyday, people die in them everyday yet others don't ever get an accident once in ther lives.
Just enjoy the sport safely, consider all precautions and leave the rest to God, they say do your best and God will do the rest. Some of these comments are ridiculous and idiotic. Lighten up people! From my experience, surfing is a risky sport, but a really enjoyable one if you can tolerate a few bumps, cuts and bruises - as well as the odd bout of illness poor water quality, for example. Worth remembering that many other activities carry fewer risks of injury at entry level than surfing.
Think this article does a good job of highlighting some of the real dangers, but in a tongue and cheek way. Sure there are other articles which provide a more scientific risk appraisal and those without a sense of humour and zero appreciation of nuance should probably seek those out. This is not nice I am 16 and I am so angry surfing is fun and why would you do this.
I am ashamed of this and everyone surfing is the best not read this it is rude it is upsetting if a famous surfer read this I hope no one gets scared of this. Thanks for giving us a heads up on what to look out for while surfing! I don't think I would ever take on big waves since I'm not a very good swimmer. Enjoyed reading some of the comments on here I was a bit scared of trying out surfing since I am not a very good swimmer It looks like a lot of fun when I was watching the movie!
Saw that Soul Surfer was mentioned in the comments too I've been surfing since I was 7 years old and I've only seen a few spinner sharks and now I'm 11 years old and there is no reefs or rocks cuz I go in Florida cuz that's where I live and you don't have to worry about Sand bars or rocks also I've done gnarly Charlie surf grom surf series contest and won all of them also I have all my limbs all i get is maby a bride or two on my hips any way if u live in Florida like me go to ft. I was gona get lessons to learn how to surf now this is freaking me out especially sharks and drowning.
You failed to mention the "Butt Floss" that tends to leave the Hottie Surfers "bottomless" God is bigger than anything, ever! Whoever wrote this, is an complete idiot that could never actually get good at surfing. I request this post to be taken off. This list is completely accurate There are many more potential dangers every time you assume this enormous risk, and head out there. Everyone should stay our of the water and stop surfing ; If you haven't started I've been surfing since I was 3 and I'm 15 now.
These "hazards" may trigger some kind of nervousness, anxiety, or fear to get in the water and surf, but like the article said, don't take it too harshly. These dangers are meant to be taken lightly.
From 12 years of surfing, sure I've gotten belly rashes, awkward suit tans, reef cuts, fin lacerations and whatnot, but it doesn't happen to everyone. In all honesty, you shouldn't be too worried about what's going to happen to you out in the water. I'm not saying, "be an idiot and do whatever the heck you want. If you can get in a car and not worry about dying, then you can get on a board and not worry about dying either.
The chances of getting seriously injured on land is higher than in the water, so don't reject surfing just because of this article. Give surfing a shot! I did and I enjoy every second of it : don't let these small "dangers" keep you from experiencing the thrill of surfing! Side note: when you start surfing, it may be a bit unnerving and disappointing that you can't catch a wave, but don't worry. Don't look at the pro surfers in the water and think, "gosh I look like an idiot surfing like this.
Why am I even doing this? Just give them their space, be respectful to the people in the water, and focus on getting better. Once you catch that wave, you'll be glad you didn't give up on surfing. Don't worry about this. If your a kookand you suck at surfing it wasn't meant to be. If you love it and your eager you will learn be stoked when soaked and you shall rip. And longboard before you shortboard or else you'll get discouraged. Poor surfing can kill you if you don't know what your doing.
That's why this is a great article it doesn't take any of the excitement out of it, it informs you of what you need to know or will learn. Just grow pair and get on a surfboard. Dont be discouraged. Surfing has always been fun and will remain one of the coolest sport. I always surf.
As long you take safety precautions. Surfing is my life!! Man, ignore this nonsense this guy is a kook. I have surfed for 30 years and broke my tailbone once, and 3 jelly fish stings. Literally my only injuries and the tailbone was a total cataclism of factors that made it miraculously happen. Yes those 10 are all elements of the ocean but c'mon man, ready ANY research on shark attacks, sea snakes, etc Such ignorant uninformed crap! I've been nearly knocked out by my board, cut my vein open and almost passed out, saw sharks, scary looking seal once never been that scared before it looked like the devil himself , many other cuts and bruises, and i'm still here after 17 years of being in the water.
If you are scared of surfing, then you sure as hell should never get inside a car. Nothing better than being surrounded by bait by yourself surfing,and no one else out,and the suns going down. Your starting to play mind games with yourself and then bam a dolphin jumps out of the water.
Scary right? Just surf and forget everything else. HHAHAH 4; tbh I have been out with pretty scary locs before but nothing you cant deal with by saying 'I love you' while staring them straight in the eyes and then paddling away when theyre rude:.
Its no a big deal surfing is awesome I usually go 5 in the morning and meditate with my board underneath me then after paying my respects to the fallen surfers and the big blue thats all that matters surfing standing and riding the wave is something I live for.
I wanna surf but I don't have the money to buy a board. The more dangers the more interesting. You get your adrenaline pumping. Lakes rivers and ocean can kill you a thousand different ways,Mother Nature bats last and she always bats a thousand ,most swimming holes have things that can eat you ,drown you ,and and traumatize you,things nobody is strong enough to defend against ,respect Mother Nature otherwise you could end up as bait.
You make your jokes ,dont mistake stupidly for bravery retards,you punch a great white and then it turns around and eats you ,you moron ,while your at it why u punch a killer whale or even a giant Squid something that can bite through Kevlar. To tackle this fear, Shane Dorian, a well-known big wave surfer, set in motion the development of an inflatable life jacket after facing a near-death wipeout at Mavericks.
Because surfers do not use traditional life jackets , this invention was a massive success. This inflatable PFD is now used among many big wave surfers who fear the extended hold-downs that are so common with the sport. Endurance is a huge part of surfing.
Surfing is both aerobic and anaerobic , which makes it an extremely physically demanding sport. Running out of energy while out in the ocean is a dangerous situation to find yourself in.
Yes, you will have your surfboard to keep you afloat, but if you find yourself caught in an impact zone and your leash snaps, you will need to rely on your fitness and swimming skills to get yourself to safety. The longer you can hold your breath, the less chance there is of you drowning. It is as simple as that. Practicing breath holds daily will allow you to quickly be able to hold your breath for a few minutes, which is much longer than most waves will hold you down.
Once you are confident that you do not need air for a few minutes, the panic of being held underwater will lessen and you will be able to relax. If you understand how rip currents work , where all the rocks are, how deep the water is, and where the waves will break, then you decrease your chances of drowning by a large factor.
As mentioned before, head injuries are common with surfers. This is even more important when surfing shallow breaks such as a dry reef. Knowing your limits and when you have done too much is important when entering the ocean.
Although pushing your limits is the only way to get better, this should be done cautiously and in small amounts.
Attempting to surf waves meters bigger than what you are used to is a disaster waiting to happen. If you plan on facing surf beyond your level, then you should always enter the water with other surfers who are comfortable in those conditions.
Although not necessary in smaller waves, if you are going to be facing some monsters, then it is a good idea to invest in an inflatable life jacket. Many people drown in the ocean each year, but only a small percentage of these are surfers. Surfers tend to be great swimmers and have a strong knowledge of the ocean, which keeps them safer than most.
Because the sport can be so dangerous , you should always keep in mind what could go wrong, and take steps to avoid these situations. Do Pro Surfers Pay for Boards? Surfing When You Need Glasses? Do Surfers Hate Beginners? You relax, pretend you are a rag doll, and eventually swim your way to the top. But, it's not too bad. The first video you link to is of Teahupoo, in Tahiti. When you wipe out, you are crashing in about, oh, 4 feet of water on to a sharp reef.
It's not the depth that gets you there, it's the bounce. Same with the second video. In order to have a barrel that fierce, there generally is a shallow reef causing it. There is a hold down, but generally no longer than 20 seconds. The hold down is much longer, MUCH more intense and if another wave and another comes along, the hold down can be minutes. A great book to read is Susan Casey's "The Wave", which takes you through, in vivid detail, the dangers of big wave surfing.
Just relax and realize that the body is buoyant. One loses one's sense of direction under water, but if it is not a coral bottom , if one can locate "down," then "up is in the opposite direction. Trying to find the bottom by swimming down an seaward away from shore will get you out of the turbulence faster, then you can pop up and hopefully there is not another big wave on top of the one that rolled you.
FWIW, I came near drowning twice in large waves, but both were because I was tired and then panicked when getting washed around. Speaking of Teahupoo, Here is a great video, from the excellent movie "Riding Giants" of big wave god Laird Hamilton taking it on. Gives you some wave dynamics and whatnot. And here is the "Riding Giants" segment on California's own Mavericks. Soon to be featured in a movie starring Gerard Butler, who almost drowned while filming.
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It will have a link to reset your password. The go-to resource for planning your surf camps. Find all you need to know about the top destinations and take your surfing to new heights. Discover Surf Camps now. Being held down under the waves for much longer than you might like can be traumatizing, and can question your entire commitment to surfing. A bad wipeout can lead to injuries, collisions, broken boards or worse.
Wipeouts happen in a variety of waves and for a great number of reasons. Knowing how to wipeout properly can make or break your surfing trip , and makes the difference between getting out safe and being injured or even drowning. Pro surfers have been through so many monstrous wipeouts that they know what to expect.
Are you ready to take a beating? Here are some basic rules of prevention as well as some general rules to follow so that you can survive a wipeout like a pro:. There are a few things you can do to decrease the chances of getting wiped out or, at least, of something bad happening while you are being held down:. Photo credit: mpora. Photo credit: satellitesportsnetwork. All you can do is to protect your face with your hands and tuck into a fetal position.
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