I tried surfing exactly once. it ended with my kneecap being moved aside, my tibia being hollowed out, a titanium rod being hammered down into my now-hollow shinbone, and screwed into place at knee and ankle.
All in all probably the least successful first surfing lesson.
Good times.
Dang! That sounds terrible. I've hurt myself a lot pole vaulting, but not nearly as much surfing. Sorry to hear your experience was so rough.
When the instructor says 'it's way too rough out there for beginners but we're game if you're game' just walk away!
Hahah... wow. Yeah, no doubt.
Whoa!
I know right?