Done for Season!

[loudelectronics]

Trying something new. Feet stayed in bindings on impact and voila, done for a month at least. Sprained ankle! My tendons stretched so much that I cant even take my shoes off with out my feet and leg staying together. This sucks. Doc says to keep using it and walk as much as I can. New way of thinking I guess.

[da.bell]

I know the pain. Last year I put myself into the ER because I thought I pulled a hernia. Apparently it was only torn stomach muscles but I was out for 6 weeks per doc's orders.

On the bright side, you can pay attention the the problems with the gelcoat on your boat.

[loudelectronics]

LOL, yeah I just choose to ignore the gel coat right now. That is a winter topic.

I think I should just stick with what I know cause everytime I try something I get really hurt. To date I have had 4 concussions, dislocated jaw, sprained ankle and the worst has been damage to the ligaments in my neck. Been fighting with my neck for years now.

[tigesinaus]

LOL, yeah I just choose to ignore the gel coat right now. That is a winter topic.

I think I should just stick with what I know cause everytime I try something I get really hurt. To date I have had 4 concussions, dislocated jaw, sprained ankle and the worst has been damage to the ligaments in my neck. Been fighting with my neck for years now.

damn, hey at least you know ur not dogging it!!

[da.bell]

damn, hey at least you know ur not dogging it!!

X2

[loudelectronics]

I think I am going to start dogging it now though. Too old for these crashes.

[H20SKIER14]

I'm done for the season too, crashed waterskiing and came halfway out of my high rap double boots, stretched my tendons and when they stretched they ripped bone off my ankle in 4 different places. In a cast for 4-6 weeks then in a boot for another 2-4 weeks not looking forward to it!!

[loudelectronics]

Dude that sucks. My did not rip like yours. Just stretched. Good luck on the rehab.

[gcalkins]

Dang, too early in the season for that junk!

What does everyone think about keeping the bindings snug enough to stay on during tricks, but loose enough to let the foot go under big crashes? I know that flying boards are a significant hazard but I have friends who have broken ankles, pulled belly muscles, sprained ankles, etc and they have gone to a looser fit.

[loudelectronics]

Not sure. I have seen the opposite if your feet fall out. One foot comes out and the other stays. Snap goes the leg... Really do not want that. But not sure what is better. Loose fit to pop out or tight to stay in???

[LovinPowell]

This is why I surf.

[KonaKing]

This is why I surf.

X2
VOICE of WISDOM

and wakeskate

[tigesinaus]

yeah but hows the feeling when you do pull a sweet grab or something, and land perfectly on the downramp (wake), and cruz away smooth

[dogbert]

X2
VOICE of WISDOM

and wakeskate

x3

Remember, all you young guys might think it's an old man's sport, but really it's a smart man's (or woman's) sport.

I don't want to be like Earl Campbell who can barely walk because he didn't want to be accused of being man enough to take on impact.

[loudelectronics]

I like surfing alot, and might still be able to do it. Hoever I bought this boat to catch some air. So I must keep doing that cause it is soooo much fun.