Surfer’s ear is in every sense of the word a ‘surfing disease’. It develops inside the ear in response to the stimuli of cold water and the cooling effect of the wind. It means an abnormal bone growth, exostosis, within the ear canal, which can limit your hearing function or make you more prevalent to ear … Read more
Not being able to surf due to a surf injury is probably the worst thing to happen to a surfer when the waves are pumping. Most surfing injuries can be treated very quickly but some last for days or even months. The best thing is to try to avoid injuries altogether. Although you cannot guarantee that … Read more
Surfing is a safe sport but as in any sport or physical activity accidents might happen. Usually the physical damage is not so severe that you need to consult a doctor or specialist right away but severe accidents do occur. Submerged rocks or flying surfboards can really ruin your day so be careful and look out for … Read more
A surfer’s skin experiences continuous exposure to the sun: directly or via the reflective water. Sunburns, skin damage and even skin cancer are real threats so it is important to protect yourself from the harmful damage from the sun. Consider these 5 things when buying a sunblock: 1 UVA/UVB PROTECTION Check if your sunscreen is protected against UVA and … Read more