bruising

[guest]

:oops: ive been getting bruises on my right kneecap, left inner elbow and my pelvic bone on side, (probably due to attempts at pop ups, and the waves hitting me while my board is to my side)

i was just wondering if this is normal when you first start surfing? and are there any ways to reduce this or prevent it?

[jethro-bodine]

normal your body will get used to it and you will end up getting skin like a rhino in those spots and it will stop happening. my advise is to suck it up. put some meat on them bones and keep on keepin on.