The sport of surfing comes with its own set of risks and rewards. Surfers have always had to accept that they are completely at the whim of the ocean and its ever-changing waves, as well as the hidden hazards that lie underneath them. Wipeouts, for instance, though are entertaining to watch, but they may be fatal for the surfer. Recently, a video of a surfer being hurt by their own surfboard, after a wipeout, went viral online for identical reasons.

u/CoconutBorn shared this wipeout video to the r/surfing subreddit, where it immediately gained traction among the community’s surfers. The surfer was seen facing a wipeout while surfing in Flagler Beach, Florida.

The reaction of the surfing community

For surfers, Flagler Beach in Florida is renowned as having the third-best waves in the state. Surfers come from all over the world to enjoy the warm water and exciting waves of this region. The location often plays host to surfing events, but it is also a haven for amateurs looking to have a good time. It’s fairly funny to see someone being wiped out and whacked by their own surfboard, so it’s no surprise that the video went viral as soon as the Reddit user published it.

A new surfer has entered the comment section, and they like what the user posted, saying, “As a bad, new surfer, I appreciate you posting this.”

This Reddit user properly explains how the surfer got hit in this process as they say, “Nice 360 reverse spin and tuck to a backside smack.”

One user looked like they appreciate the way this surfer is learning things, saying, “This is how we learn. And it ain’t just noobs – if ya don’t believe me ya didn’t see Peniche yesterday ‘day’ in Portugal. Happens to all of us – no matter what the skill. Surfing is never *mastered*, it’s an endless pursuit of passion and soul, but never one to be conquered. It constantly conquers us – humbles us – and I fkn love that about it.”

A cheeky comment has been left by a fan, who says, “In Florida lip smacks you!”

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Here are some more comments regarding this small wipeout.

“Damn, the board thought hitting you once wasn’t enough. Went for the second punch.”

“Heavy, looks like a couple wave hold down for sure!! RIP.”

“Smack that lip.”

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