66% of surfing injuries result from contact with a surfboard's sharp fins and nose.

Most experienced surfers will tell you that surfboard fins are pretty dangerous. With surf breaks getting increasingly crowded, the chances of accidental collisions in the water are increasing at a high rate. During collisions and wipeouts, surfboard fins can cause severe lacerations resulting in a bummed out surf session and trip to the emergency room.

One of the main reasons surfboard fins are so dangerous is their sharp leading and trailing edges. Without these sharp edges, a surfboard fin would lose almost all of its speed and drive. However, there is a solution to keep you safe and actually improve your surfboard's performance. Aside from protecting yourself, you'll also want to practice safe surfing by using our padded surfboard bags to proctect your stick from careless dings.

Most surfing accidents are exactly that, accidents. However, with lineups being increasingly crowded and congested, tempers flare and accidents can potentially turn intentional. Have you ever seen surfers run other surfers paddling out on purpose or kick their board out violently at surfer who dropped in on them? There's no reason for violence in the lineup to escalate but these things can and do happen.

How to increase your performance and surf safer

Pro Teck fins are designed with soft leading and trailing edges made out of urethane that actually increase the performance of your surfboard. These fins come in a variety of fin boxes including FCS, Red-X, Future, O'Fishl, Lok Box, and soft top. You can choose from a variety of fin colors and flexes.

Surfboard nose guards protect you from the sharp tip of your surfboard and are used by a countless number of pro surfers. These nose guards are easy to put on and only takes one minute. Now you'll be able to surf with confidence and not worry about hurting yourself or your fellow surfers.

By using these protective surf products, you'll surf with more confidence in the water allowing you to increase your performance. Stay safe and stay stoked!

Study Done By: Doctors Andrew Nathanson, M.D., Philip Haynes, M.D., Ph.D., Kelly Tam Sing, M.D., and Daniel Galanis, Ph.D.