For 10 years I paddled out a 1/4 mile to surf a spot called Tunnels on Kauai. I developed surf bumps on my ribs along with quite a bit of pain after each session. Over the years I have tried many products, including home made ones, such as taping bubble wrap around my rib cage before putting on a wetsuit. The ultimate relief though came from using a Wake Board Impact Vest. The wake board vest is very bulky so I figured "It won't hurt" to try Heeru. The Heeru is designed perfectly as far as the shape and fit. It is also made well and very light weight. However, it does not provide enough SIGNIFICANT protection. Just better than nothing. So I added more padding into the slots to give it more cushion. I only wear it under a wetsuit so it will stay in place. I can't imagine trying to use it alone without the wetsuit, this holds it and hides it and prevents everyone in the line up from asking me if I was in a car accident. If you are in the Tropics just buy a 1.5 mill sleeveless Short John to pair with it and place a front traction pad on your board. The whole ensemble should provide you with the ultimate protection. Love to Heeru for their mission to Njoy Sur'n Without Pain.

After a long break from surfing, I spent a week back in the water. In the past, such an intensive return would leave my ribs sore, sometimes feeling bruised and uncomfortable for weeks afterward. This time, however, I tried a rib protector, and it helped a lot.

The rib guard provided a comfortable, secure fit, allowing me to paddle without any restriction. It really made a noticeable difference, protecting me from what would typically be a painful aftermath.

If you’re a surfer who struggles with rib pain after a long session or returning from a break, I highly recommend this protector. It’s become a staple in my surf gear, and I’m genuinely glad to have found something that allows me to enjoy the waves without worrying about discomfort.

I am so excited to try this Rib Guard

Put simply, this has allowed me to surf pain free. When I forget to wear it, I get sore ribs. Highly recommend if you are getting sore ribs as a result of surfing!!

I used the Heeru rib guard for a 5-day surf trip in Nicaragua. I don’t surf much at home and knew a rib rash would quickly develop and keep me out of the water towards the end of my trip. Mira worked with me to deliver the guard to NYC seemlessly and the product worked excellently. Highly recommend if you have a sensitive chest and dont surf often or want to protect chest.

I would recommend 2 product enhancements to make it even more excellent:
1) small over the shoulder or neck strap. When duck diving under large waves the guard would fall down towards my belly. While not a huge deal a small design upgrade of an additional strap around the neck or shoulders would minimize the downward movement when powerful waves hit the guard.
2) external traction pads. The material the makes contact with the board/rash guard would sometimes slip and slide. Small grooves or a checkerboard design would provide more friction and minimize this.

I injured the muscles underneath my ribs and couldn’t surf for over a month. It took a while for the package to arrive, but it was worth the wait. I still had a bit of pain on my first day back out, but the product relieved so much of the pressure from the area and I had a blast! The owner left a handwritten note for me in the package and I was extremely touched. Would recommend to anyone that thinks they might need it! Thank you ❤️

I have a problem with a wrong healed rib so thanks to this I can surf again. It is comfortable, very low profile and you can adjust the cushion putting out the neoprene it comes with or even adding more by yourself.

Completely took away my rib pain I would have after surfing. Thank you.

Great product - helped salvage a surf trip which was in danger of being cut short by rib pain. Very happy!

My boyfriend has a very pronounced rib cage and for that he always had strong rib pain when we were surfing, he had to take many days off and rest! With this rib guard he has nearly no pain anymore, turned his surfing around completely and now we can enjoy all the surfs together again:)
Don’t think twice to get one if you are suffering from rib pain during surfing, this guard helps a 100%!

Ich bin so dankbar, dass es diesen Guard gibt. Ich hatte vor paar Monaten vier meiner Rippen gebrochen und hatte Angst wieder Surfen zu gehen. Ich habe sehr lange nach so einem Produkt gesucht und es gibt nichts vergleichbares. Der Guard sitzt einfach perfekt, verrutscht und stört nicht. Mit ihm fühle ich mir geschützt und das Paddeln ist super angenehm. Ich kann den Guard zu 100% empfehlen. Vielen Dank an die Erfinderin!

Managed to surf for two weeks straight in Biarritz. No pain. Loved it.

I am so grateful for this product! I fractured my rib while surfing and was in too much pain to do really anything that involved pressure on the rib or twisting for a month. But I started to feel a little better and thought maybe I could put a pad under my wetsuit to cushion the pressure while on my board. Then I realized I’m not crafty and have no time so I turned to the internet and found Heeru. Oh my gosh. I got in the water for the first time yesterday and it made a massive difference! It feels secure and I don’t even notice it under my wetsuit. It doesn’t feel cumbersome. It’s the perfect amount of padding. I’m pretty sure I’ll continue to wear it even after my rib has healed to help protect me in the future. I love how this company started- a woman who had a need and solved a problem. Thank you so so much!

This has saved me a lot of discomfort and compromised surf sessions - no more bruises, welts or blisters under my ribs. It gives very good protection and, at least with me, it’s comfortable to wear and stays in position well. In a two hour session with lots of falls and paddling I only need to make occasional adjustments to keep it in an optimal position. I wear it under a rashguard whilst longboarding in Thailand. And now I won’t surf without it.

Amazing quality noticeable right out of the packaging. With a lovely handwritten note. This is gonna come in very handy with my rib protrusion.