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RIB GUARD FOR SURFING
RIB GUARD FOR SURFING
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This protective rib guard helps prevent rib pain related to surfing, including signs of muscle and tissue overuse/inflammation, soreness, intercostal muscle tears, rib rash, surfers' ribs and surfers' knots.
ADJUSTABLE: anti-slip neoprene straps adapt to your individual ribcage shape and waist for an optimal fit.
EXTRA PADDING: comes with 2 removable neoprene pads for added support during your first days back in the water. Total padding thickness is 9 mm with pads, 6 mm without.
WEAR AS YOU LIKE IT: underneath your t-shirt, swimsuit, wetsuit or on its own on smaller days. We do recommend a layer on top, though, to keep the Rib Guard perfectly in place and protect it from wax residues.
FIND YOUR SIZE in our Size Guide
WEIGHT: approx. 150 g / 0.33 lbs, fits into a standard envelope
MATERIALS: main part: jersey-coated neoprene; inside padding: 3 mm hook-and-loop neoprene; straps: neoprene with anti-slip finish
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Amazing rib guard!
It makes me the ability to back surfing! Thank you so much 🫶
Takes a lot of pressure of the ripps
I couldn’t recommend this product enough for anyone going on a surf trip to a hot country. I’ve been on quite a few surf trips and always end up in so much pain because of the friction between my ribs and the board. I just got back from a surf trip where I surfed 21 times in 12 days, and had no pain. The rib guard even helps builds up your tolerance so the last couple of days I could surf in a bikini which I’ve never been able to do before. This is an absolute must buy!
After loosing a lot of weight I found myself essentially having bone against board when paddling. This caused me pain and eventually a stress fracture. After consulting with my doctor, and healing the rib fracture, I decided to try this product, and it solved the problem. So happy to be able to surf again!
Works / would buy again - some suggstions for improvements:
- The padding could be thicker (think about adding a removable second layer of padding)
- Think about making Velcro tape with loops (loopy side) wider and Velcro tape with hooks (hook side) narrower, so as to avoid scratching of the skin
Hi Ulrich,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
Your point regarding the width of the Velcro compared to the rest of the strap has already been incorporated into the latest version—the Velcro is now cut in a tapered shape. You can also go ahead and trim the Velcro slightly with a pair of scissors.
For the padding thickness, I have been considering offering patches in different height, I will let you know if I find a solution here.
Hope you continue to enjoy your rib guard.