The surf zone can be a challenging place due to the forces of King Neptune. Even if you do everything correctly injuries are possible because of the forces involved. The last thing you want to deal with are equipment problems or technique mistakes.
Here is a list of possible safety issues:
Immersion clothing
Footwear
Eyeglasses
Spray skirts
PFD’s
Helmets
Grab loops
Deck lines
Leashes
Recovery equipment
Outfitting kayaks
Rudders & skegs
Inspections
Carrying a kayak
Paddles
Kits
Shoulder concerns
Capsizing concerns
Obstacles & others
List taken from USK video "ABC's of the Surf Zone"
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