Table 3: Injury mechanism.

Injury mechanism

Frequent injury

Limiting injury

Impact on sand

6 (15%)

4 (8.5%)

Impact with the board

8 (20%)

13 (27.7%)

During a maneuver

16 (40%)

24 (51.1%)

Impact with another surfer

1 (2.5%)

3 (6.4%)

Other

9 (22.5%)

3 (6.4%)

Total

40 (100%)

47 (100%)