As surfers who love the water, as myself, do yourself a favor and take an hour out of your day and watch this awesome and inspiring video about spinal cord injured surfers. It will humble all of you as it has me. Being a surfer, teacher, and frequent visitor to Costa Rica, this movie is outstanding. http://www.hulu.com/#!watch/450242 The movie is called "Charlie Don't Surf" and was made in 2012 and the organization involved is Life Rolls On. Pura Vida!!!
If you are interested in learning more: Liferollson.org There is an event this Saturday Aug. 10th in Virginia Beach, VA
Talk to the folks in the Wahine Surf Club. Cindy is quite the organizer of events like these. Good folks too!
If I was the one with the injury, they'd have a hard time keeping me from rolling off the board. I'd have weights under my vest as well.