American Surfer Injured In Bali Shark Attack

surfnewb from Canada?

 

If he was an Australian World Champ he would have kicked that sharks ass. Scary to hear. Them bull sharks don't F around.

 

Another reason to always have trip / travel insurance.

 

Got that right Yank. Minimal cost to get insured for a few weeks, well worth it.

 

DPSUP = The Dan Rather of SI
I like it dude, keep the news coming....

 

Was in Mexico a month ago for a week, cost me $54 to insure myself for 7 days. Covered up to $100k in hospital costs.

 

Yep, well worth it.

Also purchased medevac insurance on one occasion. $148 for family coverage for 8 days. Probably would not have sprung for it if it was just me but wife was ~7 months pregnant and we were staying on a remote-ish outer island in the Bahamas.

Fortunately we never had to use the medevac but she did end up sick and in one of the gov clinics on NYE. She was hooked up to an IV for most of the night, various medications, etc. due to a stomach bug. Missed some fun waves the next day because of that...

 

On my way to Indo this summer .... Fortunately for this dude there are quality doctors over there (at least according to the guy I know who had his face put back together....)

Note to self: Do not surf Balian. Then again ... if you show up and there are perfect, slowly barreling head high A-frames, could you really resist?

Now, Reunion Island, I would take a pass on as a whole. I wonder how bad attack stats in Indo actually are. Wouldn't be surprised to see them underreporting injuries in the name of the almighty Rupiah.

 

+1. I purchased for my upcoming trip and it was $47. Medical (100k), Medical evacuation (250k), some accidental death (50k), luggage/baggage protection (1,500).

 

Abacos?

 

Yep, elbow cay.

 

Sick... How long you going for?

 

Probably a month. GF has another work conference in East Java, in late July, & doesn't have to be back here until late August. If things work out, we could return for a few months next year.

Last year she briefly surfed Canguu, & liked it a lot.

Personally, I'm apprehensive about the crowds, as it's the busiest time of the year. But I'm stoked to go to a legit wave paradise ... I know a lot of people never get to see Indo. Then again a lot of people have their priorities out of whack haha

 

That's awesome dude. Good for you.
It gets crowds because it's fuking awesome.

 

Slashdog if you're there that long, I'm gonna ask you to get me 4.