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Old Jul 23, 2017, 10:30 pm
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Originally Posted by slippahs
I don't know I've ever been to A-Bay when there's been enough wave activity to make boogie boarding worth it. I will say, though, anyone considering boogie boarding, read this http://www.abc10.com/mobile/article/.../103-315660709

Cannot tell you how often people are Medi-vac'd from Hapuna and other places to Oahu because of a broken neck.
Thanks for the warning my friend. I remember a few "face plants" and "sand burns" at various HI beaches. We'll be cautious and not allow boogie boarding if there is too much surf or undertow. You need to respect the ocean, for sure.
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