I surfed about 2 times so far and everytime i surf i get nipple rash!?

Question

how do u prevent that without wearing a rashguard? i dont want to wear a rashguard or a shirt because ill get a tan line and i dont want that...

Answer 1

vaseline on the nipples

Answer 2

You can use thick vasoline to prevent the booboo

Answer 3

Vaseline works 4 me ! dont ask how i found out . just put a lump on ur nips,

Answer 4

you can arch your back and pick your head up. that will help a little but the rash on the nipples and on the stomach is part of surfing, that is why they have rash guards.

Answer 5

dude its the wax change ur surf wax or could b sand on the wax

Answer 6

Dude, s***w your f-ing tan. Tan later. Surf now. if you live where the water is cold, you'll be wearing a wetsuit. If you still get rashes, apply some Vaseline to the effected area(s). If you live where the water is warm, invest in a long sleeved wetsuit top. No more rash, and your little "tanning" issue is solved. Good luck.

Answer 7

Vaseline.  Just a little dab will do ya.....

Answer 8

Your body usually toughens up after you go out a few times, but wearing a rash guard is smart if you want to avoid chapped nips and skin cancer.

Are you out to surf or get a tan?

Answer 9

Two best things, IMO, either get through it and the skin will toughen up, then no more problems or get a rashguard which will also protect that skin on you stomach from getting as chewed up.

Answer 10

mate, get yourself a rash vest.

in Australia they are called rashies. its a type of tight fit spandex shirt.

it stops rashes from boards and wetsuits.

some bodyboards and surfboards have a deck surface that can really tear at your skin on your chest and elbows. i find a long sleeve rash vest is best for these boards.

also if using surf wax on a surfboard, try not to get sand in the wax, that is just like sandpaper and hurts so much for days.

good luck

Answer 11

Many won't admit it....but surfing is war!!

¨One or the other dude!!

Don't worry, it's worth it. The athletic body you'll gain from surfing.....no other sportsman will get it. It's yours!!

Answer 12

be a man

besides ur body will toughen up in a few weeks

Answer 13

Save your tanning time for the beach, not the surf!

Get yourself a rash guard - your nipples, (and your skin), will thank you... well, they could if they could talk!

Here are some places I shop:

http://www.beachtrading.com/rash-guards....

http://www.buy-rash-guards.com

Good luck.  :-)

Answer 14

I get them unless I wear a wetsuit. good luck

Answer 15

rashguard

Answer 16

OUCH

Answer 17

bandaids on ur nips..i do it when i run marathons maybe that will help

Answer 18

Dont worry...my nipples  have bled back in the day from the same thing you are suffering from.  You will get over it. Remember: chest up off of your board when you are paddling, use only your arms not your whole body when paddling...this should help.

Answer 19

you're probably laying you're nipples on the board when you paddle or catching a wave you can either not wax the area you put your chest on because when sand gets into the wax it does hurt

or you can arch your back where your lower abdomen is the only part contacting the deck to avoid your nipples contacting the board

make sense?

Answer 20

I know of two ways to solve the problem. If you wear a wetsuit, there will be no tan line. Also, wetsuits keep you warm. Second, wear a full body suit. Those will also keep you from getting a rash.