Three support levels. Adjustable compression. One brace.
A basic fixed-support brace gives you one built-in support setup. The Elite Pro gives you more control: change between Light, Medium and Maximum rear support systems, then adjust the compression to suit your fit and how firmly you want the brace to support your lower back.
One support setup.
If a basic brace feels too flexible or too rigid for paddling, pop-ups or movement in the water, you are generally limited to the support built into that brace.
Light + Medium + Maximum support + adjustable compression.
Swap the rear inserts to change the support: flexible Light, semi-rigid Medium or rigid contoured aluminium Maximum. Then use the adjustable compression straps to fine-tune the fit and firmness around your lower back.
Support your lower back through the movements that can make surfing harder.
Paddling, lying prone, pop-ups, rotation, carrying the board and moving over sand can all load the lower back differently. If those movements aggravate lower-back-related pain, the Elite Pro is designed to provide adjustable support and compression while you keep surfing, provided it remains secure and does not interfere with paddling, swimming, breathing, balance or normal movement.
Paddling
Light, flexible support and adjustable compression for repeated paddling while allowing the shoulders, torso and hips to move naturally.
Pop-ups and stance
Choose a lighter or firmer support system and fine-tune the compression for moving from prone to standing without restricting rotation, balance or breathing.
Carrying the board
Adjustable support and compression for walking to and from the water while carrying and positioning the surfboard.
Before and after
Adjustable support and compression for preparing equipment, walking over sand and moving gear around the session.
Change the support. Fine-tune the compression.
The Elite Pro is not locked into one level of support. Swap between Light, Medium and Maximum rear inserts, then adjust the compression straps to fine-tune how firmly the brace fits around your lower back. For surfing, choose the most flexible configuration that gives you the support you want without limiting paddling, swimming, breathing, pop-ups, balance or normal movement.
Test the complete fit on shore.
The brace should remain secure without loose straps or edges. You must be able to paddle, pop up, rotate, balance, swim and breathe normally.
Set it before surfing
Recheck it when wet
Lower back pain should not automatically mean giving up surfing.
The Elite Pro is designed to support your lower back and help relieve lower-back-related pain while you keep moving. Choose the most flexible support that remains secure, then fine-tune the compression without restricting paddling, swimming, breathing or safe movement.
Surfing back-support questions.
Can the Elite Pro help with lower-back-related pain while surfing?
The Elite Pro is designed to support the lower back and help relieve lower-back-related pain. Several customers have also purchased it for surfing and reported finding the adjustable support helpful. Individual experience varies, and it should only be worn when it remains secure and does not restrict breathing, paddling, swimming, pop-ups, balance or safe movement.
Why choose the Elite Pro instead of a basic fixed-support back brace?
A basic fixed-support brace generally gives you one support setup. The Elite Pro includes three interchangeable rear support systems — Light, Medium and Maximum — plus adjustable compression straps, giving you more control over both support and fit. For surfing, always choose a configuration that remains secure and preserves unrestricted paddling, swimming and safe movement.
Which support level is best for surfing?
Light support provides the greatest flexibility and is the sensible starting point. Medium support may suit people wanting more firmness. Maximum support is more rigid and should not be used if it limits paddling, swimming, pop-ups, balance or normal movement. Whichever level you choose, use only enough compression to keep the brace secure without restricting breathing or safe movement.
Does a back brace replace surfing safety practices?
No. It does not replace swimming ability, suitable conditions, supervision where appropriate, a correctly fitted leash, sensible technique or professional medical advice.
Lower back pain? Choose support you can change.
Every Elite Pro includes Light, Medium and Maximum interchangeable support systems plus adjustable compression, with nine sizes available from Small through to 6XL.
The Elite Pro is an optional personal back-support product. It does not replace swimming ability, surfing safety practices, suitable conditions, a correctly fitted leash, sensible technique or professional medical advice. Leave the water and stop using the brace if it shifts, loosens, creates drag, causes pain, numbness, tingling or breathing restriction, or interferes with swimming, balance or normal movement.