Geez Falcon, Thankgoodness youre ok, really sorry to hear about your accident. Have to watch out for the wave hoggers. I grew up on the beach in California and you see that a lot.
My sister is an avid surfer in hawaii, when she gets the wave hoggers around she says' Hey guys, its that time of the month, can you help me look for sharks?" That scatters them pretty good and she gets the wave set to herself.