Kai Lenny Cracks Helmet On Pipeline Reef: "It May Have Saved My Life" Please Read Description Below

On his first wave during the Stand Up Paddle division at the Backdoor Shootout, Kai Lenny took off on the wave of the heat. For Kai, this was a small wave. But even a "small" wave at Pipe can have serious consequences. By some stroke of good fortune, he decided to wear a helmet for the first time at Pipe on this day. Judging from the crack on the helmet, it looks like he hit the side of his head on the reef. After which he said on his IG:
"First time wearing a helmet at Pipeline and it may have saved my life. I don't remember much except that it was during my heat in the Backdoor Shootout and the lifeguards sat me down in a chair at the beach park. I have a solid concussion and some bleeding out of my left ear. All should be fine, just need some time."
He was sent to Pali Momi Hospital and from the looks of it, he should make a quick recovery.

Disclaimer: When a surfer suffers a serious injury at pipeline, we do not post the footage until we make sure the surfer is okay. If a surfer is in a life threatening situation, we will not post the video out of respect to them and their loved ones. And if a surfer wants us to take down any footage of their injuries, please send us a DM on the Off Da Lip IG: https://www.instagram.com/off_da_lip/

Here are Kai Lenny's socials if you would like to send him a message of support:
https://www.instagram.com/kai_lenny/
https://www.youtube.com/@KaiLenny98
tiktok.com/@kailenny8?source=h5_m
facebook.com/kai.lenny


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