I agree...I recall days of hard hits both wakeboarding and skating, especially when I was learning and got over confident riding with mainly guys. When I skated the grip tape would remove skin if you got a little too aggressive. Loc is the one that has taken most of the tough falls when it came to either of those sports, the ER was a frequent visit...
As for wakesurfing, I do have a nice "fin" scar from nosing the board deep and it breaking the water next to my face.