Why Don't Surfers Like to Wear Life Jackets?

Most surfers don't would like to wear life jackets, especially the traditional styles. it’s because:

1) As a surfer, they all would like to maneuver and attempt any tricks while wearing one of these devices, the life jacket would limit these thoughts so much, such as the so big volume to increase resistance, rough fabric to let body be uncomfortable …

2) The surfboard is always with a ankle leash, this also can ensure the surfer’s safety.

3) Some surfers would wear professional surfing wetsuit, this also can provide some buoyancy and inherent safety.

4) The big waves surfers choose to wear flotation vests packed with small carbon dioxide canisters as this would be better to keep save.

Therefore, even surfers choose not to wear life jackets. But what’s the big deal why not wear a life jacket anyway for extra assurance?