Why you shoudn't carry your board bare hand - Snowboarding Forum

SimonB · 03-31-2012, 10:56 AM

2 weeks ago we went boarding for the afternoon. Upon leaving, my GF went to the restroom (what a surprise...) and my 10 y.o. son and I started taking off helmets, gloves, etc, as it was very warm.

When in the parking lot, my son slip and fell on an ice patch. Bare hands. Carrying his board. GF went to get a patroller to take care of it, as it was a deep cut. Then they had to fill in a report. It was funny because "parking lot" doesn't figure in the "where the hell did it happen" choice list.

We then went and waited 4 hours (thanks "free" health system...) at the hospital for stitches.

Here's a picture after the cleaning, before the stitches:

SnowMotion · 03-31-2012, 11:21 AM

Nice Battle wound! I hope he is a tuff little shredder and gets back out there!

**HoboMaster** · 03-31-2012, 12:33 PM

Hey, at least your healthcare is "free". I would have stuck a paper towel on it to stop the bleeding and went about my business, at least you have that option

NWBoarder · 03-31-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by HoboMaster

Hey, at least your healthcare is "free". I would have stuck a paper towel on it to stop the bleeding and went about my business, at least you have that option

I would have used some Super Glue, or barring that option, a napkin and some Duct Tape. But that's how you have to roll with no health insurance.

slyder · 03-31-2012, 03:10 PM

vet sutures at any Tractor & Supply
quick stitch up and your on your way

SimonB · 03-31-2012, 04:22 PM

He's already back at it. I told him to keep his glove to carry his board today. He didn't find me funny.

AcroPhile · 03-31-2012, 09:20 PM

At least you had the option of going to the hospital. For lot of us uninsured folks living in the US this isn't an option. Four hour wait or not.

Bretfred · 03-31-2012, 10:37 PM

Superglue FTW, or new skin which is basically the same thing with antiseptic. Fixed some gnarly gashes with it. No health insurance stubborn prick blah blah blah lol. I always kinda wondered if the edge could do damage now i know.

jdmccright · 04-02-2012, 01:26 AM

I hate when Canadians bitch about free health care when in the US even if you have insurance like me it takes 5 hours and still cost me 200 bucks. Just be happy that your government gives it to you for free!

legallyillegal · 04-02-2012, 02:59 AM

ive done that shit sharpening edges and the file guide slips

03-31-2012, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
SimonB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Quebec, QC Posts: 326	Why you shoudn't carry your board bare hand 2 weeks ago we went boarding for the afternoon. Upon leaving, my GF went to the restroom (what a surprise...) and my 10 y.o. son and I started taking off helmets, gloves, etc, as it was very warm. When in the parking lot, my son slip and fell on an ice patch. Bare hands. Carrying his board. GF went to get a patroller to take care of it, as it was a deep cut. Then they had to fill in a report. It was funny because "parking lot" doesn't figure in the "where the hell did it happen" choice list. We then went and waited 4 hours (thanks "free" health system...) at the hospital for stitches. Here's a picture after the cleaning, before the stitches:

03-31-2012, 12:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
HoboMaster Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sandpoint / Moscow, ID Posts: 2,301	Hey, at least your healthcare is "free". I would have stuck a paper towel on it to stop the bleeding and went about my business, at least you have that option __________________ PowderHound and TreeNinja

03-31-2012, 03:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
slyder Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Milwaukee Suburbs Posts: 1,922	vet sutures at any Tractor & Supply quick stitch up and your on your way __________________ Thanks -Slyder

03-31-2012, 10:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bretfred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 121	Superglue FTW, or new skin which is basically the same thing with antiseptic. Fixed some gnarly gashes with it. No health insurance stubborn prick blah blah blah lol. I always kinda wondered if the edge could do damage now i know. Last edited by Bretfred; 03-31-2012 at 10:38 PM. Reason: im an idiot

04-02-2012, 02:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
legallyillegal -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: fuck Snowboarding Posts: 4,446	ive done that shit sharpening edges and the file guide slips __________________ THERE ARE SPECIFIC REASONS AS TO WHY I AM MORE LOCAL THAN YOU GOD IS DONUT

03-31-2012, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
SnowMotion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 224	Nice Battle wound! I hope he is a tuff little shredder and gets back out there!

03-31-2012, 04:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
SimonB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Quebec, QC Posts: 326	He's already back at it. I told him to keep his glove to carry his board today. He didn't find me funny.

03-31-2012, 09:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
AcroPhile Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver Posts: 627	At least you had the option of going to the hospital. For lot of us uninsured folks living in the US this isn't an option. Four hour wait or not.

04-02-2012, 01:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
jdmccright Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 199	I hate when Canadians bitch about free health care when in the US even if you have insurance like me it takes 5 hours and still cost me 200 bucks. Just be happy that your government gives it to you for free!

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