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BigmountainVMD · 01-14-2013, 05:04 PM

Bummer man. I feel like those warm days always get people... myself included. Speedy recovery to ya.

Varza · 01-14-2013, 05:22 PM

Wow, I am so sorry to hear about your accident! But at least you dodged a (huge) bullet there. I hope your recovery fast and as comfortable as it can be!

I've never tried jumps (yes yes, I am noob), but this may have just put me off them for life.

poutanen · 01-14-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sabatoa

I broke my back yesterday riding with a bunch of guys from the forum.

Holy shit! Bummer for the season but glad you'll be able to ride again one day!!!

This thread makes me think I made the right decision yesterday. Lake Louise finally has their park setup and my buddy hit the first kicker a few times (probably about 10-15 feet as well). I was tempted but didn't feel right so I just played on the kiddie jumps that have no kicker...

Speedy recovery! Enjoy the drugs! lol

wrathfuldeity · 01-15-2013, 05:25 AM

Vibes man, scary shit when that happens...my mom lived 24 years as a quad from a spinal cord injury. Glad your prognosis is good.

timmytard · 01-15-2013, 10:42 AM

Glad to hear you're all right, cause ya, you are lucky.

I shattered my tailbone & cracked a heel bone on an over shoot. When I came out of nappy time, there were all these people everywhere. I didn't really know what happened, but I seemed to be a hit, everybody wanted to talk to me.

Rehab sucks, as you might know.

This ones even shittier, push yourself harder than you have for anything else, ever.
Also very gratifying when you make it back

If it doesn't kill you, it'll only make you stronger.

You'll be 100% again, maybe not by next season, but @ least enough to get out there next season.

It's tough & slow, be determined.
The pow is only sweeter, from here on in.

TT

Leo · 01-15-2013, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BurtonAvenger

Eh I'm a fan of over shooting vs knuckling. I can 9 out of 10 times ride out an over shoot, but with a knuckle that's a day ender for me.

To be fair to Sam, there was no way he was going to get that board back down any. He slipped and slipped hard. Board was more than 90 degrees up in front of him and the jump was only a 10 footer so he wouldn't have had enough time even if he tried. It was doomed from the start.

I honestly was about to laugh at him because I was getting ready to hit the same jump until I saw him. I rode past the kicker and saw/heard that this was no longer a laughing matter.

Crazy thing is, I was more scared than him initially. Dude is so damn stubborn. I was yelling at him to quit fucking moving. Neck/back injuries necessitate you stay put or you risk further injury.

Anyway, I'm glad you're already discharged Sam. Like I said, don't be bummed about the kicker thing. None of us have to hit the park up and no, you won't be killing our stoke. 99.9% of the stoke comes from riding with you guys alone. The other .01% comes from the fact that I'm even able to be out there riding at all haha.

Also, in terms of speed checking, I was more referring to speed checking the first few attempts so you get to know the jump. Then you can just do your drop zone thing.

I do what Snowolf said though. I like to speed check at the top rather than change my drop zone. But right now, I still have a mental hurdle that's making me speed check too much.

sabatoa · 01-15-2013, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmytard

It's tough & slow, be determined.
The pow is only sweeter, from here on in.

TT

Right on. I will.

sabatoa · 01-15-2013, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leo

To be fair to Sam, there was no way he was going to get that board back down any. He slipped and slipped hard. Board was more than 90 degrees up in front of him and the jump was only a 10 footer so he wouldn't have had enough time even if he tried. It was doomed from the start.

I honestly was about to laugh at him because I was getting ready to hit the same jump until I saw him. I rode past the kicker and saw/heard that this was no longer a laughing matter.

Crazy thing is, I was more scared than him initially. Dude is so damn stubborn. I was yelling at him to quit fucking moving. Neck/back injuries necessitate you stay put or you risk further injury.

Anyway, I'm glad you're already discharged Sam. Like I said, don't be bummed about the kicker thing. None of us have to hit the park up and no, you won't be killing our stoke. 99.9% of the stoke comes from riding with you guys alone. The other .01% comes from the fact that I'm even able to be out there riding at all haha.

Also, in terms of speed checking, I was more referring to speed checking the first few attempts so you get to know the jump. Then you can just do your drop zone thing.

I do what Snowolf said though. I like to speed check at the top rather than change my drop zone. But right now, I still have a mental hurdle that's making me speed check too much.

It's funny that *this* is the run I have moments after you and I are debating the damn speed checks. Anything to win an argument hey Leo?

chomps1211 · 01-15-2013, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by sabatoa

It's funny that *this* is the run I have moments after you and I are debating the damn speed checks. Anything to win an argument hey Leo?

Hit you with that Damned Asian KungFu-HooDoo, eh??

Glad to hear you're out the hospital BTW!

Leo · 01-15-2013, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabatoa

It's funny that *this* is the run I have moments after you and I are debating the damn speed checks. Anything to win an argument hey Leo?

Lol.

If we were hitting the jumps that BA hits, I wouldn't have debated you. When you're talking about those kinds of distances, you definitely want to stay super clear of the knuckle. Besides, on those you have much more transition and air time to help you out. On 10footers, knuckles won't do much unless you're landing on your head.

01-15-2013, 05:25 AM	#44 (permalink)
wrathfuldeity Resident poet Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bham Posts: 2,701	Vibes man, scary shit when that happens...my mom lived 24 years as a quad from a spinal cord injury. Glad your prognosis is good. __________________

01-15-2013, 10:42 AM	#45 (permalink)
timmytard Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: I can see Santa shoveling his driveway Posts: 1,354	Glad to hear you're all right, cause ya, you are lucky. I shattered my tailbone & cracked a heel bone on an over shoot. When I came out of nappy time, there were all these people everywhere. I didn't really know what happened, but I seemed to be a hit, everybody wanted to talk to me. Rehab sucks, as you might know. This ones even shittier, push yourself harder than you have for anything else, ever. Also very gratifying when you make it back If it doesn't kill you, it'll only make you stronger. You'll be 100% again, maybe not by next season, but @ least enough to get out there next season. It's tough & slow, be determined. The pow is only sweeter, from here on in. TT __________________ If whatever doesn't kill you, only makes you stronger. Then I am so close to immortality

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01-14-2013, 05:04 PM	#41 (permalink)
BigmountainVMD Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 689	Bummer man. I feel like those warm days always get people... myself included. Speedy recovery to ya.

01-14-2013, 05:22 PM	#42 (permalink)
Varza Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 107	Wow, I am so sorry to hear about your accident! But at least you dodged a (huge) bullet there. I hope your recovery fast and as comfortable as it can be! I've never tried jumps (yes yes, I am noob), but this may have just put me off them for life.