Crashed during pratice today.

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  1. TranceRider

    TranceRider No, I don't Ride a GIANT

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    Time to get out the Icy Hot and Advil... hope you can get back up and riding soon! It's gut-wrenching to have to sit on the sidelines watching everyone else having all the MTB fun!
     
    TranceRider, May 22, 2011
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  2. runoverhikers

    runoverhikers New Member

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    Why not wear one of these? At least it didn't turn out too badly, that rock could have wrecked your back.

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    runoverhikers, May 22, 2011
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  3. thomaswildchild

    thomaswildchild Active Member

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    I have one from last years 661 line. It would not have helped one bit. I hit that rock below the hard pads shown.
     
    thomaswildchild, May 22, 2011
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  4. runoverhikers

    runoverhikers New Member

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    And what if it was 3" higher?

    If your pressure suit fits correctly it should cover nearly down to your ass, which if I'm not mistaken, is pretty much all of your back. ;)
     
    runoverhikers, May 22, 2011
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  5. da big hills

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    I could not tell much from the vid except you took that sweeper wide, seems you kept your head up. I think its the lens that makes it hard to tell. Best to you
    Happy Trails
     
    da big hills, May 22, 2011
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  6. socalbrodie

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    If you keep your speed into and over that gap, you end up wide, pointing right at that rock. There is not much time to plant, scrub speed and turn. i just about clipped it on every run.
     
    socalbrodie, May 22, 2011
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  7. quikflip27

    quikflip27 It Hurts So GOOD!

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    heal up quick bud!
     
    quikflip27, May 22, 2011
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  8. mtbbiker

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    Bummer Thomas I hope you get well soon!
     
    mtbbiker, May 22, 2011
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  9. BROWNIE

    BROWNIE I'm good at recess!

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    Hate to see you hurt there TWC, any time you're seeing sky, ground, sky, ground...it can't be good. Heal up my friend and take care, your after work rides are soon!
     
    BROWNIE, May 22, 2011
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  10. Hotchkiss

    Hotchkiss human being

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    Thomas, get some fish oil pills and take 4-5 pills ever 2-3 hours. When ever I get a sore knee and or back from riding (or anything for that matter), I start taking the fish oil. at least 8 pills before bed, and another 15-18 the next day. Those and stretching get me back to new quick.
     
    Hotchkiss, May 22, 2011
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  11. socalbrodie

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    socalbrodie, May 22, 2011
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  12. thomaswildchild

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    the track guy said he saw plenty of people crash the same way I did. Oh and thanks Bryguy17 for not running my bike over while I was flying through the air.
     
    thomaswildchild, May 22, 2011
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  13. doublewide

    doublewide Ride Life....Ride GIANT

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    What are you doing TWC???? It is good to get the crash outta the way on a practice run but you shouldnt be getting hurt! Hope you feel better! Take care,comb your hair. ;)


    shitty
     
    doublewide, May 23, 2011
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  14. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    Fish Oil is great for inflammation, I take it every day. You might want to consider liquid, I use Carlson's Lemon flavor and I get it at Vitaman Shoppe.
     
    denmother, May 23, 2011
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  15. thomaswildchild

    thomaswildchild Active Member

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    We've got some at home so ill try it!

    Shitty: no I will not comb my hair! :lol:
     
    thomaswildchild, May 23, 2011
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  16. JSD

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    Thomas heal up hope you are getting better, sorry to hear about the crash, hope to see you on the trails soon.
     
    JSD, May 23, 2011
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    No good Tommy! Sorry to hear man. Rest up and hopefully you'll feel better in no time!
     
    XcShane, May 23, 2011
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  18. denmother

    denmother Gone riding....

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    I wondered what happened to you! Sending healing vibes your way!
     
    denmother, May 23, 2011
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  19. Fullerton Mike

    Fullerton Mike I LOVE BIKES!

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    Thomas. Ryan said you bent your bars when you fell. Bummer we got orange ones. Hope you feel better bro
     
    Fullerton Mike, May 23, 2011
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  20. eruizela

    eruizela mountain bike addict

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    Heal up, see you at the races
     
    eruizela, May 24, 2011
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