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Discussion in 'Rider Down' started by paulbschmidt, Apr 9, 2009.

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  1. mfoga

    mfoga Intense Whore

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    Dude honestly if you have a broken clavicle and not a torn rotator cuff you should be very happy. A broken clavicle is not to bad, I have had one, but a torn rotator cuff would likely require surgery.

    Heal up and remember that bones typically heal stronger then before so it would be harder to break next time.:beer:
     
    mfoga, Apr 10, 2009
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  2. sage31

    sage31 Hardtail Abuser

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    heal up quick man,

    not being able to ride is almost as bad as the injury itself. #-o
     
    sage31, Apr 11, 2009
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    jimmymats Member

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    Good luck healing up. In the meantime, if you want to scout out the luge so you're ready for next time I just took this footage with my new helmet cam:

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    jimmymats, Apr 13, 2009
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  4. wizard

    wizard tradersancho's dad

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    Wow! The Luge looks much scarier in your video than in real life. Must be the fish eye lens.:?:
     
    wizard, Apr 13, 2009
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    SlowRide Professional Jerk

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    100% agreed... torn muscles take a lot longer to heal than bones. Good luck and sooner than you know it you'll be back out there!
     
    SlowRide, Apr 13, 2009
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    paulbschmidt KNEEL BEFORE ZOD

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    Thanks for the video....I think I bit it right around 2:22 or so.....from what I recall.

    Thanks for the reminder. I will be in surgery Tuesday morning to repair the damage. Hopefully back out on the Luge soon.

    Best,

    PS
     
    paulbschmidt, Apr 16, 2009
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  7. Terry

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    Bighit8, that was really cool to read...Those are the kinds of stories the Media needs to be emphasizing in my opinion.

    Speaking of camaraderie I cannot bring myself to whiz past hikers or stopped riders even when they yield off the trail.. I have hiked before and it isn't the best feeling when a time trialing MTBer flys by without even a "hello" or 'thanks'. I figure my antics along with many other people might preserve the fragile relationship between hikers and mountain bikers... Equestrians I have lost all hope on though ;-)

    To the original poster: Way to go! I would have remained splayed on the Luge overnight... It takes a lot to get up and walk to the end.. Sometimes I feel like convincing my friends to pack a stretcher in case I go down.. I am the weakest crasher ever =D

    Cheers,

    Terry
     
    Terry, Apr 17, 2009
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  8. Johnny Dirt

    Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!

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    Just came across your post. Hope your healing well.
     
    Johnny Dirt, Apr 17, 2009
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    herzalot Well-Known Member

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    3:08

    It was at 3:08 on his video. Good luck with your surgery!
     
    herzalot, Apr 19, 2009
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    solo_rider New Member

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    You've got that right. I recently had a shoulder injury from a fall and experienced the same thing. Mountain bikers are some kind folks. I had multiple people stop and ask me if I needed help (which I did) and one of them even flagged down a jeep for me, who kindly drove me back to my truck. :beer: I plan on repaying other downed riders I may encounter some day.

    Good job getting out of the trail on your own. Hope you heal fast and see you on the luge,

    -solo
     
    solo_rider, Apr 25, 2009
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