New wheels, new wounds!

stingray4540

stingray4540

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Friday I picked up a brand new, used set of wheels for the trails! Had to do a bit of bargaining with the wife, to allow me to spend so much...

But anyways, I scored this awesome '05 Santa Cruz Blur XC, w/ xt and xtr components. Obviously I was excited, so I hit up Mike for a quick ride near his place.

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So, the ride was going great, until I decided to try a little jump that was beyond my riding skillz.

Result: One broken hip(pelvis technically), one broken elbow, and a few scrapes.

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So, I won't be riding again for a while... Now my new babies gotta sit in the garage all by her lonesome.:(

Luckily I was with Mike and he's a patient guy, and used to be a wilderness emt. Poor guy feels so bad too, he keeps apologizing as if he could do anything about it.

No worries Mike, stuff happens, my only regret is we didn't have video. Heck, if it weren't for you helping me out, I might not have ever gotten down from that trail.

So to add some survival aspect to this, if you broke a hip or leg in the wilderness, you better have several signaling devises, 'cause it's gonna be a VERY slow walk out, if you can walk at all. Just a reminder of how important signaling is, and letting someone know were you are going, and when you expect too return.
 
I'm glad Mike was there to help. I'm also glad you are technically ok. I hope you heal quickly and get back on and enjoy the new wheels.
 
Good thing you had someone with you. Otherwise we may be readin your obit or a spine tingling account of how you drug yourself over miles and miles of sharp rocks etc. Before getting to any kind of help.

Get well soon.
 
wildmike said:
Good thing you had someone with you. Otherwise we may be readin your obit or a spine tingling account of how you drug yourself over miles and miles of sharp rocks etc. Before getting to any kind of help.

Get well soon.
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Or how his addiction to Man vs Wild gave him the knowledge to make it out alive.:rolleyes::D
 
Ouch ... you were lucky to have Mike along for sure.
Try and look at the bright side as it could've been much worse.
 
Commiserations!

That must have been one heck of a jump!

Its a positive thing that you share your experience to help others prepare for an unexpected incident on the trail, thank you.
 
Talk about your all time backfire!

Man, that looks like a rough set of injuries. I hope all your injuries heal quick!
 
Extreeeeeeemmmmeeeee!!! :eek:

Ouch. Broken pelvis- that's no joke. That'll take the spring out of your lovemaking game for a while. Hope you heal quick. :thumbup:
 
Yikes. You didn't happen to damage any knives in all this did you? (sorry, but's that an obligatory question in these types of threads.)
 
What disapointment.
To have to wait to get back on that sweet bike.

When you get back on her, go for an epic ride and post some photos.
Wishing you a quick recovery.
 
:eek: Dude........:(


Nick, that sucks bro. You had a helluva crash it sounds like. It happens sometimes. Dont let it discourage you.

Ive been there bro. many times. Your wounds will heal and you will be back in the saddle again soon tryin to take on that jump. :cool:

Cool bike though man!! Im always happy to see more people gettin into biking. You live in one of the best places on earth for it. :thumbup:

I wish you a speedy recovery, and hope to hit some trails with you next year when we come back out... :thumbup:

PS- next time film it. :p;)
 
How's the bike :D

Seriously man - hope your wounds heal fast and your rubber is always on the right side:thumbup:
 
took the training wheels off to soon...


j/k

hope you have a speedy recovery!
 
ouch... that looks like it hurts. give me a call if you need anything. I'll come by to help ya out.
 
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