Good Vibes Needed

Discussion in 'Crash Confessions' started by Derek13, Dec 20, 2018.


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  1. Derek13

    Derek13 Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    Derek Smith
    Current Bike:
    SC Hightower
    Hello All. One of our brothers had a freak accident that will have him off the bikes for some time. I won't disclose his name until he decides to share his details. I would just like to ask for some good thoughts and vibes for all of those who are ailing and/or going through tough times. I'm sure it has something to do with the season, but I can't help think of the sick and injured out there. He's my riding buddy and that relationship is stronger then we often realize. I've been in some heavy situations and places together that most non mtb people will ever experience or see. Hard to see him laid up and in pain not being able to help much.
    Happy Holidays everyone. Keep it safe out there.
     
  2. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    Positive vibes sent out into the ether. Best wishes to all those ailing and healing, particularly those suffering.
     
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  3. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    Vibes sent. Hoping for minimal downtime.
     
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  4. BonsaiNut

    BonsaiNut iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Troutman, NC
    Name:
    Greg P
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower CC XX1
    It can happen to the best of us. I try to never take the mountain for granted, but sometimes my concentration slips.

    Healing vibes!!
     
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  5. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    Best wishes to the injured rider, Derek. Speedy and most complete recovery, if yer reading this!
     
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  6. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Sounds like your buddy is pretty banged up, sucks but it happens. Major healing vibes sent for a full and speedy recovery. Frequent phone calls and visits might serve as some good medicine for your pal @Derek13...
     
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  7. knucklebuster

    knucklebuster Well-Known Member

    Location:
    34.2295° N, 117.2257° W
    Name:
    Dave
    Current Bike:
    Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail
    Fast healing wishes for your friend, and to others that are ailing, biking related or other.
     
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  8. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Injuries suck....serious injuries suck even more.

    Been on both sides of this equation....and it’s a situation that I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

    Healing vibes to “mystery” rider.
     
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  9. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Healing vibes and well wishes to the mystery rider. :unsure:
     
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  10. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Prayer sent for the mystery rider. Grace for the healing process and speedy recovery!
    Sometimes the mountains remind us of how fragile we are and other times they reveal our strength
     
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  11. buggravy

    buggravy iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Calabasas
    Name:
    Matt
    Current Bike:
    Transition Sentinel
    Love this. Kind of John Muir-esque.
     
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  12. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Heal vibes/prayers/best wishes sent.
     
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  13. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Thanks, I love his quotes, he’s my kind of people.
     
  14. jdubb

    jdubb Member

    Location:
    Costa Mesa
    Name:
    John Williams
    Current Bike:
    2018 Santa Cruz Tallboy cc

    So I guess I’ll post up while I’m chilling in my hospital room:)
    I was out Saturday on a rather brushy hillclimb and a sharp branch impaled my right shin and breaks off! On the hillclimb no less (unfortunately no dramatic story of high speed wipeout). Total freak event
    The branch went deep and pain was intense. I was unable to put any weight on my leg but was able to coast back down approximately 4 miles with one leg clipped in.
    Got to Hoag and had my “splinter” extracted
    At my ortho appointment yesterday, doc explains that wound is very large & deep and he needs to open me up, clean out and assess damage
    Surgery last night went well- muscle damage but doc says that’ll heal no problems-concern is to treat for infection and prognosis is good

    Kind of embarrassed to complain about my “splinter” considering all the gnarly injuries I’ve read about here

    I am dealing with considerable pain & my right leg is looking large
    Bummed to be off bike for a while but certainly look forward to getting back ASAP

    Derek, your a great friend and I cherish our time together especially out on trail
    I greatly appreciate the healing vibes from all and feel better already.

    Trail photo- not so bad
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    I’ve got some great (graphic) photos of the extraction procedure that I thought best not to post.

    Happy holidays all
    Be safe and I hope to see you out on the trail soon!!
     
  15. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    Heal up quick! Good vibes your way.

    that's the biggest splinter I've ever seen, guess I won't be complaining about cactus thorns anymore.
     
  16. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    That beats every cactus needle story ever posted on IMTBTrails.;)

    Quite the souvenir. Heal up quick and get back up on the horse. :thumbsup:
     
  17. CBone

    CBone iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Antelope Valley
    Name:
    Tucker
    Current Bike:
    Intense Primer
    Yikes:gag:. The leg pic just shows the "tip of the Iceberg" so to speak. Heal up @jdubb and take it easy. You be back.
    Hang on to the souvenir!
    P.S. Maybe you can post the other pics in a separate thread with a warning. Some of us can take it :devilish:
     
  18. Danmtchl

    Danmtchl iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Bakersfield
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    2020 Trek Fuel EX 9.7
  19. rossage

    rossage iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    East Sacramento
    Name:
    Ross Lawson
    Current Bike:
    Highball
    Dude!!!!! That is GNARLY!!!!

    And I complain about those darn yucca needles...
     
  20. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    YIKES! Nothing to be embarrassed about. That's a serious wound and glad to hear that you had it taken care of and that you'll good as new soon enough.
     
  21. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    Foly Huck! Glad you didn't post pics of the extraction. Glad you're okay.
     
  22. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    @jdubb, thanks for the update! Deep wounds and infection are serious. Glad to hear this situation is working itself out. :geek: Cheers, man :cool:
     
  23. Stkx66

    Stkx66 iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Southern California
    Name:
    Steve
    Current Bike:
    Santa Cruz Hightower 27+/ 29r
    Wow! I hope you heal up quickly. That piece of branch is quite large-sorry that happened to you.
     
  24. Grego

    Grego iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Fullerton
    Name:
    joe
    Current Bike:
    WFO9
    Whoa that looks nasty! Healing vibes your way jdubb.
     
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  25. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    "The mountains are calling & I must go."

    Too bad what he started turned into what it did.
     
  26. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    Gnarly! That looks excruciating. Such a freak accident.

    Like the others, I am sending healing vibes, thoughts, prayers, mojo, karma, kismet - whatever it takes.
     
  27. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Ouch and I cry and complain about a 2mm long splinter. That’s a frikkin tree branch and a dull one at that. Looks like a bullet hole. Mountain bikers are some tough mf’ers.
     
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  28. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    :eek: Oh my gosh @jdubb !
    When I saw your leg I got this weird feeling behind my knees. That ain’t nothing to be embarrassed about. That stick is crazy talk! You did that going up hill?

    I don’t know how long you are down, but I found hanging out here a great way to pass down time.
    Soon enough we will be hazing you and you will be riding!

    Praying for a fast and relatively painless recovery my imtbrothah!
    Man! Let us know if you need anything!

    :thumbsup:Mikie
     
  29. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Good gravy, that’s more than a splinter! Heal fast and stay out of the bushes!
     
  30. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Do you mean the overpopulated parks etc?
     
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