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Discussion in 'Crash Confessions' started by konakc, May 31, 2021.


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  1. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    So going down TNA having a good old time right towards the end turn the corner and there were two hikers right in front of me so I overreacted and broke too hard causing me to lose traction to fall basically punching my hand into a rock
    the rock won..
    Broken wrist same hand as the old broken thumb
    Looks like I'll be out for at least two to four months need surgery
    Realizing that I'm just getting too old for gnarly trails probably need to go back to floop talking ambulance ride to the ER
    Irony TNA is now going to be mountain biking downhill only no hikers haha
    I've been ridingfor over 20 years and only in the last six months have I had any serious injuries My processing speed is just slowing down...
    Time to and some fire roads
    Really going to miss mountain biking for the next few months
     
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  2. mountaingirl sara

    mountaingirl sara iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    So Cal
    Name:
    Sara
    Current Bike:
    Ibis Ripley
    Sorry to hear this! I saw your post on Strava but didn’t make the connection.
    Glad your not calling it...good for you! I’m learning that going slower isn’t so terrible :laugh: I’ll be with you on the no riding list soon, knee surgery #3 is coming up. We’ll get though this and ride again! :cool::thumbsup:
     
  3. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    She keeps licking my broken hand like she knows something's wrong Good dog

    IMG_20210528_110118.jpg
     
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  4. CBone

    CBone iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    Antelope Valley
    Name:
    Tucker
    Current Bike:
    Intense Primer
    :thumbsdown::thumbsdown:
     
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  5. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    Yeah… Seeing it on Strava was a shock after what you went through with the hand already. :(

    Heal up…
     
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  6. blixet

    blixet Well-Known Member

    Location:
    San Gabriel Valley
    Name:
    Tom
    Current Bike:
    Transition Scout, TJ Ti
    Sorry you had to experience that. Hope the healing process goes quickly and you make a full recovery. Now you are due for a string of really good luck!
     
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  7. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    Do what you feel is right Kona. Heal up and get back to it.
     
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  8. Danimal

    Danimal iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Dan
    Current Bike:
    Epic Evo
    Oh man...sorry to hear this. Take it easy, treat the hand well and you'll be back soon enough.
    I gave you a like, but it's a no like, like.

    Yep, animals know when things aren't right. So you can bet the puppy is in tune with the injury and doing its best to help!
     
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  9. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    I'm with you on the toning it down part. I'm tired of getting beat up. Heal up quick! You'll be back out there in no time.
     
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  10. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    This sucks.
     
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  11. mtnbikej

    mtnbikej J-Zilla

    Location:
    Orange
    Name:
    J
    Current Bike:
    SC Chameleon SS, SC Hightower
    Damn KC.....that sucks. Don't let it knock you down though. Sometimes it is just bad luck.

    Heal up.
     
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  12. mike

    mike iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Western US
    Name:
    Mike O
    Current Bike:
    HT, FS
    No like! Speedy healing to ya, spring chicken. You got tons more TnA runs in you. Get back to them and be careful when the time comes.
     
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  13. Voodoo Tom

    Voodoo Tom MTB Addict

    Location:
    Castaic
    Name:
    Tom Kokkinakis
    Current Bike:
    Mango one, black one, Ti one
    Darn KC sorry about the bad luck. I broke both wrists in the span of 5 months about 10 years ago. One needed a plate and a bunch of screws and the other did not. The one with the surgery is by far the better arm now. Bad luck runs in spurts so hopefully you’ll be able to put it behind you and get back to doing what you enjoy soon.
     
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  14. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    @konakc, well that’s poopie! How did the hikers react? What was your [self]-extraction like? Would you be interested in trying again with a safety break after you rehab?
     
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  15. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    The hikers were very nice they kept saying I'm so sorry I'm so sorry .. I was with a group of guys one was a doctor he said we need to call 911 to get you to the ER I was able to walk to Laguna canyon road.... But I had a new joint right above my wrist that normally doesn't bend... It was hard to look at
     
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  16. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    I've ridden TNA plenty of times clear that plenty of times but in the last 6 months I just been sucking it...
     
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  17. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    You received emergency service to the ER? No one in your riding group offered to drive you there? Did you go into shock? I become a heavy, stinky, flaccid carcass when I go into shock.
    Edit: have you measured your tire widths lately?
     
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  18. Cyclotourist

    Cyclotourist iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Redlands
    Name:
    David
    Current Bike:
    Don't fence me in!
    You bring up safety breaks but don't even address the new joint comment???
     
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  19. herzalot

    herzalot iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Laguna Beach
    Name:
    Chris
    Current Bike:
    2020 Revel Rail,Yeti SB 130 LR
    DAMMMMMITTTT!!! Stop that! :mad: :mad: :mad:

    This breaking bones and getting injured stuff sucks, people. Stop doing it! As others said - wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. And then a complete and speedy psychological readjustment so that riding is every bit as fun again as it was up until that crash!

    PS: I couldn't get myself to click "like" on your original post. We need an "appreciate" button.
     
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  20. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    Ddd...I could use a wild horse safety break..might help w the joint..
     
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  21. Ocpop

    Ocpop Well-Known Member

    Location:
    Mission Viejo
    Name:
    Paul K
    Current Bike:
    Pivot trail
    What a bummer! Time for a xc bike and fire roads. Heal up!
     
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  22. DangerDirtyD

    DangerDirtyD iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    CA
    Name:
    Chicken Nugget
    Current Bike:
    2018 Guerrilla Gravity SMASH
    Let’s aim for an October rendezvous. Until then, time to be designated shuttle driver!
     
  23. Mikie

    Mikie Admin/iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    NW Arkansas
    Name:
    Mikie Watson
    Current Bike:
    Ibis DV9 / SC Hightower
    Dang it KC!
    :eek:Unless you are way older than I think, I’m not buying it?
    Ok... I just said that cuz I’m sad. :(Do what you must. But keep the spark!
    Thank goodness you can still type on imtbtrails...:whistling:
    :)Heal up buddy!
     
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  24. Luis

    Luis iMTB Addict

    Location:
    Sylmar
    Name:
    Luis
    Current Bike:
    La Diabla
    @konakc No Bueno
    @mountaingirl sara No Bueno

    I don’t think fireroads are any safer. Broke my collarbone on one in 2009 :confused:
     
  25. konakc

    konakc iMTB Rockstah

    Name:
    kc
    Ddd... October I'm gonna join u in that safety break...
     
  26. Faust29

    Faust29 Moderator

    Location:
    irgendwo
    Name:
    B. Bunny
    Current Bike:
    I gots some bikes.
    You're going to heal as fast as Kate Courtney. Sorry, she's better looking, though... :p
     
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  27. UPSed

    UPSed iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Simi Valley
    Name:
    Ed
    Current Bike:
    Niner Jet 9 RDO
    But does he have a road bike to train on? :whistling:
     
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  28. SnakeCharmer

    SnakeCharmer iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    Front Range, San Gabes
    Name:
    Mike, aka "Ssnake"
    Current Bike:
    YT Izzo
    The title of this thread reminds me of...

     
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  29. da big hills

    da big hills iMTB Rockstah

    Location:
    pearl harbor
    Name:
    cagey
    Current Bike:
    enduro 29
    ouch, sorry to hear about another. I agree, shoot, I never even, hardly even take air anymore but still. Please heal up soon, the trails must be getting pretty empty with all of us on the injured list
    Happy trails in our dreams
     
  30. Runs with Scissors

    Runs with Scissors iMTB Hooligan

    Location:
    West Anaheim
    Name:
    Mark Whitaker
    Current Bike:
    Giant XTC with pedals
    This is an indication that you're doing something incorrectly. Correct that. Don't do this anymore. :gotnothing:o_O:eek:
     
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