I grew up as a gymnast and athlete doing all kinds of crazy things. December of 2022 I did a flip into a foam pit, something I had done hundreds of times, but landed slightly on my neck. Now I’m a c6 quadriplegic. Crazy how resilient yet fragile we are.
just shows that it only has to be one little mistake, and a not so spectacular crash, to result in a huge injury. Sometimes I question whether the risk of severe physical injury, is really worth the buzz when doing downhill riding, because lets face it, that crash could happen to anybody at any given time.
It's not. Get another hobby. One that preferably doesn't A. Kill you, or B. Leaves your friends/family feeding you your meals through a straw for the rest of your life.
@@mdc123-v2v Yeah you are right mate. I packed in this sport last summer after a bad crash. I've had far worse crashes prior that have resulted in needing surgeries. But my last crash was the final straw. I realised after that my health was more important than an adrenaline rush.
@@DaveJenvey I feel you. Me too. 36 now and after witnessing my best friend shatter his femur, break 4 ribs and his clavicle in a low speed wipe I packed it in last year. It's all fun and games when you're young and have no fear or responsibility but when you're older things change. Traded in my NP Reactor for a Digger and go XC bike packing instead - I get to enjoy the scenery, camp, take photos and play with the drone, all without the risk of serious injury. A lot of people will tell you it's completely possible to MTB and not get injured, but with every trail center pushing super gnar tracks to compensate with the fast aggro FS frames people are riding it's not a question of "if" you get hurt, but "when".
A friend of mine had a really bad crash. Similar to this that left him paralyzed. Since that day i no longer do any downhill riding. I still ride my bike everyday but only on rec trails and such near my house. Def not worth it.
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That was a hell of a tough watch knowing what was going to happen. I’m so sorry about your injuries mate and wish you all the very best. That was some great riding btw
I fell last year and nearly broke my neck, was laying in the woods for a half hour in pain, my buddy fell 2 days ago and he also hurt his neck bad. We are done going fast downhill. These crashes are for real and you don't even have to go fast to get hurt bad.
@@jeffreysisti6653 I was going 7 mph on a perfectly smooth trail on my way to the parking lot after riding at a local MTB park. Zoned out, hit a boulder, fell, separated my shoulder and tore the joint. Took a surgery and almost a year of physical therapy before I could ride again. Not the same as a neck injury but just shows how little it takes to cause a severe and dangerous problem. Glad you made it, can't imagine how scary that must have been lying in the woods with a broken neck.
This video isn't what I expected since the dude riding is clearly pretty good and did some drops most average trail riders would consider really big. But the section of the course the accident happened looks pretty similar to what a lot of average riders might encounter on a trail ride. I think what it boils down to is that the spine and neck are fragile and you can land wrong doing something pretty mild and end up with a severe injury.
Been riding three years.Getting faster and faster with more confidence.Had a very violent crash on a fast downhill section and almost snapped my neck.Couldnt sleep for a month and am now just getting feeling and strength back in my right arm and hand.Real wake up call and I'm definetly done with full send downhill runs.Will be using those brakes more often now because I'm 39 with 2 young girls that need me.Pray you are doing well and so sorry.
@@cedarledgepublishing i was thinking that those 3 guys letting him go first caused him to lose concentration or be a little bit more reckless than he would have been because he was now "the pro" compared to those other guys so it made him go just a bit more, and poof. he is wheels, the man
So sorry you had to endure this, damn that literally send a shrill through me at impact. Keep warrior strong coming from another para for the past 25years since I was 18 from a wreck. Hope you're well.
I'm so sorry this happened to you, your biking skills were superb and it was simply bad luck. This could happen to anyone at any time for any reason, no one is immune. I've had bad falls as many have and it's just lucky or unlucky as to what happens. Please be well, I'm sure you've already learned to cope and will lead a great life going forward. I wish you all the best.
There has already been so much paralysis with this sport, is it worth it? Looking at the course, there would be 1000 opportunities to take a bad fall. It puzzles me.
My heart goes out to you. Mu girlfriend died from a riding accident. I hope I can help with some ideas: Protective spinal body gear needs to be created. The trails and need to be more strictly regulated. Dirt shifts and changes with every pass, thus it changes your racing lines and balance. One little pebble can change everything. Riders of all levels need to always do a pace walk and inspection of the track before each ride, and for to better visualize each sector, so they have no doubt, to increase safety. Tracks need to be carefully analyzed top down, for the worst to least dangerous sections and adjusted accordingly or prohibited.
Man I see you really rode very well that day except that unfortunate accident. You really are a pro-biker. I am so sorry to hear that you're paralyzed that day, then I read the comments learning you're getting better and better. And I am pretty sure that you'll be rather better in the near future. We're all with you brother..
@@car8820 yeah well i was over confident 2 days ago and now my wrist is broken. go easy on him. he did what he did and that is unfortunate that happened
IM just very greatful you are alive.please don't blame you.healing is hard long road.but you can do it.I rode for many years made it threw cancer.mobility issues. had to relearn how to walk.GOD is good.im up and walking on crutches. and cane.just put that in so you don't give up on those hard days.Ill keep you in prayers.again so glad your alive.
I get it, but I don’t. Crazy fast rides through rough terrain, freesolo’ing El Cap, wing suit flying, etc. Is an adrenaline rush worth the very real possibility of serious injury or death? Not to me.
No offense, but every action we take involves risks/injuries. Technically we all could have been paralyzed simply by being a kid and doing dumb shit on the playground. It’s the most natural thing in the world to want some excitement and fun, so I don’t think of this person as being stupid or oblivious. I hope he can pull through this as best he can, without falling into pointless mental excercices like “If only I hadn’t gotten on my bike that day” or “Why did this happen to me?”. The question in life isn’t “Am I going to suffer a lot?”, but “How am I going to cope with all the pain that WILL cross my path?”. It’s an unforeseen test of determination and character, and we all face that test sooner or later. (If you aren’t an adrenaline-junkie, it could very well be a mundane car accident, falling down some stairs, eating unhealthy and having heart problems, etc.) Inner strength doesn’t come from oneliners, platitudes, or rationalizations, it comes from experience and the ability to handle pain.
Man, this footage made me almost sick to my stomach because I just had a fall back in September and I am just now getting full use of my shoulder back. I say that I almost felt sick because it isn't how violent the crash is. It is how easily he was able to injure himself so severely, based on what looked like very cautious riding. All it took was a slip of his back wheel, and he was down. (I guess maybe his bike see hit his spine?) Man that puts things into perspective. Please get better, and I hope you have made much progress since the top posting about a year prior to my posting this.
I am really beginner in mountain bike. Full body protection is important right? Coz i see a lot of rider only wear full face helment? What can you advise for me?
Yeah, he was nailing the drops and fast smooth stuff, but every time he hit a technical section the bike was all over the place. Kind of riding that happens when you are tired or pushing too hard.
@@stevedrums1675 Overall I am grateful to be walking, and I'm able to do most things for short duration (ride motorcycles and work on cars). I struggle with constant, chronic nerve pain throughout my back and lower body, and can't really work. It's been tough, but I feel lucky for all that I do have.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD: Fantastic!! I’m so happy to hear that you’re moving forward. Having neck issues which lead to other issues, I can kind of relate - though not nearly at the level you have experienced. Living outside of Charlotte, next time I’m in Raleigh, coffees on me!!! Stay positive!! You’ve made my day!!
Really he was paralyzed from that little fall That's actually impressive. I've fallen 8 ft and landed on my back and side. Sorry to hear that happened to you but that's really unfortunate
I know, right! Dumbest little crash had the highest damage. The week before this I was pushing hard and fell off a literal cliff, 15 feet or so onto big rocks. I ran down the face of the cliff (somehow), tucked and rolled. Got a quarter inch cut on my elbow. Hit a tree on a blue trail, legs turn off.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD it's always the same, something that seems like a small bump is always the one that does the damage......I learned that the hard way with crushed vertebrae and a smashed shoulder blade.
@@Elpapieks Mixed bag I guess. I can walk, and that's huge! Glad the effects were not permanent. I am in constant, chronic pain, and haven't been able to work full time since. I don't ride any more, but have a motorcycle which helps a little. Overall, it's all good, and could've been much worse.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD I am so glad to hear you're walking again but not so glad about your constant pain. You're a warrior and keep up the fight brother. Hope that pain calms down for you
awe mate i am so sorry for you, i have had my share of motorbike accidents & have spinal damage too. but at least we were doing something that we love. take care mate.
Been riding dirt motorcycles for years. I feel they are safer because the tires and brakes work better and you can turn quickly , missing trees etc with a throttle blip. Also you have more steel structure absorbing impact. Bicycle people tend to go over the bars head first in a crash, cyclist usually dismount to the side which rarely affects the spine. Good luck to you.
This looks like a full axial compound injury caused by hyperflexion/extension. Essentially the spinal column being is compressed by the downward force of the riders helmet. This is the type of injury that a neckbrace is designed to stop or at least mitigate. Did you OTB head first into the tree?
It looks like the primary cause of the injury being severe enough to cause damage was his fall off the edge immediately before his visor caught the tree and yanked his head towards the sky. All of his body weight was falling downwards at the exact moment the tree grabbed his visor and yanked his head upwards. In a split second, 150+ pounds was exerted onto his vertebrae at an angle it wasn't supposed to be at. If he'd ridden off the edge without hitting the tree, he likely would've been OK. This was a very unique and unfortunate accident.
My condolences. I ride dirt bikes in the NW and just like your accident, sometimes a minor bobble can't be recovered but instead, you crash. In your case, a tree. May you find the courage and strenght to find a new hobby and joy and purpose in your life. My dog just went blind after glaucoma, and after only 2 days she's happy and going on with her life. Inspiration.
I find it amazing and horrifying that you were paralyzed and some how got back to walking again. Never heard of that happening before. Quit while you're ahead
Yeah, it's pretty rare. Football players sometimes get a similar thing called "stingers", where the nervous system is shocked by a tackle and just shuts off for self preservation. These stingers pass quickly, and are a less severe version of what happened to me. Bruised or crushed nerves, without being severed.
Looks so fun but this is what I'm afraid of I have hurt myself very bad crashing on bikes thank God nothing serious but I hope your able to ride again keep fighting hard I know this happened years ago but everything is possible!!
wow, I'm getting these on my recommendations and I'm so glad I ride gravel and my rides are most mild compared to these....but I still must be careful and hope for the best 🤞
I hope you're doing well. Riding a tight, difficult trail such as that is very demanding. As you ride, your strength and reflexes diminish, leading to a higher risk of mistake. A trail, such as that is very unforgiving. Good luck.
I really hope you're doing better now. This is certainly scary to watch as you are obviously a very skilled rider and the injury occurred on a trail that was not anywhere near as difficult as what you'd been riding earlier that day. It looks like your head went straight into the tree. Curious, were you wearing a neck brace when this happened?
I'm "ok". I'm able to walk, and do everyday things, but suffer from chronic pain and can't work full time anymore. Haven't been able to ride since that day.
The fact the dad was saying "see" to the kid after you went most likely implying how easy it is. Then that happened immediately. Scary. So sad how something so small mad such a drastic change in your life 😪
It's eye opening seeing this because you did all of fade to black just fine but then some little turns at the bottom resulted in something so catastrophic
Damn, I was ready to remind myself of how safe I am not riding big jumps, but this could happen to even the most casual rider! After breaking my collar bone (and a big enough concussion that I don't remember anything, and am permanently affect probably), I got talking to a lot of riders, and it's always doing the dumb, slow stuff that all the crashes happen. We definitely let ourselves get too comfortable when our confidence gets too high. I also have a shit ton of non-mtb injuries, and you've gotta put in the work (PT) to get back to where you want to be, and keep doing that work for the rest of your life. Hope you're back to enjoying the trails and wish you the best 👍
Yeah, every one of those steeper runs usually has TONS of trees right next to the run, all the way down...only takes one little mistake and one tree....
It is the premier bike park in North America. Most of the trails are for expert level riders. That said, where he crashed is very similar to most normal bike trails. He wasn't familiar with it and hit it too fast.
It looks like the primary cause of the injury being severe enough to cause damage was his fall off the edge immediately before his visor caught the tree and yanked his head towards the sky. All of his body weight was falling downwards at the exact moment the tree grabbed his visor and yanked his head upwards. In a split second, 150+ pounds was exerted onto his vertebrae at an angle it wasn't supposed to be at. If he'd ridden off the edge without hitting the tree, he probably would've been OK. This was a very unique and unfortunate accident.
Pretty close, but not exactly what happened. I hit the center of my forehead at the hairline, more or less directly into the tree. The foam in my helmet was completely compressed. My spine experienced hyperextension (arched backwards), and my spinal cord was crushed due to preexisting narrowing in the spine. I actually had no fractures of my spine or otherwise. Just a weird combination of circumstances.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD Reading it again, it seems to have had little to do with the fall, then. Your video has encouraged me to begin wearing my motocross neckbrace while mountain biking. I never have before, but I am going to start now. I've been to Whistler many times, too.
I don't have any stats to compare, but my guess is that if you pushed at the limits of safety so hard as riders do in this style of MTB then bad things would happen more often. On the road I often feel falling off ain't an option. Offroad I recently smashed my ribs up badly coming off at 10mph in the most benign of circumstances.
Possible because everyone who rides a mtb will eventually have a crash. I don't know anybody who hasn't. Thankfully it usually isn't worse then a sprain or some bruises
@@daveboothroyd3421 I might feel safer and easier to handle a bicycle perhaps up to 10 mph. On or off road, anything above that feels way safer to me on a motorcycle. Off-road, more stability and ability to "push through" soft Terrain. I think better traction and braking ability. And at least 100 times more power to maneuver out of things than a human being pedaling. But I no longer ride to go wild or prove a point to anyone, I just want to explore, trail ride and have Recreation. I think the same applies to the street in a city. A motorcycle is much safer, much more control over your environment, you are a part of the traffic instead of a spindly little Target on the side of the road that can be wiped out by a mere distraction of some driver moving their steering wheel an inch to the right while they're looking at their phone. On a motorcycle, you're in traffic and can watch and observe these things much better, can beep your horn, slow down or accelerate past the Danger
I ride dirt bikes but will never ride alone. I know a guy that got paralyzed from going OTB while moving slow and another guy jumped a berm, impaled by a tree with beaches broke off and punctured a lung. He had to be life flighted out. Had either of them been alone they would have died. Skilled riders too. Just the stupid stuff sneaks up on you. I'll go for an easy loop can turn disaster.
As a sixty year old guy, I watch this stuff and think, you would have to have rocks in your head! Sadly, I'm proved right! Adrenaline rush? Instant gratification? No thanks, at that age you have too long to go to risk being a cripple, IMO. OR am I just sounding old?🙂
@@TucsonDude Oh FFS! Admonishing? No! Advice? Yes! "you would have to have rocks in your head" (To go down tracks like that at speed) "at that age you have too long to go to risk being a cripple, IMO" My words of wisdom may not help old mate who stacked, but may make someone else think about the consequences of the sport. You understand consequences, right? If not, watch the video again..... or not, I don't give a rats. I mean who would have thought you could ride down a track at speed, with sweet FA for real protection, come off big time and hurt yourself, badly? You may want to read my original post, slowly. You seem very keen to "pounce" on me, speaking of mean intent.
Very sorry this happened. Just goes to show you, on these expert level runs, one small mistake is all it takes. Trees officially do NOT move, at all. My son is expert level and runs these double black diamond runs...it's why my hair is white now...but, he used to race MotoX too, which I think was safer actually! You did it doing something you love, you guys all know the risks and are adults. Sorry about the outcome, hope you can get out on one of those bikes modified for those with paralysis.
That’s why I always slowing down when going HD. Just one little mistake could ruin your life and your loved ones as well. I’m in for health no need to risk it. Safety first
frkn tree just grew outta nowhere...been there with rocks....just grew right out the mutha...wheel did a qwik 90 degree turn as i kept goin str8...but compared to urs mines was childs play fallin off a tricycle...stay up brother...
The title says "ends up paralyzed", which definitely implies it's your permanent state now. Luckily the description says you got feeling back in the whole of your body. Don't tempt fate.
I agree, a little click bait I guess. Technically my condition currently is what they call "ambulatory paraplegic", meaning I have severe spinal damage, but can walk. My neurosurgeon said he estimated I was 95-98% compromised at T1-T2, so I only have 5-2% left!
That is so obviously very dangerous I 'm surprised it's allowed. At the very least any bikers attempting should have to prove they have medical insurance sufficient to cover serious injury.
You would have to have amazing control ability and high confidence to bike those trails and even then just one small wrong move can cause irreversible damage or even death.
Jesus. That is as innocuous as it gets. Can see from the way you fall that the spine just conks out. I imagine footage from above, were there any, would be pretty yuck to look at
MTB /sking hitting a tree at 11 mph is 50/50 paralysis / retardation, 13 mph fatal 50% of time!! instant stop into trees turns brain into jello, hope you improve on everything my friend!❤ stay positive, get counseling, good friends, lover!❤❤
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Hope you make a full recovery dude. Stay positive and don't quit miracles do happen.
I grew up as a gymnast and athlete doing all kinds of crazy things. December of 2022 I did a flip into a foam pit, something I had done hundreds of times, but landed slightly on my neck. Now I’m a c6 quadriplegic. Crazy how resilient yet fragile we are.
just shows that it only has to be one little mistake, and a not so spectacular crash, to result in a huge injury. Sometimes I question whether the risk of severe physical injury, is really worth the buzz when doing downhill riding, because lets face it, that crash could happen to anybody at any given time.
It's not. Get another hobby. One that preferably doesn't A. Kill you, or B. Leaves your friends/family feeding you your meals through a straw for the rest of your life.
@@mdc123-v2v Yeah you are right mate. I packed in this sport last summer after a bad crash. I've had far worse crashes prior that have resulted in needing surgeries. But my last crash was the final straw. I realised after that my health was more important than an adrenaline rush.
@@DaveJenvey I feel you. Me too. 36 now and after witnessing my best friend shatter his femur, break 4 ribs and his clavicle in a low speed wipe I packed it in last year. It's all fun and games when you're young and have no fear or responsibility but when you're older things change. Traded in my NP Reactor for a Digger and go XC bike packing instead - I get to enjoy the scenery, camp, take photos and play with the drone, all without the risk of serious injury. A lot of people will tell you it's completely possible to MTB and not get injured, but with every trail center pushing super gnar tracks to compensate with the fast aggro FS frames people are riding it's not a question of "if" you get hurt, but "when".
It happened to me 5 months ago and I crushed 4 vertebrae. I reckon the sports worth doing though. I just need to take more precautions.
A friend of mine had a really bad crash. Similar to this that left him paralyzed. Since that day i no longer do any downhill riding. I still ride my bike everyday but only on rec trails and such near my house. Def not worth it.
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Just want to say you're one hell of a biker
That was a hell of a tough watch knowing what was going to happen. I’m so sorry about your injuries mate and wish you all the very best. That was some great riding btw
Ouch! Have you fully recovered?
I fell last year and nearly broke my neck, was laying in the woods for a half hour in pain, my buddy fell 2 days ago and he also hurt his neck bad. We are done going fast downhill. These crashes are for real and you don't even have to go fast to get hurt bad.
@@jeffreysisti6653 I was going 7 mph on a perfectly smooth trail on my way to the parking lot after riding at a local MTB park. Zoned out, hit a boulder, fell, separated my shoulder and tore the joint. Took a surgery and almost a year of physical therapy before I could ride again. Not the same as a neck injury but just shows how little it takes to cause a severe and dangerous problem. Glad you made it, can't imagine how scary that must have been lying in the woods with a broken neck.
This video isn't what I expected since the dude riding is clearly pretty good and did some drops most average trail riders would consider really big. But the section of the course the accident happened looks pretty similar to what a lot of average riders might encounter on a trail ride. I think what it boils down to is that the spine and neck are fragile and you can land wrong doing something pretty mild and end up with a severe injury.
Been riding three years.Getting faster and faster with more confidence.Had a very violent crash on a fast downhill section and almost snapped my neck.Couldnt sleep for a month and am now just getting feeling and strength back in my right arm and hand.Real wake up call and I'm definetly done with full send downhill runs.Will be using those brakes more often now because I'm 39 with 2 young girls that need me.Pray you are doing well and so sorry.
Father - "let this guy go first"
Guy goes down and gets paralyzed
Father - "Okay, now go son"
Always room for humor 😅 side note I hope the rider has a swift recovery.
Crazy thing is at 3:09 you can hear the dad say “See?” as in “See, [that’s how you do it]”
Butterfly effect here....what if they had not let him go first. Accident might not have happened.
@@cedarledgepublishing i was thinking that those 3 guys letting him go first caused him to lose concentration or be a little bit more reckless than he would have been because he was now "the pro" compared to those other guys so it made him go just a bit more, and poof. he is wheels, the man
So sorry you had to endure this, damn that literally send a shrill through me at impact. Keep warrior strong coming from another para for the past 25years since I was 18 from a wreck. Hope you're well.
Thank you so much. I appreciate the support. You are the warrior to me, I was just part time para, lol. Wishing you all the best.
I'm so sorry this happened to you, your biking skills were superb and it was simply bad luck. This could happen to anyone at any time for any reason, no one is immune. I've had bad falls as many have and it's just lucky or unlucky as to what happens. Please be well, I'm sure you've already learned to cope and will lead a great life going forward. I wish you all the best.
There has already been so much paralysis with this sport, is it worth it? Looking at the course, there would be 1000 opportunities to take a bad fall. It puzzles me.
My heart goes out to you. Mu girlfriend died from a riding accident.
I hope I can help with some ideas: Protective spinal body gear needs to be created. The trails and need to be more strictly regulated. Dirt shifts and changes with every pass, thus it changes your racing lines and balance. One little pebble can change everything. Riders of all levels need to always do a pace walk and inspection of the track before each ride, and for to better visualize each sector, so they have no doubt, to increase safety. Tracks need to be carefully analyzed top down, for the worst to least dangerous sections and adjusted accordingly or prohibited.
Thank you. ❣️ I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss.
I pursued and loved this sport, fully aware the dangers and risks. No regrets.
Man I see you really rode very well that day except that unfortunate accident. You really are a pro-biker. I am so sorry to hear that you're paralyzed that day, then I read the comments learning you're getting better and better. And I am pretty sure that you'll be rather better in the near future. We're all with you brother..
I can see he's on the edge a lot, appears to a be a little out of his depth
@@car8820 yeah well i was over confident 2 days ago and now my wrist is broken. go easy on him. he did what he did and that is unfortunate that happened
@@rythmic8911 Same here. I broke my wrist in a bad crash, years ago.. I had surgery and still ride, but it's not 100%. How's yours?
A lot of this "trail" looked sketchy. I mean, how fast can you safely go when you often have so little space to safely ride in.
IM just very greatful you are alive.please don't blame you.healing is hard long road.but you can do it.I rode for many years made it threw cancer.mobility issues. had to relearn how to walk.GOD is good.im up and walking on crutches. and cane.just put that in so you don't give up on those hard days.Ill keep you in prayers.again so glad your alive.
I get it, but I don’t. Crazy fast rides through rough terrain, freesolo’ing El Cap, wing suit flying, etc. Is an adrenaline rush worth the very real possibility of serious injury or death? Not to me.
No offense, but every action we take involves risks/injuries. Technically we all could have been paralyzed simply by being a kid and doing dumb shit on the playground. It’s the most natural thing in the world to want some excitement and fun, so I don’t think of this person as being stupid or oblivious.
I hope he can pull through this as best he can, without falling into pointless mental excercices like “If only I hadn’t gotten on my bike that day” or “Why did this happen to me?”. The question in life isn’t “Am I going to suffer a lot?”, but “How am I going to cope with all the pain that WILL cross my path?”.
It’s an unforeseen test of determination and character, and we all face that test sooner or later. (If you aren’t an adrenaline-junkie, it could very well be a mundane car accident, falling down some stairs, eating unhealthy and having heart problems, etc.)
Inner strength doesn’t come from oneliners, platitudes, or rationalizations, it comes from experience and the ability to handle pain.
I watched this video and felt your pain. I hope you fully recover. God Bless …
This video is old i wonder if he has been back on the bike? Or said to close for comfort ?
Man, this footage made me almost sick to my stomach because I just had a fall back in September and I am just now getting full use of my shoulder back. I say that I almost felt sick because it isn't how violent the crash is. It is how easily he was able to injure himself so severely, based on what looked like very cautious riding. All it took was a slip of his back wheel, and he was down. (I guess maybe his bike see hit his spine?) Man that puts things into perspective. Please get better, and I hope you have made much progress since the top posting about a year prior to my posting this.
Its really important to have body protection right?
I am really beginner in mountain bike. Full body protection is important right? Coz i see a lot of rider only wear full face helment? What can you advise for me?
@@Nineteenstarsabove knee pads
@@Nineteenstarsabove nothing will help with severe injuries. Only to try to avoid hitting with your head and falling through the bar
@@nelya.kulch11 i bought fox full body armor already. I look like Iron Man but my goal is to ride longer…
Looks like the injury was caused when you bent your neck on the tree? Or did you have an unlucky fall on a rock?
How are you now ?
This hurts to watch, especially when trying to advance my skills and push to do more. Glad you are doing well and that the paralysis wasn't permanent!
How are you doing nowadays?
But how did you get a spinal cord injury it really didn't look that bad, I got a spinal cord injury it sux my life's changed.
This was a accident going to happen he was so close every time at the end he run out of luck. I am so sorry for you!
Yeah, he was nailing the drops and fast smooth stuff, but every time he hit a technical section the bike was all over the place. Kind of riding that happens when you are tired or pushing too hard.
I hope you’ve made as full recovery as possible. I just shed a tear for you. Much love, light and continued recovery.
Thank you, I appreciate it very much.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD any time. How r u?
@@stevedrums1675 Overall I am grateful to be walking, and I'm able to do most things for short duration (ride motorcycles and work on cars). I struggle with constant, chronic nerve pain throughout my back and lower body, and can't really work. It's been tough, but I feel lucky for all that I do have.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD: Fantastic!! I’m so happy to hear that you’re moving forward. Having neck issues which lead to other issues, I can kind of relate - though not nearly at the level you have experienced. Living outside of Charlotte, next time I’m in Raleigh, coffees on me!!!
Stay positive!! You’ve made my day!!
Hope life is ok, today, for this brother 🙏
Really he was paralyzed from that little fall That's actually impressive. I've fallen 8 ft and landed on my back and side.
Sorry to hear that happened to you but that's really unfortunate
I know, right! Dumbest little crash had the highest damage. The week before this I was pushing hard and fell off a literal cliff, 15 feet or so onto big rocks. I ran down the face of the cliff (somehow), tucked and rolled. Got a quarter inch cut on my elbow. Hit a tree on a blue trail, legs turn off.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD it's always the same, something that seems like a small bump is always the one that does the damage......I learned that the hard way with crushed vertebrae and a smashed shoulder blade.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD how are you feeling now man?!
@@Elpapieks Mixed bag I guess. I can walk, and that's huge! Glad the effects were not permanent. I am in constant, chronic pain, and haven't been able to work full time since. I don't ride any more, but have a motorcycle which helps a little. Overall, it's all good, and could've been much worse.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD I am so glad to hear you're walking again but not so glad about your constant pain. You're a warrior and keep up the fight brother. Hope that pain calms down for you
How are you doing now brother??
Doing better. Haven't been able to ride since, but happy to be walking. Thanks for all the love and support
Ride Fast, Live Hard
RALEIGHthe3RD glad to hear. Hope you continue to get stronger man!
are you riding now? D:
awe mate i am so sorry for you, i have had my share of motorbike accidents & have spinal damage too. but at least we were doing something that we love. take care mate.
Been riding dirt motorcycles for years. I feel they are safer because the tires and brakes work better and you can turn quickly , missing trees etc with a throttle blip. Also you have more steel structure absorbing impact. Bicycle people tend to go over the bars head first in a crash, cyclist usually dismount to the side which rarely affects the spine. Good luck to you.
This looks like a full axial compound injury caused by hyperflexion/extension. Essentially the spinal column being is compressed by the downward force of the riders helmet. This is the type of injury that a neckbrace is designed to stop or at least mitigate. Did you OTB head first into the tree?
It looks like the primary cause of the injury being severe enough to cause damage was his fall off the edge immediately before his visor caught the tree and yanked his head towards the sky. All of his body weight was falling downwards at the exact moment the tree grabbed his visor and yanked his head upwards. In a split second, 150+ pounds was exerted onto his vertebrae at an angle it wasn't supposed to be at. If he'd ridden off the edge without hitting the tree, he likely would've been OK. This was a very unique and unfortunate accident.
What armor and helmet were you wearing?
I just had the basic DH kit on... Full face helmet, knee pads and gloves.
im so sorry this has happened i hope ur road to recovery is quick and easy stay safe and stay in good spirits
this is the second video today of a rider getting paralyzed at whistler park
My condolences. I ride dirt bikes in the NW and just like your accident, sometimes a minor bobble can't be recovered but instead, you crash. In your case, a tree. May you find the courage and strenght to find a new hobby and joy and purpose in your life. My dog just went blind after glaucoma, and after only 2 days she's happy and going on with her life. Inspiration.
why is there another channel called tony rides trails with the same video who claims to be the rider in the video?
Wait.... Whaaaaat!
Different videos, different people, different trail.
Yep my bad, I'm a dumbass I hope you are doing well man!
I find it amazing and horrifying that you were paralyzed and some how got back to walking again. Never heard of that happening before. Quit while you're ahead
Yeah, it's pretty rare. Football players sometimes get a similar thing called "stingers", where the nervous system is shocked by a tackle and just shuts off for self preservation. These stingers pass quickly, and are a less severe version of what happened to me. Bruised or crushed nerves, without being severed.
So talented my brother and now so strong.
Did you go back to riding ?
Sadly not. Between chronic nerve pain and the danger of reinjuring myself, I "walked" away from the sport. Hurt worse than my fiance leaving. 😂😂😂
@@RALEIGHthe3RD Glad to have read down to this happy update - that you are doing okay. All the best for the future!
Wow that's crazy. I've had similar if not even crazier wrecks and brushed it off.
Thank God you're doing better. Look into POC spinal gear. Peace
ik, im a bit late, but it doesnt look as rough on cam as irl
Very skilled rider,no hesitation and powerd threw a lot of that. That last section wide bars tag one end. Good luck
Looks so fun but this is what I'm afraid of I have hurt myself very bad crashing on bikes thank God nothing serious but I hope your able to ride again keep fighting hard I know this happened years ago but everything is possible!!
wow, I'm getting these on my recommendations and I'm so glad I ride gravel and my rides are most mild compared to these....but I still must be careful and hope for the best 🤞
I really hope you get well. And if not, you’ll make it! 🙂
are you able to ride now?
I hope you're doing well. Riding a tight, difficult trail such as that is very demanding. As you ride, your strength and reflexes diminish, leading to a higher risk of mistake. A trail, such as that is very unforgiving. Good luck.
Man I’m older guy, but that looked so damn hard, no room for error. Hope things getting better, that was bad assed ride and course.
I really hope you're doing better now. This is certainly scary to watch as you are obviously a very skilled rider and the injury occurred on a trail that was not anywhere near as difficult as what you'd been riding earlier that day. It looks like your head went straight into the tree. Curious, were you wearing a neck brace when this happened?
Is he all good now??
I'm "ok". I'm able to walk, and do everyday things, but suffer from chronic pain and can't work full time anymore. Haven't been able to ride since that day.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD
Hand-cycle?
Bro we will be praying for you, is so sad to see getting hurt like that.
God bless you Man👊👊
The fact the dad was saying "see" to the kid after you went most likely implying how easy it is. Then that happened immediately. Scary. So sad how something so small mad such a drastic change in your life 😪
It's eye opening seeing this because you did all of fade to black just fine but then some little turns at the bottom resulted in something so catastrophic
How do people not feel fear when they're riding like that? I couldnt even figure out where he was supposed to go many times!
We feel a lot of fear.
Split second can change yo life forever safe rides to all out there 🤟🤟🤟
I blame the helmets. The visor impacts about 10 inches before the torso absorbs the crash. That leaves the neck to take the brunt of the pressure.
Damn, I was ready to remind myself of how safe I am not riding big jumps, but this could happen to even the most casual rider! After breaking my collar bone (and a big enough concussion that I don't remember anything, and am permanently affect probably), I got talking to a lot of riders, and it's always doing the dumb, slow stuff that all the crashes happen. We definitely let ourselves get too comfortable when our confidence gets too high. I also have a shit ton of non-mtb injuries, and you've gotta put in the work (PT) to get back to where you want to be, and keep doing that work for the rest of your life. Hope you're back to enjoying the trails and wish you the best 👍
Yeah, every one of those steeper runs usually has TONS of trees right next to the run, all the way down...only takes one little mistake and one tree....
I just stumbled across this video. I must say that is one hell of a trail! I’m so very sorry
About your condition. Prayers for you! 🙏🙏💜
It is the premier bike park in North America. Most of the trails are for expert level riders. That said, where he crashed is very similar to most normal bike trails. He wasn't familiar with it and hit it too fast.
These things are hard to watch cause it can happen to any of us regardless if we are going down a technical trail or not!
alas, the algorithm has decided i like mtb spinal injury videos. thanks, technology.
Like riding as roller coaster on a bike! POV is crazy!
I just can’t believe that people are compelled to take such risks. It baffles my mind.
It looks like the primary cause of the injury being severe enough to cause damage was his fall off the edge immediately before his visor caught the tree and yanked his head towards the sky. All of his body weight was falling downwards at the exact moment the tree grabbed his visor and yanked his head upwards. In a split second, 150+ pounds was exerted onto his vertebrae at an angle it wasn't supposed to be at. If he'd ridden off the edge without hitting the tree, he probably would've been OK. This was a very unique and unfortunate accident.
Pretty close, but not exactly what happened. I hit the center of my forehead at the hairline, more or less directly into the tree. The foam in my helmet was completely compressed. My spine experienced hyperextension (arched backwards), and my spinal cord was crushed due to preexisting narrowing in the spine. I actually had no fractures of my spine or otherwise. Just a weird combination of circumstances.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD Thanks for correcting me. That is very interesting. I appreciate the explanation.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD Reading it again, it seems to have had little to do with the fall, then. Your video has encouraged me to begin wearing my motocross neckbrace while mountain biking. I never have before, but I am going to start now. I've been to Whistler many times, too.
You riding yet?
Nope. I had to walk away.
I've always wondered why I feel way safer on a motorcycle than a bicycle, doesn't matter whether it's on the street or off-road
I don't have any stats to compare, but my guess is that if you pushed at the limits of safety so hard as riders do in this style of MTB then bad things would happen more often. On the road I often feel falling off ain't an option. Offroad I recently smashed my ribs up badly coming off at 10mph in the most benign of circumstances.
Possible because everyone who rides a mtb will eventually have a crash. I don't know anybody who hasn't. Thankfully it usually isn't worse then a sprain or some bruises
@@daveboothroyd3421 I might feel safer and easier to handle a bicycle perhaps up to 10 mph. On or off road, anything above that feels way safer to me on a motorcycle. Off-road, more stability and ability to "push through" soft Terrain. I think better traction and braking ability. And at least 100 times more power to maneuver out of things than a human being pedaling. But I no longer ride to go wild or prove a point to anyone, I just want to explore, trail ride and have Recreation.
I think the same applies to the street in a city. A motorcycle is much safer, much more control over your environment, you are a part of the traffic instead of a spindly little Target on the side of the road that can be wiped out by a mere distraction of some driver moving their steering wheel an inch to the right while they're looking at their phone.
On a motorcycle, you're in traffic and can watch and observe these things much better, can beep your horn, slow down or accelerate past the Danger
Great news that you are walking again. Scary though, as it was only a fairly minor crash. l ride similar trails in the UK and often on my own.
I ride dirt bikes but will never ride alone. I know a guy that got paralyzed from going OTB while moving slow and another guy jumped a berm, impaled by a tree with beaches broke off and punctured a lung. He had to be life flighted out. Had either of them been alone they would have died. Skilled riders too. Just the stupid stuff sneaks up on you.
I'll go for an easy loop can turn disaster.
As a sixty year old guy, I watch this stuff and think,
you would have to have rocks in your head!
Sadly, I'm proved right!
Adrenaline rush?
Instant gratification?
No thanks, at that age you have too long to go to risk being a cripple, IMO.
OR am I just sounding old?🙂
Nah. I think your "scolding" is out of line here.
@@TucsonDude
Scolding? "Nah"
Just words of wisdom from a few years on the planet.
Don't believe me?
Watch the video.......again....nuff said. IMO😉
@@imanenigma3348 They're words of wisdom if it's meant to be advice to be heeded. Just admonishing AFTER the fact is more just mean intent.
@@TucsonDude
Oh FFS!
Admonishing?
No!
Advice?
Yes!
"you would have to have rocks in your head" (To go down tracks like that at speed)
"at that age you have too long to go to risk being a cripple, IMO"
My words of wisdom may not help old mate who stacked, but may make
someone else think about the consequences of the sport.
You understand consequences, right?
If not, watch the video again..... or not, I don't give a rats.
I mean who would have thought you could ride down a track at speed,
with sweet FA for real protection, come off big time and hurt yourself, badly?
You may want to read my original post, slowly.
You seem very keen to "pounce" on me, speaking of mean intent.
This isnt even the first video ive seen of someone crashing and getting paralyzed on this trail. Seems like something only for experts.
Never understood the thought that an adrenaline rush was worth the rest of your life in a wheelchair or worse. Totally not worth it.
Very sorry this happened. Just goes to show you, on these expert level runs, one small mistake is all it takes. Trees officially do NOT move, at all. My son is expert level and runs these double black diamond runs...it's why my hair is white now...but, he used to race MotoX too, which I think was safer actually! You did it doing something you love, you guys all know the risks and are adults. Sorry about the outcome, hope you can get out on one of those bikes modified for those with paralysis.
Love and prayers to you and your recovery 🙏🏼❤️
That ride is insane.
Dag gone there was 2 wrecks ... Why are people even doing these trails if their deadly ???
lol are you alright
3:00 "let this guy go first"
kid never rides that deadly trail and gets traumatized forever.
Lol, right. I think about that poor kid sometimes.
That deer in the road broke his concentration and seconds later it was over.
Glad to see you god better really fast and is looking forward to ride again. Maybe a more enduro and less downhill approach.
Your a very good rider. I cant do the jumps at the moment :( Hope you get well soon and get back to riding
did u really just tell someone who is paralyzed get well soon lmao
@@SP-yb4fm being paralized isnt good and obviously going to be hard but ive heard of people who are paralized sill riding
@@SubaruWRC1996 ig like Martyn ashton
@@SP-yb4fm He was only paralysed for a few hours not permanent
@@SP-yb4fm pretty sure this is martyn ashton
That’s why I always slowing down when going HD. Just one little mistake could ruin your life and your loved ones as well. I’m in for health no need to risk it. Safety first
frkn tree just grew outta nowhere...been there with rocks....just grew right out the mutha...wheel did a qwik 90 degree turn as i kept goin str8...but compared to urs mines was childs play fallin off a tricycle...stay up brother...
Neck pads motocross riders use might help folks in this terrible scenario. Sorry for your injury.
I am confused? Can you walk again or are you forever in a wheelchair? Not being rude. I honestly just don’t know?
No worries. I can walk, I was only "fully" paralyzed for a few hours after the crash.
Glad you weren’t completely paralysed permanently.
Scary. That's why I watch and don't do this. Brave people. I really hope you can walk again
That was a very awesome ride very sorry to see what happened hope all the best for you
Just a couple rocks and a small miscalculation is all it took... it's sad and and scary how almost unavoidable it was once it happens.
The title says "ends up paralyzed", which definitely implies it's your permanent state now. Luckily the description says you got feeling back in the whole of your body. Don't tempt fate.
I agree, a little click bait I guess. Technically my condition currently is what they call "ambulatory paraplegic", meaning I have severe spinal damage, but can walk. My neurosurgeon said he estimated I was 95-98% compromised at T1-T2, so I only have 5-2% left!
That is so obviously very dangerous I 'm surprised it's allowed. At the very least any bikers attempting should have to prove they have medical insurance sufficient to cover serious injury.
I never thought those bikes could handle it
Yeah, they're tough. Even more so now with carbon fiber. My bike was just under 40 lbs, and had 8 inches of travel front and rear.
You would have to have amazing control ability and high confidence to bike those trails and even then just one small wrong move can cause irreversible damage or even death.
A bad outcome for you matey but hang on in there
Jesus. That is as innocuous as it gets. Can see from the way you fall that the spine just conks out. I imagine footage from above, were there any, would be pretty yuck to look at
Those trails are crazy
nevermind, I'm an idiot. Sorry this happened to you man
MTB /sking hitting a tree at 11 mph is 50/50 paralysis / retardation, 13 mph fatal 50% of time!! instant stop into trees turns brain into jello, hope you improve on everything my friend!❤ stay positive, get counseling, good friends, lover!❤❤
I've had a friend that died on a fall ..it's that fast
It is. I'm so sorry man.
Are you riding since? I hope so!
I got motion sickness watching this. Took me 3 times to get through this.
Man get well... !
That tree just wasn't gonna move. How strange.
I know, but I'm hard headed. 😂😂😂
The anticipation is anxiety-inducing.