I give you kudos for even posting such a truly nightmare of an experience! As you've already stated, you are making remarkable progress since the incident. I am amazed at your resolve. Keep up the fight to press onward and forward in what you can still do.
That is terrifying. I've done that bit of trail a dozen times. Crazy how strong yet fragile the human body can be. Hope you are doing better since then.
Thanks man. I was stoked to finally clean that section of Fade to Black, and usually would just hop onto A-line. Because Crankworx was goin on, I ended up on a different trail...
I’m so sorry bro, 7 yrs ago I had a similar crash & fractured my L1 vertebrae, luckily I didn’t need surgery & it healed to a point. Still have constant pain but am able to ride after 1 yr off the bikes. I now ride cross country type rides & keep my body as strong as possible at 60 yrs old. I hope you recover, praying for you!
Thank you for the prayers. Chronic pain is a monster. I'm sorry you too understand, but it's great you are finding a way to deal. Yoga and general conditioning is the only way I can remain mobile, and I try to constantly expand my physical abilities. Good on you, glad you're still finding your way.
Thanks for posting. It's a wake up call for all mtb'ers. We laugh watching Friday Fails but few take it seriously. I actually saw some 40-something man riding this week without a helmet. He thinks he's a real daredevil. I think he's a dope.
When I ride DH I look like Robotcop , full protective gear . If people laugh at me I don't care. Hope you get better . Never give up , never surrender !
I’m 57 yrs old and ride all black trails locally as well as downhill in Ga/Tn/NC and if people DONT laugh at me then I feel like I’m not wearing enough. I believe in the saying “You don’t stop riding because you get old, you get old because you stop riding” but I also know I don’t bounce and mend like I used to!
my man, no amount of safety gear will ever be enough when it comes to preventing injuries. let them laugh, you'll be the last to laugh when others realise they should've used safety gear too
Yah, if you're a beginning gear is good but once you're good enough at crashing and once you're doing stuff crazy enough, gear doesn't really protect you anymore. It'll stop a couple scratches MAYBE if it stays on, but that's it. I can pretty easily do every trail in whistler, and while I wear the normal helmet, gloves, elbow pads and body armour under a jersey, I think if I really were to have a bad crash it wouldn't really protect me(except for helmet, I find even road biking sketchy without a helmet). But even still, I've never had any broken bones or any serious injuries, so maybe my gear is protecting me.
@@mmiisshhaa How can you say that gear doesn't really protect you in a crash when you're good enough? Have you heard of a neck brace, the thing specifically designed to prevent cervical spine injuries? The gear is there to protect you when you DON'T have control, that rare moment when your skills aren't enough to save you. Crashing is definitely a learned skill and can prevent serious injuries, but to say that gear doesn't really protect you when you're good enough is crazy. You even admit to never having had a serious injury from a crash, so count yourself lucky. I used to think the way you do, but you don't truly value your health until you lose it... I had a T12 vertebrae fracture so I'm speaking from experience. Luckily I can still ride, but many others can't say the same. Everyone thinks they're invincible, until they face the consequences of their actions...
@@RiggadonDan I was told by a store owner that neck braces are honestly more likely to break your bone in a crash that wouldn't have injured you, than they are to save your neck in an actually important crash. But I don't know, even though I wear protection, the only ones I really find helpful are chest plate and helmet and gloves. Everything else just kinda slides of in a crash and doesn't protect from scratches. And I don't really see how a relatively thin price of cloth and foam would stop your bone from being broken. I might have above average bone strength though. I weigh more than I probably should for the way I look.
Wow, this is sobering. You looked like you were having fun too. Hope you're doing much better these days. I've just gotten into the MTB scene. This kind of accident frightens me, but I'm trying my best to stay protected as I take my risks. Full face POC Otocon helmet, POC Air v2 knee pads, gloves, etc. Hoping to get elbow pads and chest armor for downhill riding, but I don't know that any of it would prevent something like this from happening with a similar wreck. I'm just hoping it would, and praying that a serious crash doesn't occur when I ride or push my limit.
This is a video that you, as a newer rider should definitely watch! Progression Creep is a REAL THING and you should be aware of it at all times th-cam.com/video/2LQWu3B1MeY/w-d-xo.html
You don't mention neckbrace or Hans device. Heavy, massive helmet on weak untrained neck muscles will get you injured. Stretch before riding, build core muscles and jump on the trampoline while head banging your full face
Well this was melancholic as hell to watch, easy to forget that you're sometimes on just a few inches marginal to the wheel chair life or a loooong-ass recovery. Glad to hear you're well!
This has been pegged at the top of my recommended for a week and I finally watched it. Definitely not what I expected. Subscribed and looking forward to whats next.
glad you are feeling better for lack of a better term, I had a type 3 edontoid fracture (C2 snapped in half) and fractured the left process on c7 about 2 years ago. I was paralyzed at first too. I didn't really think the break was all that bad and rode out and drove home. about half way home the pain got a whole lot worse.
just had a crash going down the joyride 4 step drop yesterday. someone was already down on the landing, their whole group was gathered around with no spotter up top so I didn't see them until it was too late. braked on the lip, went over the bars down the drop. fractured an elbow and out for the season. it was my warm up run of the day too!
That is so pathetic, I would be so mad, ppl don't give a shit ... The same thing happened to me on a massive river gap in Chatel while 2 fucking were chilling on the landing, my french alpine commando friend who was behind literally kicked their racist ass. If you are stopped or if there is an accident, inform ppl and GTFO of the trail it is just common sense.
@@skippylegrandgourou2069So true, I’ve been riding MTB’s since the 80’s, yes I’m geriatric yet still ride descent runs 30- 40 miles. Back then there were not as many places to ride, you had to seek them out yourself not knowing if the next turn is a 50’ drop down a canyon. I’d ride the cross country ski trails in the Massachusetts mountains during spring and summer. Often alone,your really hyper-focused when 5 miles up a mountain taking nothing for granted. The peace and quiet the beauty of the trees radiating newly created oxygen to breath in while riding is truly what keeps me riding at nearly 70 yrs old. The bike parks today sometimes cause a lack of focus as everyone is watching everyone else and fail connect w their natural surroundings and beauty. I’m not a geezer I just love the feeling of riding and pushing myself beyond my yearly age whenever possible! When you can get back on your time machine and ride, just for yourself in your own way. Peace brother.
This is tough to watch for any MTB lovers, sure u coming from a lot of pains especially mentally. The world is different these day ppl died w/o reason, don’t give up💪🏻💪🏻.
Wish you all the best, accidents are not planned, but keep strong and live through it still finding a happines from the all rest of good things around!
Im so sorry that this happened to you. 3 years ago, I had nasty crash with concussion. I went over the bars and then I woke in bushes some 200 meters bellow the trail. I could die then easily but not one bone was broken. I felt little tingling in my left hand fingers. So about year and a half later my left hand was really weakened, I had pain in my shoulders … mri showed spinal stenosis in neck also. Herniated disc and some protrusions. Now, 2 years later i am relatively good. No pain, strength came back almost completely but I have issues with my neck spine now. I thought i would need surgery but luckily I’m managing ok. I do stretching in the morning, walk a lot … i dont ride as i used to. No enduro or extensive trail riding anymore. I hope that someday, I would be able to shred trails again as I was in love with mtb. Still having my bike 😀. Didn’t have heart to sell it. I ride a little but nothing serious. I hope you are better and do well. Stay strong!
What a relief that your paralysis was addressed this way so quickly. I'd love to hear more about that process and your journey to where you are now. I've been seeing a chiropractor for probably 2 years now every week. It has completely helped a great deal with my neurological issues. Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for the sobering reminder what we're risking. The scariest part is that it happened on a pretty benign section. Numbers game I guess. Hope you've found your new groove.
I think before anyone signs the waiver at the bike park / purchasing a mountain bike they need to watch this video. You were not out of your element, you were not riding too aggressive for your skill level. You simply got unlucky and had a forever life altering crash that resulted in spinal paralysis.
Man brother your scaring me not to ride . Simple area like that. You were killing it . Better then me. .. Joey B. Dropped hard then you did. Some guys has all the luck. Feel better bro you got this.
Don't lose hope my brother, tore my shoulder out of the socket and broke my back. Fast forward, now I'm 68 and shredding again! ( if you can call it shredding). Get well soon ok? Aloha
I hope you get well soon! To ride is part if life, as well is to fall and get up again. I’me pretty sure you will find another good reason to be active again.
Ahh man made my hands sweat 😰 Broke my T11 clean in half and blew a segment of vertebrae out.. Took me years to rehab back onto a bike.. Dr's said I'd never do sport again. 5 years later I'm battling memory fears every time I get on the saddle. Lost my wife and job through it all... The first one being a good thing. She'd rather the death insurance than look after me. Now I can go biking whenever I want.. Healing takes time may yours be quick. 🙏🏻
you were doing awesome!! and that crash seemed so innocuous; probably because video never shows how steep, tight or fast things are. and we all forget that hitting a tree at any speed regardless of padding is an IMPACT. you'll ride again....
@@will_irvin Some research has suggested that they don't help in anything but compression fractures (straight down force on the spine), and can possibly increase cervical fractures.
Thank you, I appreciate it very much. As tough as it all was/is, I am so happy to be where I am. I'm alive and walking, and still able to pursue my passions for cars, motorcycles and wrenching on things. Enjoy life, understand the risks, and no regrets.
@@ocbpat5711 Yeah, I have a motorcycle that I cruise around on. I also work on cars and other projects in my shop. I'm really stoked for what I'm working on now. New videos and big news coming to the channel soon. Thank you so much for your kindness.
Even as I type this, I have lower back pain that constantly haunts me from a dirtbike crash 14 years ago that compressed my disc. I just went downhill biking today, but I do it knowing that the rest of my day is pretty much over. I'll do it until I can't physically do it anymore. I'm 38, how sad. I'm getting steroid injections on Friday, wish me luck and I hope it brings me some relief. It affects how long I can work and everything. I wish you well on your journey.
What a great descriptor of chronic pain. I'm sorry that you too know the struggle, but I'm happy to hear you're still living life. I genuinely hope you find some relief. 🙏
Not really. Neck braces by Leatt were popular for a while, until they discovered it just creates a different fulcrum for the spine to break at. There are also full body armor suits, but those are more impact protection.
Wtf dude...so sorry man, that's why I don't fuck around with that crap anymore....to much risk, and you don't have to go that fast to enjoy mtb.....the first video of the crash made me cry
Yeah, it was intense. The weird thing for me was the instant realization and acceptance of it. I went to get up felt nothing, and was like "now you've done it". I feel so lucky that it wasn't permanent, because we all thought it was going to be.
No. Due to the danger of reinjuring myself, the chronic pain and general finances since then, I'm not riding anymore. It's all good tho, I have a motorcycle and a nice enough car to get some adrenaline in my system.
@@irinisandham6123 I don't ever regret riding. It was truly a passion, and I knew the risks. I believe that in order to experience the full breadth of life, some risks are necessary. Each person must decide for themselves how much and where to take risks
It's crazy how a low speed relatively light crash can lead to things like this.... Sucks man. Mountain biking has got to be the most dangerous casual sport out there.
You dont even need to crash. I have huge knee and lower back problems as soon as I started riding black trails on a downhill rig. The amount of force transferes to the knees can hurt them even without any crash.
@@carpedownhillem That's not normal, especially if you haven't had any major joint injuries in the past. I was in a similar position as you. In my late twenties I started to develop knee pain and knuckle pain out of nowhere. It got so bad that for around 2 - 3 years I had to completely stop MTBing and dong lower body exercises. My knees would have a constantly inflamed synovial lining. Even walking a few flights of stairs would irritate them. I visited a number of doctors in 3 different countries and didn't get any answers. By educating myself and through self-experimentation I finally figured out that my body has issues with histamine tolerance. These days I'm following a low histamine diet and my joints feel great. I can mountain bike and ride enduro motorcycles for hours in the mountains without any issues. There must be a reason why you are experiencing joint issues - maybe it's something similar to what I had or maybe you simply have joint mobility issues. In any case, it's worth digging deeper and trying to solve the underlying problem.
@@wild_trail_flow Oh wow I wasnt expecting such a great response. I will look deep into that for certain. Thanks for the tips man ! But actually I had a snowboard crash in the past and since then something is wrong as soon as my downhill riding gets more intense.
Does liking and subscribing help your spine? Honest question. Little weird you made an edited short storey with heartfelt saving private ryan type music about your mtb stack though. Regardless, i hope you come good and get back on the saddle.
No, it doesn't help my spine, but it does great things for my mental health, and hopefully my financial future... Sorry if it's a bit intense, I commissioned the edit. A shorter version with music was requested a lot.
sorry this happened to you! so easy done! I'm new to MTB and yesterday I clipped a tree after a drop and flipped over the bars hard!! people say "learn to roll" but things happen so fast it's hard to react! thankfully i was fine but a few inches either way might be different story.
Always sorry to learn of fallen brethren. But good that you managed to get back on your feet! Looking at the footage I don't understand what exactly happened to your body that led to such a massive injury. The crash itself seemed like a relatively manageable bump into that tree. Can you tell what exactly the physical reason for your injury was? How old were you when it happened?
This happened nine years ago, just curious why make a edit about it 9 years later? Just wondering. As a 13 year old rider these crashes scare me and I’ve had some close calls w barbed wire and of course trees. I’ve had multiple crashes but I’ve been able to walk away from them and I just continue riding. Crashes like this scare me and I hope you become better and can come back to riding years later.
Oh my goodness brother. Terrifying to say the least. After trauma the spinal cord has swelling. As that swelling reduces the sensation of deep touch is usually first to return then light touch, followed by motor (muscle) return. Spinal stenosis is often progressive as we age. With rapid, high-impact sports like mountain biking and motocross where our bodies are more subject to these forces repeatedly the vertebrae can hit each other. Think of a hammer used over the years hitting a hard surface. Over time that hammer head becomes mushroomed out with spurs. On our vertebrae these spurs project into our spinal canal causing a more narrow space. The impacts can also cause our spinal discs to bulge and herniate. This is spinal stenosis. So with a narrow canal there is less space for the spinal cord. Under a sudden jarring impact the spinal cord contacts these vertebral bony spurs thus damaging or shocking the spinal cord. I have severe stenosis from 30 years of high-impact mountain biking and riding with a hyper-extended neck (head backward) on steep descents. In this extreme position the vertebral bodies are very close together. Neck hyperextension with rapid impacts on the vertebrae increases the risk of bony spurs. Again the hammer head mushrooming effect. To reduce the risk of vertebral impacts stretch your back and spine and improve posture by flexing your whole spine not just your neck, especially on steep descents. In your case hopefully you will see sensory and motor returns to normal. We’re praying 🙏 for you brother.
damn that's terrible. from the clip it doesn't even look that bad but the worst injuries usually seem to come from the strangest crashes. I hope you'll be able to go through life normally at some point.
I guess "won't ride again" is maybe better phrasing. I had surgery to "decompress" my spinal cord. They removed half of two vertebrae in my back. That area is already very damaged and now weakened. One small crash, and I'm done for good. It's a calculated choice.
How did you crash? You just riding, then you crash in a tree, on camera it feels like yoor speed about 7-10kmh and then you paralyzed, how??? I hope you gonna be ok 🙏🙏🙏
If you watch carefully, I clip my bars on a tree on the left, that gets me wobbling. Then my front tire washed down the hill, and I sort of supermanned headfirst into another tree. Doing okay these days. Thank you for the kind words.
every big jump or drop I was holding my breath thinking this was gonna be when you got hurt. But then it was just some tree too close to the trail that kicked you sideways and put you into another tree. I feel bad for you. I feel double bad that you couldn't at least go out sending a 20 foot drop or doing an insane wall ride. Nope. Just some tree that clipped your handlebars.
Wow.. Did you fall down in really bad angle or something? It doesn't look that bad on camera, also the speed doesn't look that high. I'm just wondering how? How come some people crashed in super high speed or from really big jumps but they just walked out from the crash like hey nothing happened and then some people just fall down on small jumps or curbside and break their neck. I mean you never know what could happen it's crazy
Yeah, was definitely not my "worst" crash at all. I had a preexisting narrowing of my spinal canal which was the root cause. As for the crash, my bike washed out from under me, so it didn't absorb any of the impact, and sent me head first through the air. My forehead hit first, and my feet and knees went above my head, causing hyper extension of my spine (arched backwards really far).
@Karl Puri It was from a previous injury, mostly likely a car accident I had in my 20s. I had some nerve issues before this crash, but had been mis diagnosed up until then.
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery brother. If you're interested in some alternative therapy, Dr. Joe Dispenza authored a book that has changed my life titled "You are the placebo". Thank you for this reminder, and sharing your experience. It's both horrific and beautifully inspiring. I can't wait to watch your "The First Ride" Spinal Fail RECOVERY Edit" when you get it done!
Umm, okay. th-cam.com/video/EmHbBHbba10/w-d-xo.html Here's the original upload, check the date posted. You can call me nobody as much as you want, but I was definitely paralyzed, and still considered a paraplegic after this crash. #FACTS
watched my first wife fall off her bike hit her head with a helmet on blood out of her ears she passed away from blunt force trauma I haven't ridden much at all in the past 5 years I finally got back into a sport I love I hope you do the same I been riding since 96 bought a new Schwinn hardtail wanted something in expensive in case I didn't end up using it I rode everywhere so then I bought my first full suspension in 99 Schwinn S40 haven't looked back since I love it Schwinn became walmart crap I have had Specialized now a Yeti I am not young anymore I wouldnt be doing those jumps but its still fun to be on trail riding.
I give you kudos for even posting such a truly nightmare of an experience! As you've already stated, you are making remarkable progress since the incident. I am amazed at your resolve. Keep up the fight to press onward and forward in what you can still do.
That is terrifying. I've done that bit of trail a dozen times. Crazy how strong yet fragile the human body can be. Hope you are doing better since then.
Thanks man. I was stoked to finally clean that section of Fade to Black, and usually would just hop onto A-line. Because Crankworx was goin on, I ended up on a different trail...
@@RALEIGHthe3RD good job bro💪🏼👍🏼
@@RALEIGHthe3RD so your back riding again?
@@zachychu9675 No, this was the last time I rode.
@@zachychu9675 When your spine is broken once it's to dangerous or mostly not even possible to ride again.......
I’m so sorry bro, 7 yrs ago I had a similar crash & fractured my L1 vertebrae, luckily I didn’t need surgery & it healed to a point. Still have constant pain but am able to ride after 1 yr off the bikes. I now ride cross country type rides & keep my body as strong as possible at 60 yrs old. I hope you recover, praying for you!
Thank you for the prayers. Chronic pain is a monster. I'm sorry you too understand, but it's great you are finding a way to deal. Yoga and general conditioning is the only way I can remain mobile, and I try to constantly expand my physical abilities. Good on you, glad you're still finding your way.
Thanks for posting. It's a wake up call for all mtb'ers. We laugh watching Friday Fails but few take it seriously. I actually saw some 40-something man riding this week without a helmet. He thinks he's a real daredevil. I think he's a dope.
That is so scary mate, not even a huge crash. I wish you all the best in your recovery and hope you get back on your feet one day. Take care mate
Might not be huge, but it looked like he went head on into a freaking tree!
Thank you. Definitely one of my "smaller" crashes. Weird how things end up...
When I ride DH I look like Robotcop , full protective gear . If people laugh at me I don't care.
Hope you get better . Never give up , never surrender !
I’m 57 yrs old and ride all black trails locally as well as downhill in Ga/Tn/NC and if people DONT laugh at me then I feel like I’m not wearing enough. I believe in the saying “You don’t stop riding because you get old, you get old because you stop riding” but I also know I don’t bounce and mend like I used to!
my man, no amount of safety gear will ever be enough when it comes to preventing injuries. let them laugh, you'll be the last to laugh when others realise they should've used safety gear too
Yah, if you're a beginning gear is good but once you're good enough at crashing and once you're doing stuff crazy enough, gear doesn't really protect you anymore. It'll stop a couple scratches MAYBE if it stays on, but that's it. I can pretty easily do every trail in whistler, and while I wear the normal helmet, gloves, elbow pads and body armour under a jersey, I think if I really were to have a bad crash it wouldn't really protect me(except for helmet, I find even road biking sketchy without a helmet). But even still, I've never had any broken bones or any serious injuries, so maybe my gear is protecting me.
@@mmiisshhaa How can you say that gear doesn't really protect you in a crash when you're good enough? Have you heard of a neck brace, the thing specifically designed to prevent cervical spine injuries? The gear is there to protect you when you DON'T have control, that rare moment when your skills aren't enough to save you. Crashing is definitely a learned skill and can prevent serious injuries, but to say that gear doesn't really protect you when you're good enough is crazy. You even admit to never having had a serious injury from a crash, so count yourself lucky. I used to think the way you do, but you don't truly value your health until you lose it... I had a T12 vertebrae fracture so I'm speaking from experience. Luckily I can still ride, but many others can't say the same. Everyone thinks they're invincible, until they face the consequences of their actions...
@@RiggadonDan I was told by a store owner that neck braces are honestly more likely to break your bone in a crash that wouldn't have injured you, than they are to save your neck in an actually important crash. But I don't know, even though I wear protection, the only ones I really find helpful are chest plate and helmet and gloves. Everything else just kinda slides of in a crash and doesn't protect from scratches. And I don't really see how a relatively thin price of cloth and foam would stop your bone from being broken. I might have above average bone strength though. I weigh more than I probably should for the way I look.
Wow, this is sobering. You looked like you were having fun too. Hope you're doing much better these days. I've just gotten into the MTB scene. This kind of accident frightens me, but I'm trying my best to stay protected as I take my risks. Full face POC Otocon helmet, POC Air v2 knee pads, gloves, etc. Hoping to get elbow pads and chest armor for downhill riding, but I don't know that any of it would prevent something like this from happening with a similar wreck. I'm just hoping it would, and praying that a serious crash doesn't occur when I ride or push my limit.
This is a video that you, as a newer rider should definitely watch! Progression Creep is a REAL THING and you should be aware of it at all times
th-cam.com/video/2LQWu3B1MeY/w-d-xo.html
You don't mention neckbrace or Hans device. Heavy, massive helmet on weak untrained neck muscles will get you injured.
Stretch before riding, build core muscles and jump on the trampoline while head banging your full face
@@janeblogs324
Well said. I was going to mention a "cowboy collar" that some football players wear that limits head/neck movement in collisions.
Well this was melancholic as hell to watch, easy to forget that you're sometimes on just a few inches marginal to the wheel chair life or a loooong-ass recovery.
Glad to hear you're well!
This has been pegged at the top of my recommended for a week and I finally watched it. Definitely not what I expected. Subscribed and looking forward to whats next.
glad you are feeling better for lack of a better term, I had a type 3 edontoid fracture (C2 snapped in half) and fractured the left process on c7 about 2 years ago. I was paralyzed at first too. I didn't really think the break was all that bad and rode out and drove home. about half way home the pain got a whole lot worse.
I look forward to seeing the next chapter in your life. Stay positive, strong and don't give up the faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thanks man! New videos will be out very soon, and will let you in on what's next for me. I truly appreciate all the support. 🙏
just had a crash going down the joyride 4 step drop yesterday. someone was already down on the landing, their whole group was gathered around with no spotter up top so I didn't see them until it was too late. braked on the lip, went over the bars down the drop. fractured an elbow and out for the season. it was my warm up run of the day too!
Shouldvs sent it yelling cannonball. I wonder how long that group was watching the train wreck for instead of waving people down
son stfu about your elbow this nigga snapped his neck
That is so pathetic, I would be so mad, ppl don't give a shit ... The same thing happened to me on a massive river gap in Chatel while 2 fucking were chilling on the landing, my french alpine commando friend who was behind literally kicked their racist ass. If you are stopped or if there is an accident, inform ppl and GTFO of the trail it is just common sense.
@@skippylegrandgourou2069So true, I’ve been riding MTB’s since the 80’s, yes I’m geriatric yet still ride descent runs 30- 40 miles. Back then there were not as many places to ride, you had to seek them out yourself not knowing if the next turn is a 50’ drop down a canyon. I’d ride the cross country ski trails in the Massachusetts mountains during spring and summer. Often alone,your really hyper-focused when 5 miles up a mountain taking nothing for granted. The peace and quiet the beauty of the trees radiating newly created oxygen to breath in while riding is truly what keeps me riding at nearly 70 yrs old. The bike parks today sometimes cause a lack of focus as everyone is watching everyone else and fail connect w their natural surroundings and beauty. I’m not a geezer I just love the feeling of riding and pushing myself beyond my yearly age whenever possible! When you can get back on your time machine and ride, just for yourself in your own way. Peace brother.
This is tough to watch for any MTB lovers, sure u coming from a lot of pains especially mentally. The world is different these day ppl died w/o reason, don’t give up💪🏻💪🏻.
Praying for the best possible recovery! Wish you the best!
Ugh that freaking sucks. Keep your spirit up and looking forward to your next chapter video.
Thank you! Things are happening, new videos soon...
Wish you all the best, accidents are not planned, but keep strong and live through it still finding a happines from the all rest of good things around!
Im so sorry that this happened to you. 3 years ago, I had nasty crash with concussion. I went over the bars and then I woke in bushes some 200 meters bellow the trail. I could die then easily but not one bone was broken. I felt little tingling in my left hand fingers. So about year and a half later my left hand was really weakened, I had pain in my shoulders … mri showed spinal stenosis in neck also. Herniated disc and some protrusions. Now, 2 years later i am relatively good. No pain, strength came back almost completely but I have issues with my neck spine now. I thought i would need surgery but luckily I’m managing ok. I do stretching in the morning, walk a lot … i dont ride as i used to. No enduro or extensive trail riding anymore. I hope that someday, I would be able to shred trails again as I was in love with mtb. Still having my bike 😀. Didn’t have heart to sell it. I ride a little but nothing serious. I hope you are better and do well. Stay strong!
Thanks. 🙏 I'm glad to hear your recovery is going well! It just takes a moment to change one's life.
So sorry this happened to you. And thank you for truly making me aware of how lucky i am i survived my last crash.
Thank you. Glad you're good. 🙏
God damn this is scary how quickly your life can be having tons of fun riding at a bike park then never riding again with a life altering injury
What a relief that your paralysis was addressed this way so quickly. I'd love to hear more about that process and your journey to where you are now. I've been seeing a chiropractor for probably 2 years now every week. It has completely helped a great deal with my neurological issues. Thanks for sharing :)
Chiropractors are bad news. See an MD or none at all.
@@TucsonDude what are you talking about? Yes, if you want to get prescribed drugs that will kill you faster, go to an MD .
@@TucsonDude Not all of them
This is my worst nightmare, I'm so sry for you. Hope you get better soon!
Thanks for the sobering reminder what we're risking. The scariest part is that it happened on a pretty benign section. Numbers game I guess. Hope you've found your new groove.
I think before anyone signs the waiver at the bike park / purchasing a mountain bike they need to watch this video. You were not out of your element, you were not riding too aggressive for your skill level. You simply got unlucky and had a forever life altering crash that resulted in spinal paralysis.
Man brother your scaring me not to ride . Simple area like that. You were killing it . Better then me. ..
Joey B. Dropped hard then you did. Some guys has all the luck.
Feel better bro you got this.
Don't lose hope my brother, tore my shoulder out of the socket and broke my back. Fast forward, now I'm 68 and shredding again! ( if you can call it shredding). Get well soon ok? Aloha
I was recommended another video like this, where the guy became permanently paralysed from the neck down. He doesn’t regret mountain biking either.
I hope you get well soon!
To ride is part if life, as well is to fall and get up again. I’me pretty sure you will find another good reason to be active again.
Ahh man made my hands sweat 😰 Broke my T11 clean in half and blew a segment of vertebrae out.. Took me years to rehab back onto a bike..
Dr's said I'd never do sport again. 5 years later I'm battling memory fears every time I get on the saddle. Lost my wife and job through it all... The first one being a good thing. She'd rather the death insurance than look after me. Now I can go biking whenever I want.. Healing takes time may yours be quick. 🙏🏻
Glad you're fine bro!
Eye-opening. Sorry this happened to you. I'm 60 years old and ride dirt bikes quite a bit. Makes me glad I don't do singletrack. 😢
much respect, take care these days dude!
glad you're ok
you were doing awesome!! and that crash seemed so innocuous; probably because video never shows how steep, tight or fast things are. and we all forget that hitting a tree at any speed regardless of padding is an IMPACT. you'll ride again....
Hope it will be going better & better for you 💪
Sorry to hear the struggle. Good luck to ya
Get well soon man!!!And an advice to all comrades out there.Neck protector is a must !!!!!
Thanks man! Can't agree on the neck protector, but to each their own.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD why would you be against wearing one?
@@will_irvin Some research has suggested that they don't help in anything but compression fractures (straight down force on the spine), and can possibly increase cervical fractures.
Good luck with your recovery
Thank you. I'm walking and doing alright these days.
Thats terrifying. I wish you the best☹️
Thank you.
I wish you the best. Good luck
Stay positive , and pray for the best recovery .
Did you do strength training as well like weighted squats and deadlifts?
Wishing you all the best. 🙏
Feel really bad for you, bro. I hope everything would be far better.
Thank you, I appreciate it very much. As tough as it all was/is, I am so happy to be where I am. I'm alive and walking, and still able to pursue my passions for cars, motorcycles and wrenching on things. Enjoy life, understand the risks, and no regrets.
I'd I'm correct the narrowing of the spinal cord was there prior to the incident. My mate had the same issue he's in a wheelchair now
I'm sorry you had such a terrible crash .
Did you wear a spine protector ?
The though of a spinal injury scares me to death
that scares me a lot! Gald you can walk again, thats huge!
Thank you. Whenever I'm feeling down about stuff, I just remember how lucky I am.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD are you now riding bikes again?
@@ocbpat5711 No, I tried but my body isn't up for it anymore.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD sorry to hear that, have you found some other hobbies you can do?
@@ocbpat5711 Yeah, I have a motorcycle that I cruise around on. I also work on cars and other projects in my shop. I'm really stoked for what I'm working on now. New videos and big news coming to the channel soon. Thank you so much for your kindness.
thats so sad. as i was watching this I was thinking, well thats the risk of doing this sport that we love so much: getting injured badly
Dang sorry brother stay strong 🤜💪😢
Holy shit. That was so quick during such a small section. I'm sorry...
Whoa what it just looked like you crashed into a tree. Was there a steep cliff you fell down or what? Thats scary
Even as I type this, I have lower back pain that constantly haunts me from a dirtbike crash 14 years ago that compressed my disc. I just went downhill biking today, but I do it knowing that the rest of my day is pretty much over. I'll do it until I can't physically do it anymore. I'm 38, how sad. I'm getting steroid injections on Friday, wish me luck and I hope it brings me some relief. It affects how long I can work and everything.
I wish you well on your journey.
What a great descriptor of chronic pain. I'm sorry that you too know the struggle, but I'm happy to hear you're still living life. I genuinely hope you find some relief. 🙏
is there any gear to wear that could protect against this?
Not really. Neck braces by Leatt were popular for a while, until they discovered it just creates a different fulcrum for the spine to break at. There are also full body armor suits, but those are more impact protection.
Wtf dude...so sorry man, that's why I don't fuck around with that crap anymore....to much risk, and you don't have to go that fast to enjoy mtb.....the first video of the crash made me cry
Just hit the 1000 likes mark💪🏽
Woah, those first few hours must have been terrifying.
Yeah, it was intense. The weird thing for me was the instant realization and acceptance of it. I went to get up felt nothing, and was like "now you've done it". I feel so lucky that it wasn't permanent, because we all thought it was going to be.
Get well soon
There’s really no chances of you riding again? I feel so sorry for you man
Can I ask if you had a chest protector with the spinal plate and or a neck brace?
No, I had neither. Just knee pads and a full face.
Stay strong 💪🏼
Damn you did this on my birthday lol
Are you still riding dude?
No. Due to the danger of reinjuring myself, the chronic pain and general finances since then, I'm not riding anymore. It's all good tho, I have a motorcycle and a nice enough car to get some adrenaline in my system.
Have you recovered since the injury?
More or less. I can walk and do most things, however also have chronic pain and a lot of residual issues.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD do you regret getting into mountain biking? I have been riding for 4 months and recently had 3 crashes and now scared.
@@irinisandham6123 I don't ever regret riding. It was truly a passion, and I knew the risks. I believe that in order to experience the full breadth of life, some risks are necessary. Each person must decide for themselves how much and where to take risks
@@irinisandham6123 You're gonna have most of your crashes when you're a new rider. Just keep at it and the crashes won't be so frequent.
You hit so hard you took a huge chunk out of the tree?
It's crazy how a low speed relatively light crash can lead to things like this.... Sucks man.
Mountain biking has got to be the most dangerous casual sport out there.
You dont even need to crash. I have huge knee and lower back problems as soon as I started riding black trails on a downhill rig. The amount of force transferes to the knees can hurt them even without any crash.
@@carpedownhillem That's not normal, especially if you haven't had any major joint injuries in the past. I was in a similar position as you. In my late twenties I started to develop knee pain and knuckle pain out of nowhere. It got so bad that for around 2 - 3 years I had to completely stop MTBing and dong lower body exercises. My knees would have a constantly inflamed synovial lining. Even walking a few flights of stairs would irritate them. I visited a number of doctors in 3 different countries and didn't get any answers. By educating myself and through self-experimentation I finally figured out that my body has issues with histamine tolerance. These days I'm following a low histamine diet and my joints feel great. I can mountain bike and ride enduro motorcycles for hours in the mountains without any issues. There must be a reason why you are experiencing joint issues - maybe it's something similar to what I had or maybe you simply have joint mobility issues. In any case, it's worth digging deeper and trying to solve the underlying problem.
@@wild_trail_flow Oh wow I wasnt expecting such a great response. I will look deep into that for certain. Thanks for the tips man ! But actually I had a snowboard crash in the past and since then something is wrong as soon as my downhill riding gets more intense.
Does liking and subscribing help your spine? Honest question. Little weird you made an edited short storey with heartfelt saving private ryan type music about your mtb stack though. Regardless, i hope you come good and get back on the saddle.
No, it doesn't help my spine, but it does great things for my mental health, and hopefully my financial future... Sorry if it's a bit intense, I commissioned the edit. A shorter version with music was requested a lot.
KEEP IT STRONG MATE
Do you still ride?
sorry this happened to you! so easy done! I'm new to MTB and yesterday I clipped a tree after a drop and flipped over the bars hard!! people say "learn to roll" but things happen so fast it's hard to react! thankfully i was fine but a few inches either way might be different story.
Always sorry to learn of fallen brethren. But good that you managed to get back on your feet!
Looking at the footage I don't understand what exactly happened to your body that led to such a massive injury. The crash itself seemed like a relatively manageable bump into that tree. Can you tell what exactly the physical reason for your injury was?
How old were you when it happened?
How wide were your bars? In 2011 you'd think they'd be 650mm :(
This happened nine years ago, just curious why make a edit about it 9 years later? Just wondering. As a 13 year old rider these crashes scare me and I’ve had some close calls w barbed wire and of course trees. I’ve had multiple crashes but I’ve been able to walk away from them and I just continue riding. Crashes like this scare me and I hope you become better and can come back to riding years later.
Just milking the algo.
Damm I feel so bad for you
Oh my goodness brother. Terrifying to say the least. After trauma the spinal cord has swelling. As that swelling reduces the sensation of deep touch is usually first to return then light touch, followed by motor (muscle) return.
Spinal stenosis is often progressive as we age. With rapid, high-impact sports like mountain biking and motocross where our bodies are more subject to these forces repeatedly the vertebrae can hit each other. Think of a hammer used over the years hitting a hard surface. Over time that hammer head becomes mushroomed out with spurs. On our vertebrae these spurs project into our spinal canal causing a more narrow space. The impacts can also cause our spinal discs to bulge and herniate. This is spinal stenosis.
So with a narrow canal there is less space for the spinal cord. Under a sudden jarring impact the spinal cord contacts these vertebral bony spurs thus damaging or shocking the spinal cord.
I have severe stenosis from 30 years of high-impact mountain biking and riding with a hyper-extended neck (head backward) on steep descents. In this extreme position the vertebral bodies are very close together. Neck hyperextension with rapid impacts on the vertebrae increases the risk of bony spurs. Again the hammer head mushrooming effect.
To reduce the risk of vertebral impacts stretch your back and spine and improve posture by flexing your whole spine not just your neck, especially on steep descents.
In your case hopefully you will see sensory and motor returns to normal. We’re praying 🙏 for you brother.
man I want to cry. this blows.
i hit the same tree, only with my foot
lol There was plenty of bark missing where it hit my bars.
damn that's terrible. from the clip it doesn't even look that bad but the worst injuries usually seem to come from the strangest crashes. I hope you'll be able to go through life normally at some point.
Thanks man. Definitely didn't look like much, and I had worse crashes before, however the angles were just right (wrong) that day.
Speedy recovery
You are a very cool man! I wish you good health from Ukraine!!!!
God bless u!
I can't believe u had such a injury because of that crash ... It looks not that bad ...
Sorry bro.thats rough
How did you even get that severely injured? Looks like such a minor crash. 😔
people die falling off ladders dude
Never say you cant ride again! You can get back out there
I guess "won't ride again" is maybe better phrasing. I had surgery to "decompress" my spinal cord. They removed half of two vertebrae in my back. That area is already very damaged and now weakened. One small crash, and I'm done for good. It's a calculated choice.
Don't ride bikes anymore at all ?
So sorry dude.
Thanks. Sh*t happens. I knew the risks, and ended up very lucky all things considered.
at least you did it at whistler and not on the step up that eric porter milks every chance he gets.
How did you crash? You just riding, then you crash in a tree, on camera it feels like yoor speed about 7-10kmh and then you paralyzed, how??? I hope you gonna be ok 🙏🙏🙏
If you watch carefully, I clip my bars on a tree on the left, that gets me wobbling. Then my front tire washed down the hill, and I sort of supermanned headfirst into another tree. Doing okay these days. Thank you for the kind words.
@@RALEIGHthe3RD Aww... The good thing is that everything is fine with you at the moment, I wish you a good day 😉
Nothing but tragedy here……..be careful when you seek thrills. Nature is cruel when it shows who is in charge.
every big jump or drop I was holding my breath thinking this was gonna be when you got hurt. But then it was just some tree too close to the trail that kicked you sideways and put you into another tree.
I feel bad for you. I feel double bad that you couldn't at least go out sending a 20 foot drop or doing an insane wall ride. Nope. Just some tree that clipped your handlebars.
Wow.. Did you fall down in really bad angle or something? It doesn't look that bad on camera, also the speed doesn't look that high. I'm just wondering how? How come some people crashed in super high speed or from really big jumps but they just walked out from the crash like hey nothing happened and then some people just fall down on small jumps or curbside and break their neck. I mean you never know what could happen it's crazy
Yeah, was definitely not my "worst" crash at all. I had a preexisting narrowing of my spinal canal which was the root cause. As for the crash, my bike washed out from under me, so it didn't absorb any of the impact, and sent me head first through the air. My forehead hit first, and my feet and knees went above my head, causing hyper extension of my spine (arched backwards really far).
@Karl Puri It was from a previous injury, mostly likely a car accident I had in my 20s. I had some nerve issues before this crash, but had been mis diagnosed up until then.
Hmmm. Wish you a good recovery man. However, I’ll never not wear my Leatt.
Chest protector, or helmet? Or both?
Hes paralyzed from the chest down, he didnt break his neck. That leatt wouldnt have done shit, all they do is break your collarbones
If the third leg works, it's all good
👍 Yep, it's all good.
Wishing you a full and speedy recovery brother. If you're interested in some alternative therapy, Dr. Joe Dispenza authored a book that has changed my life titled "You are the placebo". Thank you for this reminder, and sharing your experience. It's both horrific and beautifully inspiring. I can't wait to watch your "The First Ride" Spinal Fail RECOVERY Edit" when you get it done!
Thank you! I will definitely check it out.
Aaaaand ill stick to gravel
This smeels like bs to get some clicks tbh. That clip ain‘t 11 years old and that crash ain‘t got nobody paralized.
Umm, okay.
th-cam.com/video/EmHbBHbba10/w-d-xo.html
Here's the original upload, check the date posted.
You can call me nobody as much as you want, but I was definitely paralyzed, and still considered a paraplegic after this crash.
#FACTS
This is why I ride road bikes lmao
Wow really didnt look that bad, guess it all luck of the draw...ive walked away from bigger crashes when i should have been dead.
watched my first wife fall off her bike hit her head with a helmet on blood out of her ears she passed away from blunt force trauma I haven't ridden much at all in the past 5 years I finally got back into a sport I love I hope you do the same I been riding since 96 bought a new Schwinn hardtail wanted something in expensive in case I didn't end up using it I rode everywhere so then I bought my first full suspension in 99 Schwinn S40 haven't looked back since I love it Schwinn became walmart crap I have had Specialized now a Yeti I am not young anymore I wouldnt be doing those jumps but its still fun to be on trail riding.
Condolences. I'm so sorry for your experience, but glad you still enjoy the sport.
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