thursday 1 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I fell avoiding a kid on a roped off slope going down king (it had deep powder). The kid's father looked at me like :WTF: Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 mamabear - proof those natural airbags come in handy sometimes... I realise I'm a total wimp - or just lucky - compared to some of the horror stories posted here. Damn it, though, ribs really hurt. It's the knees I worry about, though Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Originally Posted By: Sciclone Fortunately I didn't damage anything or scorpion myself, but I did have a little headache for the rest of the afternoon. I too will be getting a helmet this year. oooohhhh...this reminded me of baby bears stack at Thredbo a couple of years back. He caught a toe side edge when he should have been on his heel and did an incredible scorpion - 8yr olds are SO flexible. His board edge smashed into the back of his he...HELMET. If it had been his head the snow and ice would have been red real quick - thankfully he was riding with a helmet and there was just a big ding and scratch in the back of the helmet. ohh and a bit of a headache/neck ache. Link to post Share on other sites
KRUSTY 2 Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 My worst injury on the snow was a broken arm/ribs and concussion from landing on the flat in the halfpipe at Happo so wasnt able to work for the rest of the season. Luckily had insurance which still paid a large part of my salary at the time. Other injuries have been fractured ribs from hitting a tree, concussion a couple of times from doing stupid stuff and a couple of sprained wrists. Now Im an old man Im a lot more cautious so hopefully no injuries this coming season. Link to post Share on other sites
foreversnow 5 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I'm not sure this is a good thread!!! Similar to watching Ski Patrol, show on the slopes showing all the accidents they have to tend to. You know it happens but you don't want to know and you definately don't want it to happen to you. So far mainly only pride hurt. Link to post Share on other sites
Nisoko 6 Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Never been injured. My wallet has, but thats a different issue. Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 Last day of the season last year for me. (Second year on the slopes and started getting some real confidence ). It was semi white out conditions on myoko playing on their little cross course with a few friends at the top of suginohara. Was around mid march so snow was really slow and wet. Figured "what the hey!" let my foot off the brake and went flying down it. Was loving it, then hit the four little mounds towards the end of it. Came into the first one not so fast, came out at a decent speed. Hit the second one, and suddenly started feeling the pace, hit the third one, took off and realised id maybe bitten off more than i could chew. Was coming to the final one, was hitting warp speed and decided if i hit it id probably kill myself so bailed off the side. Of course it being slightly white out I didnt realise that it was a 2 foot straight drop. The front of board pranged in the snow, resulting in a twisted knee, clattered ribs (miraculously i crossed my arms over my chest on impact which probably saved me from a few broken ribs) and a mild concussion. Of course being a martyr i got up (after i pushed my brain back into my face) and finished out the day. Woke up the day after and couldnt walk. Couldnt walk properly for a good two weeks after. Exercise was completely out of the question. And teh damn thing still hurts if i strain it, so looking good for a probable tear this year Link to post Share on other sites
skidaisuki 0 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 ...and the funny thing is, I still have the same phone. No hard feelings! SdS Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 I broke my leg. Link to post Share on other sites
hedgefunder 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Broken leg. Someone out of control comes smashing into me. 10 years ago. Bit more careful now. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted October 28, 2009 Share Posted October 28, 2009 Doesn't matter how careful you are Some one can still run into you Link to post Share on other sites
SHORYUKEN2 0 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 None really. The worst is just a cold. After all, it does get cold out there. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 That's a fallacy... you can't get a cold from being cold. A cold is caused by germs, not temp. Link to post Share on other sites
rsser 0 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Skiing in NZ in wind and rain, snow turning to elephant snot. Caught the right ski in some crud and went down heavy forward and in on the left (telemarking). Snapped the ACL and tore the MCL. Lesson: don't ski in poor visibility. The NZ accident comp'n scheme is excellent, even covers foreigners. Saw physio and doctor on the mountain, same again off the mountain with X-rays. Only had to pay $70 all up. Luckily it was the last day. I had to get back to Oz on crutches. But travel insurance was a dog. The MCL had torn before so they wouldn't commit to anything in advance without a letter from my doctor. I don't go to a doctor for knee rehab, this was a Friday and my physio couldn't be contacted til the following Wed. So yes, I could fly home in Business class at my own expense and try to claim it back later. In the event, Air NZ were terrific and found me a spot to leave the leg stretched out in economy class on my existing ticket. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Sciclone. I have always argued this point but is it true that your immune system gets decreased during cold temperatures, thus allowing the germs to get in. Link to post Share on other sites
Sciclone 2 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 That would be from prolonged exposure without any decent clothing. Your body starts shutting down to help keep the core temp up. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 The main reason that colds spread so much in colder weather is that people stay inside in closed up houses/buildings with recirculated air - it is the perfect breeding ground for transmission of viruses, wheras in summer the viruses don't survive as long with the sunlight and fresh air diluting and killing them off. However if you are harboring a bug and so far your body has done a good job of keeping it from taking off - the body stress of cold exposure can be enough of an immunity dip to allow the cold to take hold. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Curious I seem to get more colds in summer than winter. Perhaps something to do with aircons! Link to post Share on other sites
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