sapporo 8 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 So, I put my snowboard to sleep for the summer and took out my skateboard (gravity longboard). Riding that is the closest feeling for me to riding my snowboard......after about 4 hours my front right wheel fell off, mid run. Sent me flying and I landed on my wrist. After lots of swearing and walking in circles it was off to the hospital to have it yanked back into place. I dislocated it/picked up a Burton fracture! (Very fitting name!) End of my skate season for a while! Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Shit, that sucks. I was big into skateboarding from elementary school to uni but gave up when my bones started healing slower and slower. I almost never do it now. Trying surfing instead! I think you are a lot less likely to injury yourself doing that. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Same. I smashed my body up for years and years skating. It was a lifestyle for us for about 10 years. Had to stop in the end due to having too much time off work. A couple of pics from back in the day. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I tried to learn as an adult......a very painful experience.....it didn't last long! Definitely a sport you need to learn when ur a kid and your body takes the pain, wear and tear better Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I was part of the first wave of boarding back in the late '70s. I wouldn't mind getting one of those long boards that I see surfers killing time with when there's no surf. Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Used to love it but haven't for a few years now. Should buy one. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I actually saw 2 guys skating a ledge in saitama. Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 So I am now waiting in the hospital bed for 2:00 to roll around so I can get a metal plate and bolts put into my wrist! It's a shame, but I think my skateboarding for the year is now out of the question. Riding my longboard last summer really helped my balance and confidence on my snowboard during the winter. Anyone else longboard?? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have been thinking about giving it a go over the past few years......now I think I'll just leave it! Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Metal plate and bolts! Yikes. I hope the metal plate doesn't look like this. Having said that, it's a bit 'Hacienda' isn't it. So that's cool. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Gambatte Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Think that plate would be awesome, especially if the yellow could be seen under the skin! Internal tattoo. Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 Thanks guys. Ganbarimasu!!! Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hope it goes well sapporo. Was really into skateboaring in my late teens. Like you Saitaman, wouldn't mind buying one and getting back into it. Link to post Share on other sites
METAL 0 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 How did it all go sapporo? Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Small bit of metal plate and 8 screws into the bones now holding my wrist together! Hurts a bit!! Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Love skateboarding have a park 2 Minutes away but i am dressed as retard (according to the local kids) full safety elbow & knee pads, wrist guards, helmet, shorts with pads everywhere. Just bought a Freeboard but that looks scary. Even the kids on scooters rock the vert these days Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Small bit of metal plate and 8 screws into the bones now holding my wrist together! Hurts a bit!! Will the plate and screws stay in, or do they come out one the bone has healed? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Goz you look a bit slimmer in those photos you can still rock it no doubt Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I will film medropping in soon Link to post Share on other sites
sapporo 8 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Plate and bolts due to be removed in August. I'm due to leave the hospital today. Link to post Share on other sites
gozaimaas 61 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Goz you look a bit slimmer in those photos you can still rock it no doubt My word! Thats my race weight lol Link to post Share on other sites
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