Well kids... Im done for the season. Will be on a road bike in a few months for rehab but DH and DJ im DONE. Heres the story...
I was Riding up at whistler on the 19th. Had just put together my new ride. Was nothing to special but had dropped what i think is alot of hard earned $$ on it (nothing compared to some of your bikes i know) Was an 03 Giant AC with my 04 junior T on it, 05 Swinger 4 way and all new sram drivetrain (blackspire front) was soooo stoked on the bike. Bought a Season pass at GHY (thanks AJ for the good deal) and headed up for a weekend of fun. Took two runs, First down A line and then another down Schlayer to LWDH and then heart of darkness (mmmm) well I was feeling a little off after LWDH so I decided to sit down for a bit and relax.. Headed up for a last run and decided to take it easy down A line. Crossed under the lift, took the berm to the right, went off that STUPIDLY SMALL jump, Slipped a pedal, and my left foot drug sideways while I kept going. I watched my leg go way outta whack
I started making noises that would have scared a bear off and was able to push my bike the 10 ft back up the trail and get under the lift. Called to people on the lift to call patrol and started ripping off gear. More to the story but long short... X ray cam back with everything intact (LAME) so my MRI is scheduled for the 10th. My aunt who is a doctor with many years experiance was in town tonight and confirmed what i thought. 95% chance of going under the knife soon, least is going to be meniscus most being MCL or BOTH.
I am a welder and fabricator and cannot handle being on my feet let alone climbing ladders and piles of steel all day to go back to work so im screwed, luckily its union so I won't lose my job.
Just wanted to give anyone a recap that knows me what i have been up to. Im trying to stay positive about it all and in a good mood. I just need to sell my bikes so I don't have to look at them (ill buy something cool when im healed) So everyone just be careful and take care of themselves. This is not how I wanted to start the season and the start of a very busy well paying summer at work...
Ill have my bike stuff posted up soon in the FS thread. maybe someone will want to buy it to help me pay some bills.
I was Riding up at whistler on the 19th. Had just put together my new ride. Was nothing to special but had dropped what i think is alot of hard earned $$ on it (nothing compared to some of your bikes i know) Was an 03 Giant AC with my 04 junior T on it, 05 Swinger 4 way and all new sram drivetrain (blackspire front) was soooo stoked on the bike. Bought a Season pass at GHY (thanks AJ for the good deal) and headed up for a weekend of fun. Took two runs, First down A line and then another down Schlayer to LWDH and then heart of darkness (mmmm) well I was feeling a little off after LWDH so I decided to sit down for a bit and relax.. Headed up for a last run and decided to take it easy down A line. Crossed under the lift, took the berm to the right, went off that STUPIDLY SMALL jump, Slipped a pedal, and my left foot drug sideways while I kept going. I watched my leg go way outta whack
I started making noises that would have scared a bear off and was able to push my bike the 10 ft back up the trail and get under the lift. Called to people on the lift to call patrol and started ripping off gear. More to the story but long short... X ray cam back with everything intact (LAME) so my MRI is scheduled for the 10th. My aunt who is a doctor with many years experiance was in town tonight and confirmed what i thought. 95% chance of going under the knife soon, least is going to be meniscus most being MCL or BOTH.
I am a welder and fabricator and cannot handle being on my feet let alone climbing ladders and piles of steel all day to go back to work so im screwed, luckily its union so I won't lose my job.
Just wanted to give anyone a recap that knows me what i have been up to. Im trying to stay positive about it all and in a good mood. I just need to sell my bikes so I don't have to look at them (ill buy something cool when im healed) So everyone just be careful and take care of themselves. This is not how I wanted to start the season and the start of a very busy well paying summer at work...
Ill have my bike stuff posted up soon in the FS thread. maybe someone will want to buy it to help me pay some bills.
