Tokai - Space blanket

[nicsname]

Just wanted to say thanks so much to the two guys that stopped and gave me their space blanket while I waited for the ambulance on saturday! I didnt catch your names or your faces... but it really helped a lot!

 

This is the reason why I mountain bike, Thanks lads

[EigerSA]

who carries space blankets when they ride?? good thing for you they did. so what happened?

[Capricorn]

it's small enough to fit any saddle kitbag. Mega props to those who do have the foresight to carry one or two. Dont need a cold day to need one of those. lose enough blood cos an open fracture ruptured a big vein or artery, it be starting to get really chilly really quickly.

Edited May 30, 2011 by Jarek Wysocki

[leet22]

Hmm I carry a first aid kit with me including a Space blanket. Just in case

[EigerSA]

although really off-topic (I apologise) but what would be a good "first aid" kit too carry then?

[leet22]

although really off-topic (I apologise) but what would be a good "first aid" kit too carry then?

I carry a space blanket, some bandges, a few plasters and some antiseptic . Also a tin of plastic skin

[nicsname]

who carries space blankets when they ride?? good thing for you they did. so what happened?

 

I know right?! i was so surprised... I broke my collar bone just on the little jump going into "my roots" had to wait about 20/30mins or so in the rain for the ambulance ( all 5 of them ) - so the blanket really really helped!

 

Thanks again anonymous!

[CAAD4]

My space blanket insulates my Camelbak bladder and helps keep it cool.

[DJR]

My space blanket insulates my Camelbak bladder and helps keep it cool.

Smart idea, I'll do the same right away!

[RodTi]

Smart idea, I'll do the same right away!

 

+1

[BlinkFan]

My space blanket insulates my Camelbak bladder and helps keep it cool.

 

You could win a pair of fancy shoes from some cycling magazine with that tip

Edited May 30, 2011 by BlinkFan

[CAAD4]

Hey I'll get right onto it. The space blankets are cheaper at Dischem than Cape Union Mart. A man can never have too many pairs of shoes...Alternatively I can submit the fact that I wrap my bombs in duct tape, in case I need some for emergency repairs, also protecting my fingers from frost bite and my ears from an annoying rattling sound.

[gummibear]

I carry a space blanket, some bandges, a few plasters and some antiseptic . Also a tin of plastic skin

 

+ Gloves and a triangular bandage

[leet22]

+ Gloves and a triangular bandage

And a CPR mouth piece

[daneger]

I know right?! i was so surprised... I broke my collar bone just on the little jump going into "my roots" had to wait about 20/30mins or so in the rain for the ambulance ( all 5 of them ) - so the blanket really really helped!

 

Thanks again anonymous!

 

Weren't you allowed to get someone to drive up and fetch you? I didn't bother calling the ambulance they take too long, both times I got someone to drive up to fetch me. You can get the key from the house near the Arboritum. Unless they weren't there then I can under stand the long wait.

 

Hope you don't have to have an op and you recover quickly.

[nicsname]

Weren't you allowed to get someone to drive up and fetch you? I didn't bother calling the ambulance they take too long, both times I got someone to drive up to fetch me. You can get the key from the house near the Arboritum. Unless they weren't there then I can under stand the long wait.

 

Hope you don't have to have an op and you recover quickly.

 

Thanks man! I was in a very awkward position and broke it in three places so i couldnt move at all...stretcher was a big help! I phoned the 'rents at the same time though, was very festive in the end haha! Nicely done by the way! two rescues? you're on fine form mate