slewk Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 So after a 4 year sabbatical of riding i went to Contermanskloof yesterday and as soon as the confidence came back my front wheel washed on a double and i face planted on a rock breaking my nose and splitting my face open. I dont want this to keep me off a bike for so long again but when that kinda pain hits you the fear sets in. Are there helmets with better face / jaw protection? I know there are full face DH helmets but you will look like twat doing casual rides in one surely? Wondering if there is a middle ground Keep your faces safe out there folks L
Capricorn Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 holycrap luke. maybe after your next sabbatical, try the Constantia Bikepark first you get lids with removable chinbars. Pricey stuff, but its an option in terms of giving you a choice as to whether to descend with the chinbar attached or not. Giro switchbladeLeatt DBX 3 EnduroBell Super 2R and 3RMet parachute (one with the removable chinbar) Don't worry about looking about a twat rocking a full face while out riding. It's your noggin that needs protection. No amount of words can save your face from splitting open again. So do what you need to do until your confidence is restored. Besides, its easier to hide a blush behind a fullface + goggles
Sparky and the Warden Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/helmets-downhill-dirt-bmx/4209/s Bell has some nice helmets with the MIPS system also removable chin bar...Buuuuuut I'm waiting on the leatt dbx 3.0 full face set to be launched soon! Heal up! (Looks nasty)
Sparky and the Warden Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Don't worry about looking about a twat rocking a full face while out riding. It's your noggin that needs protection. No amount of words can save your face from splitting open again. So do what you need to do until your confidence is restored. Besides, its easier to hide a blush behind a fullface + goggles Waaahaha! All of the above are true especially the last part.
slewk Posted June 18, 2017 Author Posted June 18, 2017 holycrap luke. maybe after your next sabbatical, try the Constantia Bikepark first you get lids with removable chinbars. Pricey stuff, but its an option in terms of giving you a choice as to whether to descend with the chinbar attached or not. Giro switchbladeLeatt DBX 3 EnduroBell Super 2R and 3RMet parachute (one with the removable chinbar) Don't worry about looking about a twat rocking a full face while out riding. It's your noggin that needs protection. No amount of words can save your face from splitting open again. So do what you need to do until your confidence is restored. Besides, its easier to hide a blush behind a fullface + goggles Capricorn! Remember giving me DH advice 6 years ago haha. Full circle. Going to invest in a MIP helmet for sure!
Bonus Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 So after a 4 year sabbatical of riding i went to Contermanskloof yesterday and as soon as the confidence came back my front wheel washed on a double and i face planted on a rock breaking my nose and splitting my face open. I dont want this to keep me off a bike for so long again but when that kinda pain hits you the fear sets in. Are there helmets with better face / jaw protection? I know there are full face DH helmets but you will look like twat doing casual rides in one surely? Wondering if there is a middle ground Keep your faces safe out there folks LBad luck mate! Hope it doesn't put you off. After my accident last week . . . . https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/168615-saturday-evening-slow-speed-crash-it-did-sting-in-the-morning/ I can safely say I know exactly how you feel. Prepare for some serious swelling tomorrow and Tueday. Ibuprofen helped me a lot. My stitches come out on Tuesday.
slewk Posted June 18, 2017 Author Posted June 18, 2017 Is your bike ok She came off a lot better than me!
slewk Posted June 18, 2017 Author Posted June 18, 2017 Okay im sold and getting the Bell Enduro helmet. https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/bell-super-3r-mips/136279961/p Will feel a lot safer now and im sure the public will feel better not having to look at my hideous face haha
slewk Posted June 18, 2017 Author Posted June 18, 2017 Bad luck mate! Hope it doesn't put you off. After my accident last week . . . . https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/168615-saturday-evening-slow-speed-crash-it-did-sting-in-the-morning/ I can safely say I know exactly how you feel. Prepare for some serious swelling tomorrow and Tueday. Ibuprofen helped me a lot. My stitches come out on Tuesday. Eish not fun. I landed up with a broken nose in 3 places, hairline fracture on jaw and 70 stitches on what now is a fully pledged cleft palate. And you're right today is much worse, keen to ride safely from now on
dev null Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Been there before. My upper lip did not split though, but I lost all skin on my lower lip. Strengths boet, you are going to need it. Keep the painkiller at hand for when that lip starts throbbing in the night.
CAAD4 Posted June 18, 2017 Posted June 18, 2017 Woes was the right word to have in your title. Get well soon.
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