bologniusmaximus Posted April 8, 2018 Share Have done the trail many times before. And it seems like it's just one of those rules that I've forgotten.You all know the one; never stop on a wooden bridge if it's wet. In any case, I stopped because we heard people shouting ahead. Lost my balance. Fell head first into a ravine. Helmet is smashed. And I have a concussion. But I am fine otherwise. Lekker bruised, but a lesson is a lesson. If I wasn't wearing a trail lid the rocks would have slammed my neck. Safety first boys and girls. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted April 8, 2018 Share Hectic. Good to hear you are fine. But for every negative, there is a positive. Now you have an excuse to buy a new helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonus Posted April 8, 2018 Share Although the rule is "don't stop on wet wood", I think the rule of "always stop or slow down if you hear shouting ahead" trumps it. Obvs the ability to not fall off your bike and land on your head would be an advantage in this sort of situation. Glad it wasn't more serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidersky Posted April 8, 2018 Share Better a story about needing a new helmet than posting from the emergency room. Glad you're okay squire. Saw ambulances at Northern Farms today. No idea what/who/how but hope it's nothing too serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pah Bear Posted April 8, 2018 Share Expensive mistake. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mntboy Posted April 8, 2018 Share Glad to hear you are ok BM. And get yourself a new helmet. Enjoy the search! Sent from my SM-J200H using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted April 8, 2018 Share Helmets are cheap next to heads.... glad you are ok.. I won't post what my bell looks like after SA DH champs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Ears Posted April 8, 2018 Share Agreed, I slammed head first into a tree last week and had it not been for my Ambush I would been toast! It's interesting that often people spend upward of 50k on a bike but skimp on the helmet - to be honest that was me with my first helmet - never again - feeling how hard my head hit that tree and still being able to cycle home shows you how important a quality helmet is. Saw the ambulances too - have a feeling they were trying to respond to one of those emergency app alerts as they drOve around for quite a whilst and never seemed to find their patient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wet Ears Posted April 8, 2018 Share To the OP, glad you are okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted April 8, 2018 Share Helmets are cheap next to heads.... glad you are ok.. I won't post what my bell looks like after SA DH champs...Do you repair yourself if you wipeout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 8, 2018 Share I also ended in a cloud of dust while eating banana bread on a single track I met for the first time. Get better soon Happens in a blink ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted April 8, 2018 Share Do you repair yourself if you wipeout?sometimes... sometimes not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted April 8, 2018 Share Ouch ! Glad you are okay !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bologniusmaximus Posted April 10, 2018 Share Expensive mistake. All the best.Very! Still waiting to hear back from Omnico on the accident replacement warranty thing. Sent from my LG-H815 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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