Sad sad painful day...

WakeChikNikki · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 264 City: Sacramento

So im just learning how to jump the wake right. And im goin and i think i might actualy make it then suddenly i faceplant...HARD, then i scorpion, the board came back behind my head with my feet still intact and went into my head. So now im out for about 2 weeks with a slight concussion and stitches in my head. This sucks, Im considering buyin a helmet now. Well i have to buy one if i want to be riding on the 16th which is in 8 days. Goodness what we do for the love of wakeboarding. Anyone now of any good helmets out there?

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

Man, sorry to hear that. I bought a protec helmet, but I don't ride with it, I only have it to go to cable parks and sliders cause it's required.

Grace B. · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 7:24 pm Post subject:

Sorry to hear about that, that sucks! I hope it gets better quickly! I have a Capix Wakecap helmet. Usually only use it on sliders though, I'll ride with it once in awhile.

WakeChikNikki · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 264 City: Sacramento

Yea i think im going to ride with it until i get the w2w down, haha i dont quite feel like cracking my head open again.

intotheflats · Posted: Jul 08, 2004 8:01 pm Post subject:

that sucks, I had a girlfriend that did that(not as bad as you though). I was suprised how flexible some people can be. I think my legs would break before I would bend like that Embarassed

wawakechic · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Mar 2004 Posts: 413

WakeChikNikki, youch! Sorry to hear that and I hope it heals quickly.

wkbrdmdw'sGF · Posted: Jul 09, 2004 8:26 am Post subject:

WakeChikNikki, oh man, i'm trying to learn w2w jumps, too.... i haven't had a bad fall yet, which makes me think there's one just building up somewhere..... hope it isn't half as bad as yours!! sorry girl!!

WakeChikNikki · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 264 City: Sacramento

intotheflats, This is the second time ive scorpioned too! But the first for cracking my head open.. But yea it kinda surprised me how flexible i am too! my abs hurt tho for stretching that much!
wkbrdmdw'sGF, The way i figuire it is wakeboarding is a dangerous sport i mean yea you can get hurt and i do think everyone will get atleast one bad injury... But hey, i cracked my head open and im going to ride next week... With a helmet until its healed and i get my w2w down but still! Just keep on having fun and dont be scared of the inevitable fall that everyone gets atleast once.
everyone, thanks for caring about my head! i had to share but atleast i can say i have a scar from wakeboarding now... lol! Even tho no one will see it because i have hair... I told the docs in the ER if they had to shave my head i would sign a release and leave... Mr. Green

indywakechica · Addict Joined: 07 Jul 2003 Posts: 645 City: Indianapolis

Dang girlie...that sounds aweful! Seems like you'd break in half Shocked

Yep think I'd be wearing a helmet too after that. I wear my hubby's when I wakeskate but I don't really like it too much. Oh dear god...something else to add to the wishlist Smile

It never ends with this sport. Hope ya heal quick!

MissJade · Soul Rider Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Posts: 486 City: Austin, TX

WakeChikNikki, I've done it twice also. The first time, my back hurt so bad. Turns out I'd compressed a disk in my back. I could barely bend backwards without it hurting. When you'd run your finger down my spine, you could feel a bump from where it got crunched. I stretched it a lot, went to the chiropractor and over a few months, it healed up.

WakeChikNikki · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 264 City: Sacramento

MissJade, DANG! I think im pretty flexible so my back doesnt hurt (thank god) but my abs do! I feel like i have done about 1 million crunches i have to grab on to the side of my bed to get up, it sux!

sh0rtyme · Soul Rider Joined: 08 May 2004 Posts: 345 City: Portland

Ouch, get better soon! After getting a concussion from having a board land on top of my head and cutting me, I always wear a helmet unless I'm just planning on doing some jumps or riding around a bit.

WakeBabe07 · Posted: Jul 10, 2004 8:26 am Post subject:

WakeChikNikki, im sorry to hear about your fall! i hope you get better soon!!

leslisa · Posted: Jul 12, 2004 5:31 am Post subject:

Sad to hear of the accident. Heal quickly.

I like my protec helmet when I have to wear one. Cheers on the attempt. You will get it. Very Happy

Jane · Criminal Joined: 25 Sep 2003 Posts: 84 City: NL

Ever tried acupuncture? Helps me a lot! Did a railey by accident couple of days ago and I seriously bruises my ribs, like 8 or so... AUW! Went to my acupuncturist and the day after, gone! Perfect remedy!

WakeChikNikki · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 264 City: Sacramento

Jane, wow i would have never thought about that... I know this sounds stupid but dont the needles they stick in you hurt?
leslisa, Thats the helmet i think im going to get... How much did you pay for yours?

leslisa · Posted: Jul 12, 2004 10:22 am Post subject:

$30.00 at the wakeboard worlds last year, but I've seen them as low as $10 on eBay plus $5 shipping.

Lisa

Laura · Posted: Jul 12, 2004 1:29 pm Post subject: helmet and W2Ws

I hate to hear about injuries and feel for everyone, but as we all know its not easy and takes mad pride to get the W2W down or any tricks for that matter. My friend has a helmet and sometimes i wish i did, i think it gives a confindence in trying tricks, which is good for learning. I have fell alot attempting W2W (and have had bad headaches). I feel like i have it, but now my knees are beginning to hurt (age i guess) but hey, its all worth it at the end of the day. My quote and tag line for my skateboard company Gravel is "Scars to Prove it" which goes for any board sport.

Much respect for all you out there! Wink

WakeChikNikki · Soul Rider Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Posts: 264 City: Sacramento

leslisa, id totally do the ebay thing except i have no clue what size my head is?

Jane · Criminal Joined: 25 Sep 2003 Posts: 84 City: NL

WakeChikNikki, that's what everyone asks... and the answer is no! You don't or hardly feel the needles when he sticks them in you! It's surprisingly for how many injuries or other uncomfortablemessess it's successful! f.e. a 'nice' faceplant usually really hurt yer front neck muscles... after a visit by the acupuncturist... gone! I love it Smile

leslisa · Posted: Jul 13, 2004 3:39 am Post subject:

WakeChikNikki, Try one on in the store and then buy online. Mine is a medium, my 5 yo's is a small with *extra* padding.

Lisa