bikerMommy
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It happened in Columbuswhere in Georgia did this happen?
It happened in Columbuswhere in Georgia did this happen?
I had my icon helmet, icon jacket, icon gloves, jeans, and cowboy boots on at the time of the accident. I hit the back of the jeep and landed in it, so no road rash. I could've spared a gash to my right knee had I been wearing leathers (but I was on lunch break at work and found it a pain just to change into jeans).
I considered not riding for a split second, then came to my senses and realized it's a huge passion that I cannot leave behind.
I will be able to ride again, there will probably be pain but it'll be worth it. I'm in tons of therapy for the flexibility.
No, I wouldn't like to stay away from bigger bikes. I'm ready to move up. The bigger the better.
I have two children, I always put them first and think of them always. I want to teach them that even though life can become very tough, you shouldn't give up on your passion. Don't let fear keep you away from something you love.
You hit the nail on the head with that. I was riding every chance I got. Now when I am able to ride again, it will just be recreational. And not at rush hour.
I don't think there could've been any gear that could've lessened my injuries. I was VERY lucky. I hit a jeep, had I hit something with a more solid back side and not an open top I would've probably broken my neck. If I would've laid it down I would've been hit head on by a dodge durango. I was wearing my icon helmet, it took some serious damage but my head didn't take the damage. I was wearing my icon jacket and gloves, I broke my elbow but took on no cuts in those areas. My Icon gear didn't let me down, I think it held up as well as any other would have in that situation. The only thing that could've been better was if I was wearing leathers, I had a nasty gash on my right knee from catching some part of the bike when flipping over the top. Oh and a cup, lol. My uh.. well "business" for lack of a better word, hit the tank hard enough to leave a huge dent before I was thrown over the top. The inside of my thighs were deep blue and purple from the inside of one knee to the other from the traumaWhat a horrible story. I am so sorry for you. Unfortunately riding these things can be dangerous which is partly the reason why we ride. Seeing that you had some broken disks in your back just makes me dam near want to shed a tear for your pain. No fun i'm sure. Knowing that one day, my time may come while on a bike I was curious to what gear you were wearing? Knowing you had injuries I was curious what brand you think saved this body part or that & which gear let you down?
Excited to see what bike you choose when the time comes.
I don't think there could've been any gear that could've lessened my injuries. I was VERY lucky. I hit a jeep, had I hit something with a more solid back side and not an open top I would've probably broken my neck. If I would've laid it down I would've been hit head on by a dodge durango. I was wearing my icon helmet, it took some serious damage but my head didn't take the damage. I was wearing my icon jacket and gloves, I broke my elbow but took on no cuts in those areas. My Icon gear didn't let me down, I think it held up as well as any other would have in that situation. The only thing that could've been better was if I was wearing leathers, I had a nasty gash on my right knee from catching some part of the bike when flipping over the top. Oh and a cup, lol. My uh.. well "business" for lack of a better word, hit the tank hard enough to leave a huge dent before I was thrown over the top. The inside of my thighs were deep blue and purple from the inside of one knee to the other from the trauma
I don't know what jacket it is, but I attached a pic of it. It did have the standard back protector in it. My back injuries were caused from hyper extension. My head hit the back of the jeep while by backside was flipping over the top, crushing 3 vertebrae from bending backwards so violently.Mommy, Question about the jacket. Do you know off hand which one it was? Icon motor head, contra, overlord, ect? Did you have the standard back protector in it that comes with the icons or had you upgraded? Also, Do you think your back injuries were caused from blunt force or hyper extention?
Sorry, trying to learn all I can from a survivor...
I don't know what jacket it is, but I attached a pic of it. It did have the standard back protector in it. My back injuries were caused from hyper extension. My head hit the back of the jeep while by backside was flipping over the top, crushing 3 vertebrae from bending backwards so violently.
I "think" That is an Icon Contra...I don't know what jacket it is, but I attached a pic of it. It did have the standard back protector in it. My back injuries were caused from hyper extension. My head hit the back of the jeep while by backside was flipping over the top, crushing 3 vertebrae from bending backwards so violently.
That's just insane, nice to know you are at least recovering the best possible at this point. I do hope you have a complete recovery from this with no lasting problems. I myself have been down a nasty road from recovery from a ATV injury that took over 6 months to recover from. It's a hell of a road....I don't think there could've been any gear that could've lessened my injuries. I was VERY lucky. I hit a jeep, had I hit something with a more solid back side and not an open top I would've probably broken my neck. If I would've laid it down I would've been hit head on by a dodge durango. I was wearing my icon helmet, it took some serious damage but my head didn't take the damage. I was wearing my icon jacket and gloves, I broke my elbow but took on no cuts in those areas. My Icon gear didn't let me down, I think it held up as well as any other would have in that situation. The only thing that could've been better was if I was wearing leathers, I had a nasty gash on my right knee from catching some part of the bike when flipping over the top. Oh and a cup, lol. My uh.. well "business" for lack of a better word, hit the tank hard enough to leave a huge dent before I was thrown over the top. The inside of my thighs were deep blue and purple from the inside of one knee to the other from the trauma
They do make better back protectors that you can install in jackets to help with hyper extension. But as the op stated, wouldn't have mattered too much. Hitting a vehicle like that generally equals injuries.the jacket you mentioned had back protection, then how did you injury your back ?
is the back protector in jacket just for a flat backside laydown protection per say ?
do they make aa good back protector for the spine to prevent this sort of injury, crushing,hyperextensions ???
i know they make that HANS looking device, but i think it was for the neck, not the back.
also, i already have a bad disc in my neck, C6, and have to use a very lightweight helmet,Nexx XR1R carbon fiber, but would one of the neck rolls(generic donut type) help with some of the helmet weight off my neck ? someone said they wont let my head turn, but a dealer said that you could open it and possibly adjust it by cutting down a bit of the foam.
Well said. There simply isn't much that's going to mitigate an impact. All our gear is designed to protect us when we slide, for that reason.They do make better back protectors that you can install in jackets to help with hyper extension. But as the op stated, wouldn't have mattered too much. Hitting a vehicle like that generally equals injuries.
Things happen...
Or, someone could invent an IRON MAN suit to help with blunt force trama. But then the added 1/2 ton of weight may be hard for the bike to carry..Well said. There simply isn't much that's going to mitigate an impact. All our gear is designed to protect us when we slide, for that reason.
That being said, if one has a few thousand dollars to spend, one can now buy a racing suit with airbags in the shoulders. It protects the neck in an impact, and from what I've read it doesn't suck.
For the rest of us? Buy and wear the best gear you can afford. It's not going to protect against everything. Nothing can. However, the damage done will certainly be less than it would have been if you didn't have the gear.
bigger bikeOr, someone could invent an IRON MAN suit to help with blunt force trama. But then the added 1/2 ton of weight may be hard for the bike to carry..