My boyfriend introduced me to riding a little over two years ago. I recently purchased a kdx200. It feels like I am learning how to ride all over again. I broke my foot a year ago and it seems as though I have fear of another injury. I am not as fast or confident as I was prior to the broken foot. I am hoping that I can overcome this and let go of the death grip!!!!
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So true...we've all got a situation or two that increases anxiety.
Of course, we all know that the more relaxed you are, the less likely you are to bauble and make a mistake, so it doesn't do any good to fret about it. The only thing that seems to work well is to get as much protective gear on as possible, and keep re-conquering the section/situation that gave you the injury. Or a similar section that's maybe not as extreme. I pounded my face on my front fender by doing a goofy corner during a sand ride, because I used hardpack technique on a sand course. I cursed the sand for a year, then finally made a commitment to learn how to ride in the loose stuff. I spent a couple of hours observing good riders attacking the same corner I ate it in, and just duplicated their posture and momentum.
Of course, we all know that the more relaxed you are, the less likely you are to bauble and make a mistake, so it doesn't do any good to fret about it. The only thing that seems to work well is to get as much protective gear on as possible, and keep re-conquering the section/situation that gave you the injury. Or a similar section that's maybe not as extreme. I pounded my face on my front fender by doing a goofy corner during a sand ride, because I used hardpack technique on a sand course. I cursed the sand for a year, then finally made a commitment to learn how to ride in the loose stuff. I spent a couple of hours observing good riders attacking the same corner I ate it in, and just duplicated their posture and momentum.
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Welcome to the site :cool:
As others have said, we all have ghosts. I broke my foot at DirtWeek '02 and pinned it in the exact same manner this last week at DirtWeek '04. Although it hurts to walk around barefooted again it was worth the risk to enjoy riding the woods.
Again, welcome to the site, and shout if you have any questions!
As others have said, we all have ghosts. I broke my foot at DirtWeek '02 and pinned it in the exact same manner this last week at DirtWeek '04. Although it hurts to walk around barefooted again it was worth the risk to enjoy riding the woods.
Again, welcome to the site, and shout if you have any questions!
