Uhh... that's a LOT of damage, I guess that it doesn't "happen to people all the time", def not over a small jump like that, with full-on armor. That amount of pain sounds like a high-speed desert wad-up. If it happened that bad to me? Man, I might take that as a sign, lol. Can't bang yourself up so bad you can't provide for the family.. THat kinda stuff happens all the time to people.
oldguy said:I made the same decision 3 years ago after
DW03 blowing out knee and needing total rebuild
spring 04 came up short on a small double and busting collarbone in 2 places
DW04 first lap around track cross rutting and going over bars bruised ribs
then in fall of 05 having to have 20in of intestine removed
decided I couldn't keep getting injured and loosing work. Fortunately my son is rabid about MX and therefore I still get to enjoy it vicariously through him. Every weekend of race season I get to hang out at the track and feel the energy.
Don't sell everything off yet, give yourself time to heal before you decide and then make the decision based not only what is important for you but also for your family.
It is easy for 150rguy at almost 14 yrs old to not grasp the financial /health reasons (as he should be out there having the time of his life) that come with family responsibilities. Heal up quick
Not criticising you at all - see my note you should be enjoying the time of your life :cool:150rguy said:Im only 12 years old. I went back and re-reAD his post and I guess he got more hurt than I thought the first time I read it. Hueass I should read posts more carfully ;)
this is a good suggestion. maybe if or when your kids are big enuf u can give them the bike :)DougRoost said:That's why I ride woods and mostly stay off tracks. When I do hit a track, I roll anything that's not a table, even if I know I can do it, since all it takes is a minor bike malfunction or a small glitch just before takeoff.
mx547 said:ask yourself this question, "will i be happy without riding?"
your answer will tell you what to do.
gwcrim said:Like they all said. Don't quit, just change your riding habits. Woods and play riding are great stress relievers. Get your kids involved. You'll be surprised how much it improves your family relationships.
I don't want to threadjack, so don't reply to this, but why not call him? An email is not the best way to rekindle a relationship, for starters, you can't be sure he got it. Pick up the phone, or drop by, it will mean a lot more to both of you.kawikiller said:thats true. I havnt talked to my dad in years. I emailed him thinking it would be cool for me and him to go riding together. Borrow some of my buddies bikes and we could all go. I emailed him with the idea, but he never responded :| but it would have been fun.
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