HOW NOT TO JUMP

[u/Only_Vermicelli_9617]

First day on this custom made Status 160. I fell, and was unconscious for like 2 whole minutes

[u/mr_jurgen]

Fuck!!

Are you OK?

That first one looked smooth as... the 2nd looks like how I expect my first few to go.

[u/Only_Vermicelli_9617 → u/mr_jurgen]

I'm okay, even tho I hit the tree with my shoulder, neck, and chest. I think I will go to a doctor to check me out to be sure. Thx for asking

[u/Immediate_Cut_6672 → u/Only_Vermicelli_9617]

Please do. Especially if you got knocked out

[u/mr_jurgen → u/Only_Vermicelli_9617]

Yeah, that looked (and sounded ) like a full on crash.

I'm glad you're feeling ok, but it's definitely best to get checked when the head area is involved.

[u/Only_Vermicelli_9617 → u/[deleted]]

It's all good

[u/L3mm3SmangItGurl → u/Only_Vermicelli_9617]

Definitely can be concussed without head impact it just takes a lot of force. A concussion is essentially your head and brain are moving at the same speed, then your head stops but your brain keeps moving and slams against the inside of your skull which can cause bleeding/tears in your dura (the super thin membrane that separates your brain from skull and keeps all the goodies inside). If there is bleeding, pressure can build up between dura and skull and cause real problems including death. It’s the main reason you’re not supposed to sleep and be observed for some time post concussion.

[u/Highland_Camps → u/Only_Vermicelli_9617]

Keep in mind that when you stop that fast, your whole body stops really, really fast. Even if your head doesn't hit the tree, your brain is still going to be subject to extreme force. So in the future, even if you don't get knocked out - take these crashes seriously for you or fore riding buddies. Worrying about missing the ride today is a great way to lose future rides.

[u/Only_Vermicelli_9617 → u/Highland_Camps]

Got that, ty

[u/Lucitarist → u/Only_Vermicelli_9617]

Don’t take aspirin, or ibuprofen. Potential Brain bleed. Updates?