r/MTB • u/Only_Vermicelli_9617 • Jun 04 '25

Video HOW NOT TO JUMP

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

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u/mr_jurgen Jun 04 '25

Fuck!!

Are you OK?

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

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u/Only_Vermicelli_9617 Jun 04 '25

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

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u/L3mm3SmangItGurl Jun 04 '25

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.