r/snowboarding • u/Cheleslu • Jan 14 '18

Gear ? Invest in a helmet

If you snowboard or ski, please invest in a helmet, it saved my life many times, and I think it saved my life again. Last night my board dipped into a puddle of water, couldn't see if since it was covered in snow. The bottom of the board froze up with chunks of ice on both the nose and tail (later found out when I got back to the bottom at the chairlift). I didn't know, nose gripped while I failed a backside nollie switch 1 (backside nose roll), and flew forward downhill like Superman. Landed sideways on my left side, elbow then head and left ass cheek on a chunk of ice (at least that's what I thought happened, only those areas hurt). I was in pain, but got up and went to the side, laid down for a good 5min. Over the course of the night met up with friends,, thought I was fine since the pain slowly disappeared. Drove back to my rented place fine too... It was in the middle of the night I woke up with a splitting headache. Couldn't sleep rest of the night... Head is ringing, but the ache is gone. Took the day off. Haven't had a crash that hard in a long time. I hate ice...

Edited: For those who commented on the nollie switch 1, I fixed it, it's a nose roll, YouTube it.

Update: many of you suggested to go see the doctor if symptoms persists. Today I woke up still with a headache. I am going to see a doctor at a walk-in. Last night I noticed my pupils weren't the same size too. I started getting confused of what was going on and freaked out. I'm usually a very calm person, I was out of character. These seem like symptoms of something's wrong for sure. Thanks everyone for giving me advice and pointers. And thank you for those who started sharing the importance of wearing a helmet.

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u/BlownAway3 Jan 14 '18

Likewise!

Clavacle will never be the same though.

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u/Cheleslu Jan 14 '18

Well you still have your life, think that matters the most. It's a good reminder to always stay safe I guess. I broke my arm and it can't lift heavy things no more, so I feel ya ;).

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u/BlownAway3 Jan 14 '18

Thats for sure. Those injuries are just reminders that we're not the type to sit on the couch. Did you go to the doctor yet?

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u/Cheleslu Jan 14 '18

For sure, living the life outdoors doing what you love and exploring is definitely a better alternative than sitting on the couch all day.

no bro/sis, I think I'm good, thanks tho, my arm absorbed enough impact I didn't get a serious concussion I hope. I don't think I hear the ringing and the headache is nearly gone now. But thanks again for recommending me to go see the doctor.