Chris Westland Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Maybe I was a bit too ambitious trying to hit 100km to unlock the 30k/h limit on my IPS inside of one week... oh well. Dislocated shoulder and 2-3 weeks in a sling ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Spalding Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 i am SO sorry this happened to you please take care of yourself and heal quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Yowch! What happened? Speed cutout? Hill climb shutdown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 If your accident was due to a hardware malfunction, many of us would be interested because it may have relevance to our own wheels. And now that I'm writing this, even if it was your mistake, we can all learn something. Don't leave us hanging, and hope you have a fast recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 If I recall correctly some IPS Zeros had some unexpected shutdown problems. I don't remember all of the details, but there were some reports in the IPS forum section. Edit: Found some reports... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 My own malfunction (and it's hard to type with this sling). Thank you all for well wishes. I love my IPS Zero and there was no fault with it. I caught the right platform on a curb, it spun the EUC, the torque moment @90 degrees dropped me into the pavement. That simple. I've fallen harder before, and wasn't really hurt except that my shoulder was pushed out of its socket. It hurt like the devil until they yanked it back into place at ER. Anyway, no riding for a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 17 minutes ago, Chris Westland said: My own malfunction (and it's hard to type with this sling). I love my IPS Zero and there was no fault with it. I caught the right platform on a curb, it spun the EUC, the torque moment @90 degrees dropped me into the pavement. That simple. I've fallen harder before, and wasn't really hurt except that my shoulder was pushed out of its socket. It hurt like the devil until they yanked it back into place at ER. Anyway, no riding for a few weeks. Well that's good to hear. The last thing you want is to lose confidence in your wheel. A good lesson - maintain situational awareness regards to your pedals. Funny, my worst injury (minor sprang) was falling to the ground when performing too tight of a turn at about 0 mph - I think I understeared, if that's a term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frode Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 22 minutes ago, Chris Westland said: I caught the right platform on a curb, it spun the EUC, Been there, done that! Hope your shoulder will heal well and fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Glad to hear that I'm not the first... absolutely right about situational awareness. I'm hoping for a problem free recovery, as "winter is coming" and I'd like to get a bit more time in before it gets cold and icy. On the IPS Zero, I'm a big fan, and up to this point cannot find any fault with my wheel. I'd highly recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Chris Westland said: Anyway, no riding for a few weeks. 1 hour ago, Chris Westland said: I'm hoping for a problem free recovery, as "winter is coming" and I'd like to get a bit more time in before it gets cold and icy. Now the physicians amongst us (not including @Hunka Hunka Burning Love - he's a fraud) may not agree, but... There could be some in this forum that may have wheeled, even while in plaster. Just make sure you lean to the right (?) so that - should you have a mishap - you fall toward the good shoulder! BTW - have you seen my elbow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Chris Westland said: Glad to hear that I'm not the first... absolutely right about situational awareness. I'm hoping for a problem free recovery, as "winter is coming" and I'd like to get a bit more time in before it gets cold and icy. Glad your ok! Don't worry about the snow and ice diminishing your riding time! Just watch a few @EUC Extreme videos and you will be good to go!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: BTW - have you seen my elbow? Is that your elbow? Nice repair? New Zealand does have modern medicine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 56 minutes ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: Now the physicians amongst us (not including @Hunka Hunka Burning Love - he's a fraud) may not agree, but... Fraud is such a harsh word! As well as traitor! My certificate would tend to disagree with you. And ahem, that would be Dr. Hunkahunkaburninglove. Tension band figure of eight wire fixation (TBW) is considered the gold standard with olecranon fractures although subjective complaints of the subcutaneous positioning of the hardware can be common. It looks like they wisely chose to perform transcortical K wire placement (medical term - metal osseous tent spike) instead of intramedullary placement. Here's a handy do it yourself PDF for you non-doctor types: https://aotrauma.aofoundation.org/Structure/education/educational-programs/operating-room-personnel/Documents/FSP_ORP_Handout_English_Tension band_Final.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litewave Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 1 hour ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: Now the physicians amongst us (not including @Hunka Hunka Burning Love - he's a fraud) may not agree, but... There could be some in this forum that may have wheeled, even while in plaster. Just make sure you lean to the right (?) so that - should you have a mishap - you fall toward the good shoulder! BTW - have you seen my elbow? Is that #8 wire I see in the x-ray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 21 minutes ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: Fraud is such a harsh word! As well as traitor! My certificate would tend to disagree with you. And ahem, that would be Dr. Hunkahunkaburninglove. Tension band figure of eight wire fixation (TBW) is considered the gold standard with olecranon fractures although subjective complaints of the subcutaneous positioning of the hardware can be common. BTW that one spikey thing (medical term: metal osteo tent spike) they didn't angle correctly so it's sticking out. I just happen to know a good medical malpractice lawyer who you can consult with for a small fee. Minions elscooter , soon Minions EUC 2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 2 hours ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: Now the physicians amongst us (not including @Hunka Hunka Burning Love - he's a fraud) may not agree, but... There could be some in this forum that may have wheeled, even while in plaster. Just make sure you lean to the right (?) so that - should you have a mishap - you fall toward the good shoulder! BTW - have you seen my elbow? That's the spirit, and the pic gives you bragging rights!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 2 hours ago, Rehab1 said: Glad your ok! Don't worry about the snow and ice diminishing your riding time! Just watch a few @EUC Extreme videos and you will be good to go!? I love the video ...wow is he fast. This guy has to be Russian, with the metal spikes in the tire and 30mph runs. It looks like a version of Russian Speedway Ice Racing but with only one wheel... and even more extreme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 12 minutes ago, Chris Westland said: I love the video ...wow is he fast. This guy has to be Russian, with the metal spikes in the tire and 30mph runs. It looks like a version of Russian Speedway Ice Racing but with only one wheel... He is @EUC Extreme from Finland and has a lot of great videos. It's amazing what he has done, too much to list but just watch some of his videos. He even has some recent ones where he's going so fast the wheel just gives up and shuts off at high speed. But he wears protective gear so he can ride fast and push the limits of the wheel. Speedway racing is great, full lock power slide with no brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Westland Posted October 30, 2016 Author Share Posted October 30, 2016 At those speeds I'd want my leathers. I'll have to check @EUC Extreme's other videos. I see he has a Facebook page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Just go to YouTube or the video page on the Forum, he even shows his falls, the guy has no fear of falling, he is prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 17 minutes ago, steve454 said: full lock power slide My favorite hobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Rehab1 said: Is that your elbow? Nice repair? New Zealand does have modern medicine? Thanks @Rehab1 - yes, that is my elbow. And no @litewave, that is not #8 wire - though it may have been recycled from an abandoned farm hay-baler. I may brag about it @Chris Westland, and with reason too (I think) - after I did it I got on a plane and spent 3 weeks touring the USA, before returning home to get that x-ray. It's funny as it didn't hurt at all, but did bruise just a bit while I was away... But it wasn't EUC related - it was one of those stupid hoverboard things... Two small wheels with independent drive is just asking for trouble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Damn that's one icky ecchymosis area. (Someone pass me a breathmint) Ever watch "The Walking Dead?" Let me take care of that for you ... <grabs hatchet> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Seriously though - it didn't hurt at all! Though that may just be the medication I'm on. Not surprisingly, a lot of people said I should go to a doctor - but it didn't hurt! Though, once I found out it was broken (snapped the olecranon process clean off), I realised that I could hold my arm just so and then clench to "wiggle" the broken bit! This is what it looked like before they fixed it... The bit on the right (the bit I could wiggle) is supposed to be bolted to the ulna (bone at the bottom). And while you're looking... Check out that gun! Fat Unicyclists are awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 @John Eucist Can you add this badge of honor symbol next to each member's name that has submitted photos of an injury riding a EUC or @The Fat Unicycliststupid hoverboard? With @Hunka Hunka Burning Loves 'Plus Member' status along with all of his other credentials including astronaut, pilot, physician, detective, judge, attorney, physicist, engineer, scientist, mathematician, athlete, sex therapist, etc, I believe he would be the most qualified to review each claim to make sure the photos of the injury are legitimate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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