John Shrewsbury Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 This was on the telly thismorning, theres 3 sections in this episcode on his accident. http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b014f4c3/Helicopter_Heroes_Series_5_Episode_2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Guy Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 too bad it's UK only content.. i can't see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Had a bit of a giggle through that - what a trooper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 too bad it's UK only content.. i can't see it. yeah f*ck that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Trials Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Wow that was a HUGE fall! An interesting watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Dunno what cameras these air ambulance guys use during their operations, but that cliff face looks friggin huge on their cameras. Akrigg, is one lucky chap. Edited September 13, 2011 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 He seems like hes got amazing pain tolerance! He looks kinda cute when hes wrapped up in the red bag ready to go to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 f**k me hows he not dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 too bad it's UK only content.. i can't see it. yeah f*ck that http://vimeo.com/28982743 Should be available in about 90 minutes. Converting etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 He looks kinda cute when hes wrapped up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Must be so annoying when you're there all smashed up, all you want to do is get sorted out and carted off to hospital, and the ambulance guy you're speaking to is getting fussy about exactly what you were doing and trying to clarify exactly how you ended up falling off. Seems a bit pointless, especially bearing in mind how potentially serious his injuries could've been. This may also be influenced by the tedious discussions I've had in hospital with doctors/nurses who just couldn't comprehend how I'd hurt myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlynch Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Shattered femur, ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Mallinson Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I bet he was glad he wasn't wearing his flat cap, thank god for endur-o-matics. Good to see him recovering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam n Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 anyone know what helmet that is....if it can save him from that i want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam T Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 thank god for endur-o-matics. Good to see him recovering. anyone know what helmet that is....if it can save him from that i want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Seems a bit pointless, especially bearing in mind how potentially serious his injuries could've been. This may also be influenced by the tedious discussions I've had in hospital with doctors/nurses who just couldn't comprehend how I'd hurt myself... I think it seems you are being prejudiced Mark Of course its annyoing when you're the one in pain, you've experianced it so you're well familiarised with it... but at the same time the doctors have to know EXACTLY what happened incase you could have injuries that are not obvious. In Chris's case, what if he'd bombed it a couple of miles cross country first and then skidded off - He'd be really out of energy, out of breath, elevated heart rate - could have burst blood vessels when accompanied with the fall? Don't know Im far from a doctor When I broke my arm climbing they did the same. I fell and landed on my arm. It hurt. As far as I was concerned why the f*ck did anything else matter? if anything else hurt I obviously would have told them. But apparently if my arm was broken it could have 'overwhelmed' the pain of a head injury so they asked if I hit my head on the way down. I think theres also an element of 'I don't want to be sued so Im going to be thorough' about it too. Anyway Im done. That video is pretty good, I can't believe how calm he is... Maybe he's just used to it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hardcore motherf**ker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Must be so annoying when you're there all smashed up, all you want to do is get sorted out and carted off to hospital, and the ambulance guy you're speaking to is getting fussy about exactly what you were doing and trying to clarify exactly how you ended up falling off. Seems a bit pointless, especially bearing in mind how potentially serious his injuries could've been. Dude, Those paramedics did exactly what they should have done. You may have found it annoying, but they need to find out exactly what happened because the obvious injuries may be masking more serious injuries. Most on this forum will have seen the footage of Chris' fall months ago and are aware of the outcome of his injuries but as the first medical professional on scene the paramedics understanding of the accident and the mechanism of injury has a huge bearing on the future health of the patient. If they don't know whats going on they can't treat Chris properly and could potentially cause more damage. It has nothing to do with covering their ass, it's called doing their job properly. Anyway enough ranting. Glad to see Chris on the mend, in my opinion he is by far the most innovative, skillful and entertaining rider out there. I was gutted when I heard about his fall and have missed seeing new videos this summer. Get well soon. Edited September 13, 2011 by trev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Fair enough I guess. My experiences were based in hospital being seen by people who appeared to be total retards, but I guess this is a different scenario so I see what you're saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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