Thanks for the reminders. I hope Travis heals well. BTW, here in B.C. Canada, emergency rescues (medical or lost/stuck) are always completely free of charge. The reasoning is: when there is a fee, people in trouble tend to call friends instead of trained professionals. That often results in more people that need rescue. Our system works well for all concerned. Taxes cover the cost.
+BlastsFromTheSaddle Soooo true that. It's funny, as an American I'm against higher taxes and government-run healthcare. However when something like this happens, it really is a shame. I think it's just our government... if they could run anything efficiently I'd have no problem having them do healthcare. However, I can't even get a drivers license renewed without sitting for two hours in a rancid room. Americans think we have it all, but our country is so far behind in so many ways.
+eveRide ADV, The only constant is change, so whatever needs changing CAN be changed if the will is there. Some changes seem to take forever though ;-)
Wow - food for thought - off road in the UK I'm seldom more than a few miles from civilisation but the theory is all the same, I for one will be carrying at least a PLB along with me as well as my mobile phone from now on. Best wishes to poor old Travis for a speedy recovery and thanks in particular to him, for allowing the video to be posted.....ride safe chaps! - TMF
Great video showing what bad things can happen. And how to deal with them. I'm ashamed to say I've been riding with work boots off road for the last year. Because i don't want to spend the money on good boots. Please tell Travis this video changed that. I'm going to purchase some great protection motto boots before the riding season starts for me... thanks for sharing.. wishing a speedy recovery.
Jeez man, I've taken that exact fall many times just as you said. hope you heal up quick and get back on two wheels soon Travis. We know the risks, but as you said, it's still worth it.
I'm so happy to know that Travis is up, about, and out riding his motorcycle again. This is an outstanding video, really makes you think about what you need to do in a medical emergency out in the boonies. I carry a couple of little medical kits, I think I'll add a flexible splint before our next ride - just because.
Two words: SAM SPLINT Carrying a couple of 36" (which can each be cut in half if need's be) and some duct tape will afford you a good splinting possibility for almost any break (almost). And each will roll up into a cylinder about 3-1/2" diameter x 4" long - super lightweight. Never leave home without them. So glad Travis is mending. Very fortunate to have someone there with field medic experience. I truly appreciate all your videos, but this one especially. Take care.
Aww I am so sorry for your misadventure Travis, I wish you a fast healing. I love watching you guys ride in remote places like this one, here in my country I can only dream of it, nothing similar, most places are forbidden to motorbike. Very relaxing channel to watch, keep it the way you do it it's perfect.
It just shows why gear is important! Especially since where we both ride it can be fairly rocky, one small off and it can be game over. Wishing Travis all the best, I hope he is back on the bike soon!
Very informative video of a real world situation that all off road/trail riders/dual sporters are subject to experience. Thanks for sharing and I hope Travis is well on the way to a full recovery. I'll be adding Tylenol to my first aid kit as I have only been packing Ibuprofen.
+Scott H. Thanks Scott, I am doing great still some pain and swelling. But Back on the bike and that's what's important! Everyone that rides should have a plan for a worst case scenario. The cool part about plaining is if you do more often then not you wont need it.
Thanks for the info and I hope Travis has a speedy recovery! I have had several occasions where my Alpinestars Tech 10 boots have saved me from shattering my ankle and/or leg on a boulder, so I highly agree with the boot protection recommendation.
Very good video. Am usually skeptical of medical videos and often find outdated or wrong info. This one is spot on. I am a paramedic and Orthopedic Physicain Assistant and have taught wilderness advanced first aid. I would encourage everyone to take a wilderness first aid course. Here you would learn the basics of how to deal with injuries in the back country. There are many good courses out there. Start with Wilderness Medical Associates or SOLO. Also google wilderness medicine course. Here is a short list of things to add to your first aid kit besides what the video suggests: extra food/water for an over night, space blankets, matches, flashlights, SAM splints, ACE wraps, roller gauze and dressing supplies, quick clot dressing. Happy trails!
This is probably the most important video, I have seen on You Tube. Amazing how many ADV cyclists ride alone, in VERY remote places, and don’t believe it will ever happen to them. The question is not IF it will happen...but WHEN. You have given excellent advice. And recognize that other seemingly unimportant things can become killers (weather). Thank you. Best wishes to your friend. Going to subscribe. Great channel.
My brother fell on his DRZ when he hit a patch of frost a few years ago, doing about 15mph... The weight of the bike quit literally shattered his ankle. The emergency kit would have been good to have when that happened. I sincerely wish Travis a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him riding with you again.
oh ,wow,travis...heal quickly...you guys did fantastic immobilizing the leg,that eliminated a lot of other complications (I'm a trained Confined Space Rescue Team member...well done
That's a tough break, Travis, and could have happened to any of us on that difficult trail. Fortunate to have great, prepared riding buddies to help out -- a point well-taken. Wishing you a speedy recovery and back in the saddle.
That's hard to watch. Reminds me of my own injury over a year ago now when I broke my arm where I couldn't use my phone to call for help. Lots of good advice here. Thanks for wisdom. The potential cost of this hobby is very high.
Have a quick recovery Travis, well done for being prepared and more video like this need to be out there to inform people about situations like this. So nice one. Hope to see Travis back in two wheels soon !
I hope you make a speedy recovery Travis. Great reminders in the video. It always blows my mind that such a small fall can have such a big impact. Thanks for your service Joe!
Glad everyone is okay, and hope Travis recovers quickly and fully. Great infor, EveRide! Full on Dirt Bike Boots and Spot are essentials!! Sorry haven't been viewing much during the past couple months.
“Positioning the bike to shade him helped tremendously...until the kick stand gave out and it fell on him”. Joking aside great video. Really interesting learning points there. I’m so glad of our healthcare and rescue system in the UK. He’d have been heli lifted out of there ASAP with no bills. I hope Travis has made a full recovery.
Dear Travis. I hope you heal up real fast, brother. I have been there, broken, way up on a hot mountain and had to endure the shattered bones pain for hours before I myself got help. Now you get the good meds! lol.
Heal up Travis!! So pretty sure that first break shown on x-ray was a tibia spiral fracture. Honestly full moto boots would not have prevented this injury. His planted foot stuck under the bike and twisting motion as he fell back and to his right is what did the initial break I bet and that is just bad luck. Definitely right to avoid any nsaids or aspirin, Tylenol should be part of everyone's med kit. I'm going to do a video soon on how to put together a basic med kit, been meaning to do one for awhile.
Great informational video. I'm new to riding in general (some dirtbike background) and adventure riding in particular. Your videos have been a great informational source for me, and I wanted to tell you I appreciate it. 1 piece of first aid kit I carry with me is a SAM splint. Its lightweight, rolls up fairly small, and is under 10$ on amazon.
A year ago I broke my leg on slow speed crash. It wasn't off road though. I was on the city on a street in very bad conditions. I hope your friend recovers well. It's a long journey from the moment of the fracture.
I had a similar break 27 years ago when a drunk driver knocked my off my bike. It took 4 surgeries BUT after it all healed up, I was good to go with no ill affects. Be good and heal up. Get your strength back and then you can get back out there. Best of luck.
+Vegas RoManiac I had a similar experience when I realized I'd be wearing full MX boots every time I rode on dirt. I almost wore combat boots on a day when my bike rode my leg down a hill in Moab. My leg would be done, I'm sure, if I hadn't worn the right boots.
Joe you are the best man. If I ever ride with anyone I'd want a medic! Thank you for your service. 12Bs lead the way. Travis hope you heal fast. Everide this is a great video man. You all hit the nail on the head. Makes me want to buy new gear. Guess I will after I get another bike lol.
Awesome! I am going on a ride this weekend with my brother and we have ours ready to go. Lol. This video is a great reminder to stay prepared for us all. Thank you!
+Bayou Chilehead So true! Almost all of my crashes are tip-overs like this. Scary to think that nearly 400 lbs is always trying to crash down on your leg!
Seriously wow! I am so glad he had you guys there with him, or that could have ended very differently. Send him my best wishes for a speedy recovery. On a unrelated note, I kind of followed in your foot steps and did a 2483 mile west coast adventure ride. Up through Idaho and out to the Oregon coast. Then down to San Francisco, up over Donner pass and back home. Your west coast adventure series came to mind sever times as I was riding along. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the video! I'm a new rider and I'm going to be taking my big motorcross boots everytime! They're stiff and bulky but from what I've seen from this and the spills I've already taken they're worth it. I might even start investing more into my insurance now that I'm doing things a bit more dangerous even though it's pretty good already.
Hey Travis I've been there bud. It sucks!!! but it happens. Heal well and get back on that horse dude. Thanks for sharing guys. Hey btw if you have room, pack a compact rain umbrella for shade. It works great... especially for injured riders on hot days.
Man, what a silly fall! I was expecting at least some speed fall or something but nah, his bone gave up in this little crash! Amazing.... Well, as he said it's the cost of fun! I wish him the best, i hope he gets well soon so all of you can go and ride that trail again! Get well soon Travis! keep up bro.!
Good thing to have friends/partners....Just think of how serious this could have if Travis was by his self in 100+ deg. heat....God speed on his recovery....Thanks for sharing this incident...something for all riders to consider...
+K. Zeke Swaringen We weren't that far out, but if he had been riding alone, the consequences could have been lethal. So glad to have been there for him, he's a serious trooper!
Good to hear!! I just went from Alpine tech 2 (short boot) to tech 7 from this video. Thanks again for sharing as I am a novice...Well stated that everyone doing dirt takes a spill..
+Josh Sylvester Ohhhhhhhhhh man that's an awesome idea! I had tire irons, too! Next time... er... well... hopefully there isn't a next time! It's been a long time since I've talked with you, my brotha! I have some ideas that I wanted to bounce of you.
Just so people are more aware of it, all these items are good to have if you ride any motorcycle anywhere. Please carry a sam splint and duct tape in with it. Leg injuries are common in this field of fun. Travis, It's a hard way to learn a very valuable lesson. I hope to see you in another video soon. Be safe.
Good video man. Handy to have the combat medic along too. I was an EMT for a while but let my license lapse, I kind of wish I hadn't but any training is good. +1 on the tarp! Especially in your area. I usually have a foil emergency blanket on hand, up here in the North East cool nights and rain are our enemy, though its been 85 and humid the past week. Hope your buddy heals up quick. Bushpig... OUT!
+Bush Pig Man EMT training is awesome... I probably need to do a first aid class here soon. I don't think I could ever do the full EMT stuff, just a little too squeemish :)
+eveRide ADV It's a lot of work, not worth it unless you're going to volunteer with your local FD or something. Redcross has a wilderness first aid class which is awesome! Take that and keep your CPR up to date. Money well spent.
So glad you had a medic! Think about an emergency responder class. Most jr colleges have a course you can sign up for. It's fairly cheap, and the info you learn is invaluable.
This makes me wonder if my last crash could have ended much worse... I went down pretty hard with my KLR, but the pelican cases on the side probably kept the bike up off my leg. This has been eye-opening.
One product that can be very helpful in stabilizing broken bones (and therefore reducing pain and making it easier to move the person) is a SAM splint - basically a flexible piece of aluminum sheet covered with thin foam. You can keep one taped to the bottom of your seat. They're very versatile for these kinds of injuries.
Ouch! Heal up buddy, there's riding to be done! I suffered a bilateral tib-fib fracture while skiing and can say from experience that this is some good advice.
Gosh your medical system needs some work. When I broke my leg riding. It was about $200 for the ambulance fee. And free for the rest. Very insightful video Tyler good to know these things.
Wow such a small fall did all that its crazy . How many times have we all fallen harder with nothing ? It's one in a million and just some crappy luck . Get well soon Travis !
That sucks! Hope he heals up quick! I carry a spot when I ride. I have broken my foot in motocross boots but they definitely are a better boot for that kind of riding! Thanks for posting this!
Instead of those crooked wood, what came to my mind watching this situation is, using tools (spanner, tyre irons, etc). But may be their weight could be a concern. Btw great info on selecting a pain killer, that doesn't stop the blood from clotting. Didn't know that for sure. Thanks for sharing man. Hope Travis is recovering well and will be back to riding soon as he gets better. Cheers!!
+sidheart19 that's a great idea! We didn't think of using tire irons until after the fact. Hopefully we don't have this kind of situation again, but if we do, we'll definitely be using the stuff we have in our packs. :)
Good video. A lot of people don't have any kind of first aid kit on rides. Thanks for sharing this guys. Hope you're all healed up Travis! Took the aspirin out of my kit and went with Tylenol.
I had a tip over much like the one in this video while out trail riding. I was fortunate to not bang myself up like your friend. But that incident and this video have convinced me to get some MX style enduro boots for my trail rides and make a first aid kit to be mounted on the bike. I normally ride alone and should have done this sooner. Great video to stress the importance of being prepared for on trail injury.
Travis, welcome to the half metal leg weatherman's club. On the bright side, free ice cream and once that plate goes in, you won't be breaking your leg there anymore. Congrats on your first piece of stainless steel. Do the Physical Therapy exercises. Boring I know, but it works.
Hope the medical costs aren't too extensive. :-/ Here in Canada, we often take for granted the free health care we receive... I couldn't imagine 'not being able to afford' the medical care to fix a broken limb, or having a leg break while riding possibly put me in debt for years... Crazy.
Your health care in Canada isn't free. The USA pays for it, at least indirectly by providing you with a military shield. If you had to spend tens of billions in military, you wouldn't be able to afford "free" crappy health care.
So funny canadians don't realize that. Also most of them take 8 months for a CT scan. Meanwhile their cats can get a CT the same day. Their pets have better healthcare than they do. We have our problems in America with healthcare, but atleast I get same day service, and good jobs = good insurance.
large wrenches make great go to splints. That's one thing I am happy I was in cub scouts in Mississippi for, learned a lot of emergency medical stuff.. amazing *knock on wood I've never had to use it. With all the times I've spilled on my bicycle growing up, all the times I fell catching lizards, all the stupid stuff we did I never broke a major bone.. Sure I jacked up my hip when I was 15 and have back issues, have broken both wrists numerous times, broken pretty much every finger (or shall I say my sister broke pretty much every finger of mine) and I had a hairline spiral fracture in my upper right arm bone but I've never actually completely fractured a leg or arm bone.. Glad to hear he's going to be okay and you guys got him out of there safely. That's exactly why I think it'd be the best idea for me to stay off of dirt, dirt equals falls and with scoliosis that could easily turn to paralyzation so obviously probably not worth the risk.
I relate so well. I crushed my foot on the trail. Was alone and quite far out. Some lucky a side by side found me and drove me to the hospital. Worst fear is the money. Not the injury
A emergency blanket or two should be shoved somewhere. Makes great shade or cold protection depending on season. Also laughing at that great wood for splinting. Tire spoons (if long enough) can work in a pinch.
+The FLB Club The funniest part about it is that during the ordeal I was very calm, cool, and collected. Looking back at the footage of that wiggly leg it makes me all kinds of nauseous! haha :D
Thanks for the reminders. I hope Travis heals well. BTW, here in B.C. Canada, emergency rescues (medical or lost/stuck) are always completely free of charge. The reasoning is: when there is a fee, people in trouble tend to call friends instead of trained professionals. That often results in more people that need rescue. Our system works well for all concerned. Taxes cover the cost.
+BlastsFromTheSaddle Soooo true that. It's funny, as an American I'm against higher taxes and government-run healthcare. However when something like this happens, it really is a shame. I think it's just our government... if they could run anything efficiently I'd have no problem having them do healthcare. However, I can't even get a drivers license renewed without sitting for two hours in a rancid room. Americans think we have it all, but our country is so far behind in so many ways.
+eveRide ADV, The only constant is change, so whatever needs changing CAN be changed if the will is there. Some changes seem to take forever though ;-)
Wow - food for thought - off road in the UK I'm seldom more than a few miles from civilisation but the theory is all the same, I for one will be carrying at least a PLB along with me as well as my mobile phone from now on. Best wishes to poor old Travis for a speedy recovery and thanks in particular to him, for allowing the video to be posted.....ride safe chaps! - TMF
Great video showing what bad things can happen. And how to deal with them. I'm ashamed to say I've been riding with work boots off road for the last year. Because i don't want to spend the money on good boots. Please tell Travis this video changed that. I'm going to purchase some great protection motto boots before the riding season starts for me... thanks for sharing.. wishing a speedy recovery.
Z Shark Happy to here you are getting good boots. I thought I had good boots but I learned the hard way. My old boot were more street biased.
Any recomendation for boots suited for this purpose? Greetings from Mexico
Jeez man, I've taken that exact fall many times just as you said. hope you heal up quick and get back on two wheels soon Travis. We know the risks, but as you said, it's still worth it.
+ColoradoDualSport Definitely! He says he's recovering soon!
How is Travis now? hope he got his leg back on track good as new.
I'm so happy to know that Travis is up, about, and out riding his motorcycle again. This is an outstanding video, really makes you think about what you need to do in a medical emergency out in the boonies. I carry a couple of little medical kits, I think I'll add a flexible splint before our next ride - just because.
knowing basic first aid and having some stuff to patch people up as best you can is a must IMHO. Glad he made it out though.
Two words: SAM SPLINT
Carrying a couple of 36" (which can each be cut in half if need's be) and some duct tape will afford you a good splinting possibility for almost any break (almost). And each will roll up into a cylinder about 3-1/2" diameter x 4" long - super lightweight. Never leave home without them. So glad Travis is mending. Very fortunate to have someone there with field medic experience.
I truly appreciate all your videos, but this one especially. Take care.
+Stephen Lawson Thanks Stephen! Yes I recently grabbed a Sam Splint and take it everywhere I ride. It would have been a real asset in this situation!
Aww I am so sorry for your misadventure Travis, I wish you a fast healing.
I love watching you guys ride in remote places like this one, here in my country I can only dream of it, nothing similar, most places are forbidden to motorbike. Very relaxing channel to watch, keep it the way you do it it's perfect.
+Zoltan K Thank you very much Mr. K!
Wow unfortunate but awesome video and I hope it reaches a bunch of people. Best of luck Travis, heal up quickly!
Great video! Definitely prompted me to revisit what I carry with me. Thanks!
Speedy healing, Travis!
Here's to a speedy recovery Travis. Thank you for having the courage to share the experience..
Hope he gets better soon! Thats such a little fall, good reminder that anything can happen. Thanks so much
It just shows why gear is important! Especially since where we both ride it can be fairly rocky, one small off and it can be game over.
Wishing Travis all the best, I hope he is back on the bike soon!
Very informative video of a real world situation that all off road/trail riders/dual sporters are subject to experience. Thanks for sharing and I hope Travis is well on the way to a full recovery. I'll be adding Tylenol to my first aid kit as I have only been packing Ibuprofen.
+Scott H Right on! Thanks Scott!
+Scott H. Thanks Scott, I am doing great still some pain and swelling. But Back on the bike and that's what's important! Everyone that rides should have a plan for a worst case scenario. The cool part about plaining is if you do more often then not you wont need it.
eveRide ADV Even I've done this on my mountain bike.
Thanks for the info and I hope Travis has a speedy recovery! I have had several occasions where my Alpinestars Tech 10 boots have saved me from shattering my ankle and/or leg on a boulder, so I highly agree with the boot protection recommendation.
Very good video. Am usually skeptical of medical videos and often find outdated or wrong info. This one is spot on. I am a paramedic and Orthopedic Physicain Assistant and have taught wilderness advanced first aid. I would encourage everyone to take a wilderness first aid course. Here you would learn the basics of how to deal with injuries in the back country. There are many good courses out there. Start with Wilderness Medical Associates or SOLO. Also google wilderness medicine course. Here is a short list of things to add to your first aid kit besides what the video suggests: extra food/water for an over night, space blankets, matches, flashlights, SAM splints, ACE wraps, roller gauze and dressing supplies, quick clot dressing. Happy trails!
As an EMT I'm very happy to see that you guys were prepared. This is the stuff we like to see.
This is probably the most important video, I have seen on You Tube. Amazing how many ADV cyclists ride alone, in VERY remote places, and don’t believe it will ever happen to them. The question is not IF it will happen...but WHEN. You have given excellent advice. And recognize that other seemingly unimportant things can become killers (weather). Thank you. Best wishes to your friend. Going to subscribe. Great channel.
My brother fell on his DRZ when he hit a patch of frost a few years ago, doing about 15mph... The weight of the bike quit literally shattered his ankle. The emergency kit would have been good to have when that happened. I sincerely wish Travis a speedy recovery and can't wait to see him riding with you again.
+Freespiritphil Hopefully he'll be back on two very soon! He's a trooper, so he'll probably be back to riding sooner than later.
oh ,wow,travis...heal quickly...you guys did fantastic immobilizing the leg,that eliminated a lot of other complications (I'm a trained Confined Space Rescue Team member...well done
That sucks, thank goodness you guys had decent basic EDC and knowledge. Travis I hope you have a quick recovery from your injury and your bills.
That's a tough break, Travis, and could have happened to any of us on that difficult trail. Fortunate to have great, prepared riding buddies to help out -- a point well-taken. Wishing you a speedy recovery and back in the saddle.
That's hard to watch. Reminds me of my own injury over a year ago now when I broke my arm where I couldn't use my phone to call for help. Lots of good advice here. Thanks for wisdom. The potential cost of this hobby is very high.
wish Travis a speedy recovery and best wishes to his family !!
Aussie Butters Thanks man!
Have a quick recovery Travis, well done for being prepared and more video like this need to be out there to inform people about situations like this. So nice one. Hope to see Travis back in two wheels soon !
I hope you make a speedy recovery Travis. Great reminders in the video. It always blows my mind that such a small fall can have such a big impact. Thanks for your service Joe!
Glad everyone is okay, and hope Travis recovers quickly and fully. Great infor, EveRide! Full on Dirt Bike Boots and Spot are essentials!! Sorry haven't been viewing much during the past couple months.
“Positioning the bike to shade him helped tremendously...until the kick stand gave out and it fell on him”. Joking aside great video. Really interesting learning points there. I’m so glad of our healthcare and rescue system in the UK. He’d have been heli lifted out of there ASAP with no bills. I hope Travis has made a full recovery.
Good job you guys were prepared ..speedy recovery to Travis
You truly had the right crew with that day!! Excellent video. Get well soon Travis
Best of luck with the recovery, Travis. Thanks for turning this into an informational video, learned some bits for future riding.
Thanks for sharing man. Some value advice in that one Really sucks about your buddy and that you have to pay for evac. Good luck for a quick recovery!
Dear Travis. I hope you heal up real fast, brother. I have been there, broken, way up on a hot mountain and had to endure the shattered bones pain for hours before I myself got help. Now you get the good meds! lol.
+minitstop Oh man your story is so brutal! Let's make that never happen again mmmmmkay
i am so sorry to see this! i hope he gets better soon.
Hang in there Travis! Hope you feel better soon.
Heal up Travis!! So pretty sure that first break shown on x-ray was a tibia spiral fracture. Honestly full moto boots would not have prevented this injury. His planted foot stuck under the bike and twisting motion as he fell back and to his right is what did the initial break I bet and that is just bad luck. Definitely right to avoid any nsaids or aspirin, Tylenol should be part of everyone's med kit. I'm going to do a video soon on how to put together a basic med kit, been meaning to do one for awhile.
+NessedUpProductions Man I remember you telling me about this, I'd love to collab! Just so much going on right now!
Is your video ready? would love to watch it
Wow, such a gentle fall. Good thing you had an experienced medic with you guys. Speedy recovery Travis
+marks4303 So true, right? If it was me alone I'm not sure if I would have handled it well at all.
Awesome job on the handling of the situation. Makes me feel very fortunate with the spills I have had.
Great informational video. I'm new to riding in general (some dirtbike background) and adventure riding in particular. Your videos have been a great informational source for me, and I wanted to tell you I appreciate it. 1 piece of first aid kit I carry with me is a SAM splint. Its lightweight, rolls up fairly small, and is under 10$ on amazon.
A year ago I broke my leg on slow speed crash. It wasn't off road though. I was on the city on a street in very bad conditions.
I hope your friend recovers well. It's a long journey from the moment of the fracture.
I had a similar break 27 years ago when a drunk driver knocked my off my bike. It took 4 surgeries BUT after it all healed up, I was good to go with no ill affects. Be good and heal up. Get your strength back and then you can get back out there. Best of luck.
wrong boots .. big factor... sorry for the guy, I had similar boots but I realized fast that was a mistake
+Vegas RoManiac I had a similar experience when I realized I'd be wearing full MX boots every time I rode on dirt. I almost wore combat boots on a day when my bike rode my leg down a hill in Moab. My leg would be done, I'm sure, if I hadn't worn the right boots.
Good vid, I've broke a metatarsal and shattered my patella in the last year.
Joe you are the best man. If I ever ride with anyone I'd want a medic! Thank you for your service. 12Bs lead the way.
Travis hope you heal fast. Everide this is a great video man. You all hit the nail on the head. Makes me want to buy new gear. Guess I will after I get another bike lol.
+Duals Portvet Joe is an excellent guy to have around! Fantastic mechanic, medic, and friend. Truly a great guy to know!
This really hits home. Same bike, same terrain that I ride in. Thanks for the PSA.
Awesome! I am going on a ride this weekend with my brother and we have ours ready to go. Lol. This video is a great reminder to stay prepared for us all. Thank you!
That suck I feel your pain brother!
Hang in there brother our prays are with you man !
+hillbillydualsport Thanks Mark!
get well Travis. Thnks for sharing this learning situation
Glad to hear Travis is going to recover quickly!! This goes to prove, you don't have to be traveling at a high rate of speed to get injured!!
+Bayou Chilehead So true! Almost all of my crashes are tip-overs like this. Scary to think that nearly 400 lbs is always trying to crash down on your leg!
Seriously wow! I am so glad he had you guys there with him, or that could have ended very differently. Send him my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
On a unrelated note, I kind of followed in your foot steps and did a 2483 mile west coast adventure ride. Up through Idaho and out to the Oregon coast. Then down to San Francisco, up over Donner pass and back home. Your west coast adventure series came to mind sever times as I was riding along.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks for the video! I'm a new rider and I'm going to be taking my big motorcross boots everytime! They're stiff and bulky but from what I've seen from this and the spills I've already taken they're worth it. I might even start investing more into my insurance now that I'm doing things a bit more dangerous even though it's pretty good already.
can't believe I haven't found your channel earlier, it's the best
+Ragsdale Growden Thanks!
Hey Travis I've been there bud. It sucks!!! but it happens. Heal well and get back on that horse dude. Thanks for sharing guys. Hey btw if you have room, pack a compact rain umbrella for shade. It works great... especially for injured riders on hot days.
Von Michael I'm taking the umbrella Idea.
+RedRockDualSport ADV And when the shading is done... probably not a bad splint?
Von Michael great idea! Good call!
Thanks for uploading this. Makes you re-think the severity of simply "dropping" your bike.
Great info guys, hope all is well with the healing process and you guys get the hell back out there!
Man, what a silly fall! I was expecting at least some speed fall or something but nah, his bone gave up in this little crash! Amazing....
Well, as he said it's the cost of fun! I wish him the best, i hope he gets well soon so all of you can go and ride that trail again! Get well soon Travis! keep up bro.!
Good thing to have friends/partners....Just think of how serious this could have if Travis was by his self in 100+ deg. heat....God speed on his recovery....Thanks for sharing this incident...something for all riders to consider...
+K. Zeke Swaringen We weren't that far out, but if he had been riding alone, the consequences could have been lethal. So glad to have been there for him, he's a serious trooper!
Good to hear!! I just went from Alpine tech 2 (short boot) to tech 7 from this video. Thanks again for sharing as I am a novice...Well stated that everyone doing dirt takes a spill..
hope for quick recovery!
tire irons also make for great splints especially if you know where the break is.
+Josh Sylvester Ohhhhhhhhhh man that's an awesome idea! I had tire irons, too! Next time... er... well... hopefully there isn't a next time! It's been a long time since I've talked with you, my brotha! I have some ideas that I wanted to bounce of you.
Good work guys. Hope he gets well soon.
Get Well Soon Travis. Good video will be sharing.
speedy recovery Travis
Just so people are more aware of it, all these items are good to have if you ride any motorcycle anywhere. Please carry a sam splint and duct tape in with it. Leg injuries are common in this field of fun.
Travis, It's a hard way to learn a very valuable lesson. I hope to see you in another video soon. Be safe.
Hoping for a speedy recovery! Glad it was just a leg and that you where with friends. Thank you for the vid everide!
+DRZcoffeegirl Ride Thanks Juanita!
Good video man. Handy to have the combat medic along too. I was an EMT for a while but let my license lapse, I kind of wish I hadn't but any training is good. +1 on the tarp! Especially in your area. I usually have a foil emergency blanket on hand, up here in the North East cool nights and rain are our enemy, though its been 85 and humid the past week. Hope your buddy heals up quick. Bushpig... OUT!
+Bush Pig Man EMT training is awesome... I probably need to do a first aid class here soon. I don't think I could ever do the full EMT stuff, just a little too squeemish :)
+eveRide ADV It's a lot of work, not worth it unless you're going to volunteer with your local FD or something. Redcross has a wilderness first aid class which is awesome! Take that and keep your CPR up to date. Money well spent.
The only times I've been injured while riding thankfully was with these simple accidents. great video. get well travis!
So glad you had a medic! Think about an emergency responder class. Most jr colleges have a course you can sign up for. It's fairly cheap, and the info you learn is invaluable.
Get better soon Travis. Great video.
This makes me wonder if my last crash could have ended much worse... I went down pretty hard with my KLR, but the pelican cases on the side probably kept the bike up off my leg. This has been eye-opening.
My neighbour had a free air ambulance here in the uk, I guess this had made me appreciate that a bit more! Get well soon buddy.
One product that can be very helpful in stabilizing broken bones (and therefore reducing pain and making it easier to move the person) is a SAM splint - basically a flexible piece of aluminum sheet covered with thin foam. You can keep one taped to the bottom of your seat. They're very versatile for these kinds of injuries.
Speedy recovery brother!
Ouch! Heal up buddy, there's riding to be done! I suffered a bilateral tib-fib fracture while skiing and can say from experience that this is some good advice.
Gosh your medical system needs some work. When I broke my leg riding. It was about $200 for the ambulance fee. And free for the rest. Very insightful video Tyler good to know these things.
Great job by all of you! Always helps to have a medic as a riding buddy! Glad all appears to be going well!
that sucks dude. get well soon Travis!.
Get well soon brother!
Wow such a small fall did all that its crazy . How many times have we all fallen harder with nothing ? It's one in a million and just some crappy luck . Get well soon Travis !
+Rick Wall It really is just drawing straws of when that big heavy bike is gonna land wrong. It's an expensive lesson but a good one.
That sucks! Hope he heals up quick! I carry a spot when I ride. I have broken my foot in motocross boots but they definitely are a better boot for that kind of riding! Thanks for posting this!
get better soon Travis!
Travis, I hope for a speedy recovery.
Prayers with him.
Get well soon Travis!
Instead of those crooked wood, what came to my mind watching this situation is, using tools (spanner, tyre irons, etc). But may be their weight could be a concern. Btw great info on selecting a pain killer, that doesn't stop the blood from clotting. Didn't know that for sure. Thanks for sharing man. Hope Travis is recovering well and will be back to riding soon as he gets better. Cheers!!
+sidheart19 that's a great idea! We didn't think of using tire irons until after the fact. Hopefully we don't have this kind of situation again, but if we do, we'll definitely be using the stuff we have in our packs. :)
get well soon bro and thanks for the ideas..ive always carry my cobra paracord and wave multi tools and i will include Tylenol.
Good video. A lot of people don't have any kind of first aid kit on rides. Thanks for sharing this guys. Hope you're all healed up Travis! Took the aspirin out of my kit and went with Tylenol.
Great advice! Get well soon!
I had a tip over much like the one in this video while out trail riding. I was fortunate to not bang myself up like your friend. But that incident and this video have convinced me to get some MX style enduro boots for my trail rides and make a first aid kit to be mounted on the bike. I normally ride alone and should have done this sooner. Great video to stress the importance of being prepared for on trail injury.
good video, love those old scott hologram lenses, to bad you can't get them any more
Dang man...glad he is doing ok. A sam splint would also be a great thing to add to the med kit.
Travis, welcome to the half metal leg weatherman's club. On the bright side, free ice cream and once that plate goes in, you won't be breaking your leg there anymore. Congrats on your first piece of stainless steel. Do the Physical Therapy exercises. Boring I know, but it works.
dang... glad he's gonna be OK everyone ride safe!
Take care Travis!!
Hope the medical costs aren't too extensive. :-/ Here in Canada, we often take for granted the free health care we receive... I couldn't imagine 'not being able to afford' the medical care to fix a broken limb, or having a leg break while riding possibly put me in debt for years... Crazy.
+Weiderfan It really is a crazy situation. We're so far behind on so many things here in the US.
Your health care in Canada isn't free. The USA pays for it, at least indirectly by providing you with a military shield. If you had to spend tens of billions in military, you wouldn't be able to afford "free" crappy health care.
So funny canadians don't realize that. Also most of them take 8 months for a CT scan. Meanwhile their cats can get a CT the same day. Their pets have better healthcare than they do. We have our problems in America with healthcare, but atleast I get same day service, and good jobs = good insurance.
And they pay 51% taxes to pay for the "free" health care. Nothing is ever free.
Dragging himself up the hill, keep on truckin! He'll be back riding soon, hope ya heal quickly God Bless.
+SAA 77 Seriously, he's a tough mamma-jamma!
large wrenches make great go to splints. That's one thing I am happy I was in cub scouts in Mississippi for, learned a lot of emergency medical stuff.. amazing *knock on wood I've never had to use it. With all the times I've spilled on my bicycle growing up, all the times I fell catching lizards, all the stupid stuff we did I never broke a major bone.. Sure I jacked up my hip when I was 15 and have back issues, have broken both wrists numerous times, broken pretty much every finger (or shall I say my sister broke pretty much every finger of mine) and I had a hairline spiral fracture in my upper right arm bone but I've never actually completely fractured a leg or arm bone..
Glad to hear he's going to be okay and you guys got him out of there safely. That's exactly why I think it'd be the best idea for me to stay off of dirt, dirt equals falls and with scoliosis that could easily turn to paralyzation so obviously probably not worth the risk.
I relate so well. I crushed my foot on the trail. Was alone and quite far out. Some lucky a side by side found me and drove me to the hospital. Worst fear is the money. Not the injury
Yeah, this sucks! Get well soon!
A emergency blanket or two should be shoved somewhere. Makes great shade or cold protection depending on season. Also laughing at that great wood for splinting. Tire spoons (if long enough) can work in a pinch.
Scary situation! Looks like you guys handled it like pros.
+The FLB Club The funniest part about it is that during the ordeal I was very calm, cool, and collected. Looking back at the footage of that wiggly leg it makes me all kinds of nauseous! haha :D
Thank you for sharing hope he healed up well!