DAMN!!! We can break.

RandyL · Post by **RandyL** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:26 pm

Be safe out there!!! Adam (aka Death Roll) is recovering at Regions Hospital with ten broken ribs and a bruised lung. He took a hard fall on his back from about fifteen feet or so, he landed basically on ice. It was New Years Day and we were up in Rice Lake Wisconsin. The Rice Lake Hospital thought it best to get him close to home to a good trauma hospital so they can keep an eye on him. He should be just fine after a long healing process.

Denis · Post by **Denis** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:41 pm

Yup! We can break. My left arm can attest to that. As always, on ice the falls are a lot more punishing than on water. Kiteboarding on ice is a calculated risk. Be careful out there and stay safe. Glad he was wearing a helmet. Wishing Adam a speedy recovery.

Michelle · Post by **Michelle** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 6:53 pm

Yikes!
Get well soon Adam, and don't sneeze, those ribs will hurt for a while yet.
I am 17 weeks post leg break, and still having pain and stiffness from it, but it reminds me every time I kite how lucky I am not do have done anything worse.
Wishing you a fast and painless recovery.
Michelle

johnz · Post by **johnz** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:42 pm

What a bummer!

Best Wishes for a speedy recovery, Adam... It looks like you are in good hands.

- z

Mike W · Post by **Mike W** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 9:12 pm

Very sorry to hear about the accident, Adam. We will pray for a speedy recovery.

MAXIMILIANO · Post by **MAXIMILIANO** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:32 pm

Adam, It was horrible to hear what happened to you. I am glad you are ok. Sending you positive vibes for a quick recovery

.

Maximiliano

ice_kmauve · Post by **ice_kmauve** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 10:33 pm

Adam--

Man, terrible news to hear !! I've always enjoyed the fact that you go big or go home ever since I first saw you out there. Hope the recovery goes quick.

Dave

Dave Z · Post by **Dave Z** » Sat Jan 03, 2009 11:03 pm

Ouch! Ice Bad. Morphine drip, not so bad. Heal up FAST, Adam. Very glad it was not worse!!!

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 12:36 am

Total bummer, heal quick.

JRN · Post by **JRN** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:44 am

HEAL QUICKLY, DUDE. THE E-SIDE RIDING WON'T BE RIGHT 'TIL YOU'RE BACK OUT THERE! JIM N.

baskinT · Post by **baskinT** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:57 pm

Speedy recoveries, mann. Hear your pain...

Baskin

P R Key · Post by **P R Key** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:03 pm

Horrible news...Hope you heal fast!

face plant · Post by **face plant** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 9:17 pm

Adam,

If I know you at all you'll be back kiting, climbing and biking soon. Really a bummer! I do not envy your next few weeks! Marg better let you keep hanging out with us.

For those that don't know Adam he does go big!! He's a great guy and great for this sport! The SS Minnow will wait in the harbor for his return!

Be safe get well soon. Roger

krazykatie · Post by **krazykatie** » Sun Jan 04, 2009 11:18 pm

Sorry to hear Adam; recover quickly!

kiteboymn · Post by **kiteboymn** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:43 am

Hang in there bro, you'll get through it. Hopefully ya got someone who can wait on u 24/7 for the first few days.You'll be rockin a seat harness in about 5 weeks.
Just try and get some good sleep and watch comedy central day and night . lol Take care, Todd

windthrash · Post by **windthrash** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:50 am

Bad news man! Hope you heal fast so you can get back out soon!!

Nancy · Post by **Nancy** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:38 am

Man, what a bummer! Glad you're "ok"!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Death Roll · Post by **Death Roll** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:49 pm

THANKS to everyone for your kind thoughts!

I wish I had a some "snappy" comebacks to some of your comments--oh yeah, I do. I have TEN of them!

10 broken ribs hurts..... but I'm feeling much better. It is really true that it hurts when you laugh....no wonder all my "friends" are calling me trying to make me laugh!

What happened? Pride before ability (and that ice has no agility). I probably jumped too high for the conditions, new kite, over sent kite, kite looped the bad boy around as I was about 15 feet in air, and it slammed me to the ice head/shoulder first like a broken pinata!

I knew something bad had just happened, since I couldn't really move my left side, and I couldn't breath for about 1 minute (just FYI- a minute is long time to wait when wanting air). I don't want to bore you with the other details, like the paramedics cutting into my new ski jacket and cloths I just received as gifts or the two hour ambulance back to city.....

Two final words:

1) Thanks again for all your thoughts.....I really does help read these posts and know folks are thinking about you

2) NEVER give your kiting buddy shit about him wearing his motocross pads to protect his ribs before you go out riding with him! ( Even though someone said, "hey dude, you could turn those moto pads around and everyone would think you'd have some stomach muscles!)

Adam

steveb · Post by **steveb** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:58 pm

Thought I should post this, useful padding http://www.worldrugbyshop.com/departmen ... ction.html

RandyL · Post by **RandyL** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:25 pm

Adam,
I'm glad you are feeling better...Do you think this suit will be enough protection for your next snow kiting session?

LAKAWA

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