Ridecamp: Re: [RC] falling on weapons

At 10:30 AM 8/8/2002 -0700, amber applegate wrote: 
> ?
>
> Don't sweat the small stuff.
> Better a little sore back than the alternative. It will make you a much
> better rider, how's that?

I totally disagree.  Read below.

> They are best worn just to the left or 
>right of the belly - since we rarely land on our bellies when we
fall!? 


Have to comment on these two statements about riding
with weapons.  I would only recommend riding with a weapon if riding
alone.  I agree with the statement above about carrying it on the
right or left side, (or ankle) never the back.  I parted company
with my horse and I landed on my back with my fanny pack which held a
cell phone.  I ended up with such a bad injury that the Dr. said I
was looking at a YEAR to recover!  Another person with this same
injury is now looking at living the rest of his life using a bag for a
bathroom.  Any hard objects that could possibly end up at your back
in a fall should be avoided at all costs.

Amber







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