Great points. As additional reasons for injury, I'd offer up Instagram / youtube, / social media for influencing the mindset of riders and, especially for blue flow trails, poor building and maintenance. Latter not an issue in WBP, but there are so, so many poorly built green and blue jumps out there.
I bet "minor" spinal injuries are WAY underreported. People getting home and then getting diagnosed with compression fractures, herniated discs, etc.
I often feel like our sport in general has a very immature attitude to risk and injury. More discussion around these issues is great.
Nov. 29, 2024, 6:31 p.m. - DancingWithMyself
Great points. As additional reasons for injury, I'd offer up Instagram / youtube, / social media for influencing the mindset of riders and, especially for blue flow trails, poor building and maintenance. Latter not an issue in WBP, but there are so, so many poorly built green and blue jumps out there. I bet "minor" spinal injuries are WAY underreported. People getting home and then getting diagnosed with compression fractures, herniated discs, etc. I often feel like our sport in general has a very immature attitude to risk and injury. More discussion around these issues is great.