Video: Injury Update - Brayden Barrett-Hay

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nouser (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:02)

People of the bike community: PLEASE, do up your helmet properly. Helmet fitment is THE most important aspect of choosing a lid. It doesn't matter what safety rating it has, if your helmet can easily move on your head and/or you don't tighten the buckle against your jaw, it won't work.

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matheson-lee (Dec 18, 2013 at 20:22)

I just recently watched The Crash Reel. The documentary on Kevin Pearce and Traumatic brain injuries. What I learned was you only get one brain and If you mess it up. You are in trouble. And if your lucky enough to get by without serious brain damage. Don't push your luck and get a second injury cause there is no coming back. Check out this guy Trevor Rhoda who had 2 TBI's. There is no coming back for him. And all he wants to do is shred.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxNkGUcg1Vs

The Crash Reel Trailer. Movie is worth the watch. Chilling stuff. Dont cheap out on your helmets.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2bMgADj0e0

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paulclarke (Dec 12, 2013 at 10:38)

Glad he is doing good. I saw the bail from the starting scafolding and it was scary. Good news

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DTMVTEC (Jan 24, 2014 at 18:25)

Yeah scared the hell out of me stood next to the landing. So glad to see this id forgotten all about his recovery. All the best buddy!

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FUSE318 (Oct 22, 2014 at 7:59)

And then there's brandon begin

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katmai (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:25)

Head injuries are so miserable. I've been stuck with PCS since April. I feel ok for the most part these days, but I still have setbacks when I push it too hard. Slow and steady is the mantra. Hope Brayden gets through this!

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practicallyapornstar (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:55)

Unfortunately these types of injuries are becoming more common as riders go bigger. As a Rehab physician I have seen my share of severe disabling bike injuries as have most of my colleagues. For every pro rider seriously injured there are dozens of recreational athletes disabled. Unfortunately Leatt braces and back protection do absolutely nothing to prevent a spinal cord injury. Your best bet for preventing a head or cervical cord injury is a properly fit full face helmet.

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bakenbikin (Dec 15, 2013 at 22:06)

I'm interested to hear you say Leatt style braces have effectively no benefit. Wondering if you are aware of research to support this, and also what you have seen in your own practice?

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Sirweste (Dec 16, 2013 at 9:53)

Like wise I'd be interested in some impartial scientific testing of the Leatt - or similar.

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rockymountainsrule (Dec 17, 2013 at 15:38)

a properly fit (moto) helmet

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Enduro07 (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:12)

It's really unfortunate how many of these recovery videos have been coming out. I think it's great that all these guys are healing up and getting back on the bike but it's really sad at how many injured riders are coming out of this sport. makes you realize how fragile the human body really is....

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SithBike (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:30)

Just makes me think. I'm going to die on my bike. But I can't live without biking. All these injury story's on PB are helping me come to terms with the reality. At least I'll go "out" doing what I love. God willing, I'll escape untouched. Please!

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Enduro07 (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:32)

haha way to embrace it to the max

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jcjp94 (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:57)

I'd hope this makes you realize how strong the body really is. The people sustaining these injuries are putting their bodies through trials that evolution could never have predicted. The fact that Brayden could almost fully recover from such a serious head trauma after only 3 months is quite remarkable. Also, there isn't an increase in the number of injuries, so much as an increase in the coverage of the sport that lets us see and hear about all of them in such great detail.

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freeride-forever (Dec 12, 2013 at 21:48)

Maybe the recoveries demonstrate how durable the human body is.

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tom666 FL (Dec 13, 2013 at 6:58)

He seems to have a really good attitude

Recovering from any injury is all about taking it slow and working back to where you were - but head injuries area real beast just because the brain is such a sensetive, precious and intricate thing. It can be hard to gauge when you're properly back to strength and pushing it too far too soon could have devastating effects.

Best of luck with the recovery and hope to see you shredding again in the future. Take it slow man!

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feldmana (Dec 12, 2013 at 10:59)

Give it time...heal up fully...there's no rush...you are still very young... continue on your recovery

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slayemf (Dec 12, 2013 at 11:09)

animals are therapy,,,keep walking your dog and think about where you are and where you are going and what you want to accomplish. You have nothing to prove, Live, Ride, Live....

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TheGnome (Dec 12, 2013 at 18:34)

Had the same thing as he did, in the hospital for 2 months and in the ICU for 3 weeks, paralyzed for a month, couldn't talk for a month and all of that because of me riding my bike!

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oldschoolj (Dec 13, 2013 at 8:10)

Good news Brayden, seeing you crash first hand was scary as hell. Being home must be great, and you seem to be healing well, looking forward to your updates, and perhaps seeing you at Joyride this winter. Rubber side down.

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edge-academy (Dec 12, 2013 at 11:52)

So stoked you are doing better bud! Cant wait to have you back out to Colorado this summer.

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recklessness (Dec 12, 2013 at 14:35)

You're a good man Brayden. All the best with the rest of your recovery and good job so far!

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ryderup (Dec 13, 2013 at 15:24)

nice to see you are recovering well. Can't wait to see you back shredding with the pros.keep cool, your time will come. peace.

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sirbikealot (Dec 16, 2013 at 1:21)

Brayden great to hear you're on your way back to a full recovery, we got your back (and head) covered! Best from POC Sports

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ccaddy (Jan 25, 2014 at 22:09)

What was the name of treatment he was taking where the woman was working on him ?

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surfct (Dec 12, 2013 at 11:01)

good news - have a quick recovery, take it easy and come back strong next year!

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bradscholl (Jan 26, 2014 at 11:37)

Matrix re patterning

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motoman2 (Dec 12, 2013 at 11:44)

he's back flipping at joyride!

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rockin-itis (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:13)

Heal up well and keep shredding it. Glad to hear you're ok and doing better.

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raymond-george (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:29)

Super good to hear, miss riding with this kid

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DRodrigues (Dec 12, 2013 at 20:08)

Wear your full face helmets . Concussions are not cool or macho.

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EeehhZink (Dec 16, 2013 at 0:49)

Yeah buddy, glad you are staying stoked and doing well! Can't wait to see you on the podium more next year!

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dirty907 (Dec 12, 2013 at 10:47)

Keep it up, looking forward to watching you ride next season.

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Brizz (Dec 12, 2013 at 13:58)

Good to hear - seeing his bail was pretty nasty.

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gariel22 (Dec 12, 2013 at 14:16)

I think i saw him at Joyride150 a week ago, good luck healing!

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freeride-forever (Dec 12, 2013 at 21:57)

Titties. Was just gonna say I hope I see him there killin' it sometime. Rheeder looks to be back in destroyer form.

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Chuckbike (Dec 12, 2013 at 16:52)

Get well soon bro

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Fuglio (Dec 13, 2013 at 1:57)

Keep on Keeping on dude! No rider wants to see a fellow rider hurt.

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kbakes (Dec 12, 2013 at 12:34)

Yea Brayden

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ruclawson (Dec 12, 2013 at 20:36)

Big ups Brayden.