How is my clavicle NOT broken?

The ONE day I bring my GoPro! I may be "the-lorax", but I do not like to hug trees at full speed while I'm biking. Usually I ride this trail on my DH bike. Boosted too far on my Ibis and nose dived onto the flats after clearing the landing.

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whichoneispink (Aug 21, 2017 at 9:34)

I would say very lucky to be ok with that type of direct hit! FWIW, you might slow your shock rebound speed a bit if hitting jumps! I think I can see your back end rising a little too quick on vid, off most of the jumps. Maybe I'm wrong...

the-lorax (Oct 27, 2017 at 15:45)

So I checked my rebound afterwards, and it was actually at the full minimum setting. It's hard to see in the video, but I was basically riding my front wheel, trying to get my rear on the ground and steer back towards the trail. Realized that wasn't possible so I slammed the front brake.

preach (Aug 21, 2017 at 8:04)

I do the same every once in a while...it's like my brain doesn't respond to "ok, now straighten out in mid-air:"
glad you're ok.

GetHucking (Jun 3, 2018 at 11:02)

You can tell you're all American, in England they would be 'taking the piss'. All is normally good as long as things don't make a snapping sound.

greyghost24 (Aug 19, 2017 at 12:57)

oof. rough strike. lucky to be ok.

the-lorax (Aug 20, 2017 at 10:37)

Dislocated my shoulder (for the first time) but was able to pop it back in myself, bruised clavicle, and swollen/stiff neck. The way I hit that aspen tree, I'm super lucky I didn't break my neck.

How is my clavicle NOT broken?

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