WA
475 posts
Just starting to smash some unhooked... My shoulders are prone to dislocation (when stretched high: overhead footy mark/ tennis serve kind of position, but only with a simultaneous impact of some type). I have managed a handle pass, but have noticed that going one hand triggers the 'dislocate alert' in my brain often, when I'm loaded and my arm is anywhere overhead.
Anyone got these issues? Any comments, suggestions? I think that with the right technique I'l be fine, it's the twisted arm which is the problem.
Cheers all.
WA
925 posts
Hi Craggers,
I damaged my right shoulder way back in like 2003 when monkey kite loops were the trick of the day. Simple trick. Boost huge and let go the front hand just before the apex of the jump. Kite loops and you hang on with one arm. This is BAD for your shoulder.
It took 6 years for it to come good again and I limit my unhooked stuff and am cautious about handle passing, especially inverted or air passes.
For me, learning air passes is less important than keeping my shoulder intact. It has to last me the rest of my life! Pain and arthritis in my later years is avoidable. I still ride hard, and give my body hell, but I know the line and rarely cross it.
If your body is telling you it's not good for your joint, listen to it. A shoulder reco is not a badge of honour. Your choice at the end of the day, but remember the choices you make now, will determine the quality of life in 20-30 years.
DM
WA
475 posts
Aaaaw crap. No flicky spinny splateroos for Craggers.
Ok then, so what do you hit these days that is shoulder safe? I was railey'ing and S-bend (attempting) yester with no dramas. Felt a bit risky when i released the back hand for a grab (Indy glide type of shyt) so didn't do that again. What's your sort of trick menu? I guess what im saying is I have no intention of backing off now I'm just cracking some proper tricks, but what do you suggest I aim for that (in your experience) is relatively 'shoulder safe'.
ps. Damnit... am loving the unhooked business right now...
25 posts
I am in the same position as you are craggers but with both my shoulders from sporting injuries. Over the years I have on and off hit the gym pretty hard, and I've found that when I've built up my shoulder muscles they give me much less grief. It's been about 3 years since I hit the gym seriously and seem to be paying for it big time. If I put the wrong kind of weight on my shoulders I get the dislocate alert (sometimes a partial dislocation) and am then in pain for the next few days.
I'd recommend building up your shoulders as much as possible. I'm currently looking for second hand weights on gumtree.
But even still, no amount of muscle is gonna save your shoulder if it goes into that "sweet" spot and u put sudden pressure on it :(
