barryj Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) Well I've been out 4 times so far this season and still struggling to get my mojo back......the first 3 times out I only lasted 4 runs and my legs and mind were toast! Tonight I went out for night riding and there was hardly anybody there for the last hour and 1/2 I was there and I was able to last 6 runs. I can get down the hill but it is Butt Ugly as I can't connect turns......I'm just throwing my tail in and out of the turn instead of committing to the turn. I feel a little more confident and stronger mentally each outing but my riding feels like microscopic improvement at best! Additionally I have ridden all 3 of my daily driver boards so far this season and they All are tracking to the left whether I'm getting off the lift or starting or finishing a run! It feels like I got to fight to keep the Damn board tracking straight! I haven't changed anything on my boards, boots or bindings and No, my doctors and chiropractors haven't told me my body or feet are supinating to the left! ......and No! I'm not constantly looking over my left shoulder out of fear for the next out of control skier to take me out..... Ok, maybe a little, but less each time out! Anybody else had any of these post collision/concussion after effects?? Edited December 5, 2022 by barryj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladia Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Tell me about it. Last week at Nord Star was absolute nightmare. 3 open runs merged into one. Now you finally realize how many idiots are on the slopes. I am pretty much yelling “You fu….g As….e” all the time. But it is just sample of human population and most scary is, it is probably that better half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Ladia said: I am pretty much yelling “You fu….g As….e” all the time. My wife reminds me that I am not the only one on the hill when I break out that mantra, usually after a near hit by an out of control skier/boarder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) 10 hours ago, barryj said: the first 3 times out I only lasted 4 runs and my legs and mind were toast! Sounds like you are fighting the board. Similar issue last year after Covid layoff. Went back to: on an easy slope until the muscle memory kicked back in. Edited December 5, 2022 by Chouinard Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 8 hours ago, Chouinard said: ……easy slope until the muscle memory kicked back in. good advice, I think. hang in there, barryj. and persist, without pressing too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Moved to all injured thread. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 3 hours ago, 1xsculler said: Season ending shoulder rotator cuff tear Aw Man! So sorry to hear that Scully. ....but been there, done that also! It's a long road back strength and mobility wise. I'm 2 years out from my surgery and full PT and just now getting back 90% of normal movement and just now back up to benching, decline and squatting 135lbs....which is what I used to warm up with! Which the Dr. said my shoulder would never be able to handle again because he could only repair one band as I had 2 that were unrepairable because I kept putting off the surgery. On a more positive note, I was back out on the hill (a few times) 4-6 weeks after surgery! Just cruising mind you with my arm in a sling.....but It Felt Great and was a positive ending to a bummer season! Hang in there! ps....you should post your situation in the original "Alpine Injured List" to update everybody...... I started this topic about post concussion recovery and not as many will see your situation if only here imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Got it, thanks for your update and the info, barryj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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