WARNING: What happens in this video is ugly. Probably a 6 or 7 (out of 10) on the Ugly Meter (but for sure an 11 on the Pain Meter for this poor guy).
This video was emailed to me by my friend Rich Jensen, although I’m not sure I should be thanking him. Rich’s subject line on his email was, “Good reason for a protective riding vest.”
I watched the video and yes, a protective vest would have saved a lot of skin. Literally. I wear a vest probably 95% of the times I ride, so Rich will get no argument from me.
However, I will say that I doubt anyone could have predicted what happens to this sledder. It’s a complete fluke, probably a 1-in-a-Million. I suppose that’s the point of wearing protective gear: insurance protection in case you strike the Unlucky Lottery.
My question to anyone who cares to answer: Do you ride with protective gear (vest, shin pads, neck brace)?
Why or why not?