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2018 Barf Baja Bash - its happening now!

ThumperX said:
My foot and ankle were protected by Sidi Stingers, my knee with Leatt youth knee guards, upper body shoulders and arms with a Troy Lee Designs off road shirt.

I don't believe all the gear in the world would have saved me. Looks like the foot landed and the leg twisted from the knee down. I remember feeling a "pop."Confirmed today the kneecap did break and that may have been from the impact of the knee guard but more likely it broke from the inside out.

The foot and ankle did twist inside the boot so maybe get insoles and make sure the foot is completely captured :dunno

All I can say is it could've been worse, wish it hadn't happened and really wish that Diter had been able to see the mission and get lunch instead of taking care of my misfortune.

I've watched others go down in paved water crossings before and thought they were doing it wrong. Not the case, there are traps in these things and it all depends on the line, chalking it up to luck in the future.

FWIW, a group of GS riders talked to dieselGoober and mentioned that 3 of their 7 ate it in the exact same spot.

anyway, Baja rocks and everyone should go at least once.
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I'm not sure how tight your want your foot in the boot. I think a little play is good. Years ago they sold plastic Moto boots with little or no flex. I understand they transferred all the twisting energy directly to the knee, which may not be a good thing.
 
anytwowilldo said:
I'm not sure how tight your want your foot in the boot. I think a little play is good. Years ago they sold plastic Moto boots with little or no flex. I understand they transferred all the twisting energy directly to the knee, which may not be a good thing.
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We've been trying to figure it out but I'm pretty sure that's what happened. The knee cap "popped" tore the ACL and hurt so freaking much I never noticed the ankle and foot.

It seemed so minor at the time. Now I get to be scheduled for "reconstruction" :facepalm

Nick was commenting that my knee is off to the right and lumpy as al get out :barf
 
We had to "earn it" a bit, to see the cave paintings. The view from there was terrific.
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My favorite spot to stop and take it all in.
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The riding and scenery were great, but so was the food & new friends made

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Wanted to take this beautiful girl home. She gets 2 pictures.
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Andrew, in the distance. On his way to . . .
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. . . . San Rafael.
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Nice pics Eric! Those shrimp tacos in San Juanico were the best tacos I've evar had!!!!!! I can still smell and taste them now!!
 
San Rafael
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For Surj(and Gwynn) :laughing
(Daggetts, Bahia De Los Angeles)
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That's all I have. You all need to ride in Baja.
 
Thank you for bringing us back there Eric!
I wish we were still there.
 
Looks like I missed a good trip.

Sigh.... Next year.

:( Sorry you got hurt, Gwynne.
 
WFO said:
Looks like I missed a good trip.

Sigh.... Next year.

:( Sorry you got hurt, Gwynne.
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Hey, anything to be part of the "in" crowd :laughing

Eric, that little cat at Horsepower Ranch spent so much time loving on Slappy :love
 
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Hey Eric,

... more wonderful pics!

... were these the cave paintings near
Rancho Piedra Blanca ...? looks like it from this pic ...

... could I get back there on the KLR?
was under the impression if one knew
where thy are it was a short hike ...
guess “short” is relative ... :laughing

... did ThumperX and Cabrito find
different cave paintings ...?

... really enjoy the critters pics ... :ride
 
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I believe they are John. It was after El Arco, before PSF turn off. Piece of cake on the KLR.
 
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So Badass!!

two wheel tramp said:
G, I'm stoked to hear you are loving your beta!!!
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Me, too! :thumbup


Thanks for posting all these awesome photos, everyone! Baja is such a special place, and this ride sounds like so much fun, but, man...the carnage and injuries are a real bummer :( I hope everyone heals up quickly and completely!



WoodsChick
 
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