Josh Hill Re-Broken Ribs

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According to his latest "Tweet" he's miserable because he's suffering from allergies and dealing with freshly RE-BROKEN ribs.

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Masonry 4/20/2010 11:24am
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According to his latest "Tweet" he's miserable because he's suffering from allergies and dealing with freshly RE-BROKEN ribs.

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Button mentioned it last night on the pulp show. But Hill is just a pussy right?
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GuyB 4/20/2010 11:30am
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He tweaked them again during the off week between Jacksonville and Houston...just when you'd hope that most guys would get healed up.
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Ramrod 4/20/2010 11:32am
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Who said he was a pussy?

He's soldiering through the season and his determination may earn him 2nd place in the supercross series. Who would have thought that at the beginning of the season?
DanDunes818 4/20/2010 11:34am
4/20/2010 11:34am
I really hope for Josh's sake he's judged this year on how fast he was when healthy. He would of for sure IMO if he stayed healthy been a true title contender battling with RV and RD all the way. I hope he's out there next year again with a top tier team ready to do battle.

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DanDunes818 4/20/2010 11:37am
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Ramrod wrote:
Who said he was a pussy? He's soldiering through the season and his determination may earn him 2nd place in the supercross series. Who would have...
Who said he was a pussy?

He's soldiering through the season and his determination may earn him 2nd place in the supercross series. Who would have thought that at the beginning of the season?
Ramrod.. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to Masonry too much. The guys is battling lack of brains syndrome and doesn't use his 12 IQ points very well. He just spouts out shit that makes sense to only him.
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Masonry 4/20/2010 11:38am
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Ramrod.. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to Masonry too much. The guys is battling lack of brains syndrome and doesn't use his 12 IQ...
Ramrod.. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to Masonry too much. The guys is battling lack of brains syndrome and doesn't use his 12 IQ points very well. He just spouts out shit that makes sense to only him.
I'm getting a bit tired of the personal attacks.
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DanDunes818 wrote:
Ramrod.. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to Masonry too much. The guys is battling lack of brains syndrome and doesn't use his 12 IQ...
Ramrod.. Do yourself a favor and don't listen to Masonry too much. The guys is battling lack of brains syndrome and doesn't use his 12 IQ points very well. He just spouts out shit that makes sense to only him.
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I'm getting a bit tired of the personal attacks.
then dont come to a place where people can tell how smart you arent.
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Masonry 4/20/2010 11:41am
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My threads aren't the ones disappearing because of how stupid they are.
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GuyB 4/20/2010 11:44am
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Are you guys done yet?

The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear any kind of upper body protection?
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IceMan446 4/20/2010 11:55am
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GuyB wrote:
Are you guys done yet? The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear...
Are you guys done yet?

The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear any kind of upper body protection?
I touched on this in the RV thread. They should make chest protectors and neck braces mandatory. Do you think this is something that's possible Guyb? I know there would be some resistence but I think the more protection the better.
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SPYGUY 4/20/2010 11:56am
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GuyB wrote:
Are you guys done yet? The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear...
Are you guys done yet?

The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear any kind of upper body protection?
Why not ask them yourself?

I know I'd be interested in hearing the opinion of several different pro riders regarding how they think they're protected enough by a thin piece of fabric covering their internal organs.
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GuyB 4/20/2010 12:10pm
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IceMan446 wrote:
I touched on this in the RV thread. They should make chest protectors and neck braces mandatory. Do you think this is something that's possible Guyb...
I touched on this in the RV thread. They should make chest protectors and neck braces mandatory. Do you think this is something that's possible Guyb? I know there would be some resistence but I think the more protection the better.
Mandatory? Dunno.

Obviously we've got mandatory helmet use, but there are actual testing standards and certification there. Unfortunately, there's no such thing for neck braces or chest protectors, and the beef I've heard about mandating use of neck braces or chest protectors is that it adds liability to the AMA.
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Ramrod 4/20/2010 12:17pm
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Let those who ride decide.

I think Hill will be in good shape for a ride in 2011 fo sho.
DanDunes818 4/20/2010 12:28pm
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GuyB wrote:
Are you guys done yet? The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear...
Are you guys done yet?

The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear any kind of upper body protection?
SPYGUY wrote:
Why not ask them yourself? I know I'd be interested in hearing the opinion of several different pro riders regarding how they think they're protected enough...
Why not ask them yourself?

I know I'd be interested in hearing the opinion of several different pro riders regarding how they think they're protected enough by a thin piece of fabric covering their internal organs.
It is incredible with what we do in this sport how little we are really protected especially from the waist to are necks. The internal organs have nothing protecting them at all. I quit racing for awhile in 01 and I still remember the look on the face of the salesman's face when I asked for a kidney belt when i started back up racing in 08. He seriously had no idea what one was and had to ask someone else if they carried one. They didn't carry one and I ended up ordering one online.
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GuyB 4/20/2010 12:32pm
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DanDunes818 wrote:
It is incredible with what we do in this sport how little we are really protected especially from the waist to are necks. The internal organs...
It is incredible with what we do in this sport how little we are really protected especially from the waist to are necks. The internal organs have nothing protecting them at all. I quit racing for awhile in 01 and I still remember the look on the face of the salesman's face when I asked for a kidney belt when i started back up racing in 08. He seriously had no idea what one was and had to ask someone else if they carried one. They didn't carry one and I ended up ordering one online.
I think if I dig deep enough in my gearbag, there's a Gold Belt you can borrow. Wink
DanDunes818 4/20/2010 12:39pm
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DanDunes818 wrote:
It is incredible with what we do in this sport how little we are really protected especially from the waist to are necks. The internal organs...
It is incredible with what we do in this sport how little we are really protected especially from the waist to are necks. The internal organs have nothing protecting them at all. I quit racing for awhile in 01 and I still remember the look on the face of the salesman's face when I asked for a kidney belt when i started back up racing in 08. He seriously had no idea what one was and had to ask someone else if they carried one. They didn't carry one and I ended up ordering one online.
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I think if I dig deep enough in my gearbag, there's a Gold Belt you can borrow. Wink
I'm not sure they help much but I think it's a mental thing w/me. I've been wearing one since I was 3-4 yrs old and feel naked without one.
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txmxer 4/20/2010 1:20pm
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that sucks.

time to sit and heal...get healthy for MX.
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500guy 4/20/2010 1:45pm
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txmxer wrote:
that sucks.

time to sit and heal...get healthy for MX.
Time to finish racing SX because I don't think Josh is racing MX.

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RACEGUY 4/20/2010 2:07pm
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"Unless there's roof and lights" I paraphrase Hill.

He insists there was no open-air opportunities for him - didn't even bring up any one-offs.
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oldx 4/20/2010 2:25pm
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txmxer wrote:
that sucks.

time to sit and heal...get healthy for MX.
500guy wrote:
Time to finish racing SX because I don't think Josh is racing MX.
Yep, he has no choice but to grin and bear it, KW has his eye on that #2 spot now.
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calimxer91 4/20/2010 4:31pm
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Does he have a 2 yr. deal with L&M?
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andymoto 4/21/2010 1:54am
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calimxer91 wrote:
Does he have a 2 yr. deal with L&M?
Dunno. Hope he either has another year at L&M or gets a good ride elsewhere for next season in both SX/MX.

A healthy Josh Hill proved he could hang with the Ryans on the West swing before getting hurt early in the East swing and trying to work thru his injuries..

Kudos to Josh Hill for a valiant effort riding more of the series hurt than not.

I wish Josh Hill the best in holding down 3rd overall for the series.
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burnside 4/21/2010 3:06am
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calimxer91 wrote:
Does he have a 2 yr. deal with L&M?
andymoto wrote:
Dunno. Hope he either has another year at L&M or gets a good ride elsewhere for next season in both SX/MX. A healthy Josh Hill proved...
Dunno. Hope he either has another year at L&M or gets a good ride elsewhere for next season in both SX/MX.

A healthy Josh Hill proved he could hang with the Ryans on the West swing before getting hurt early in the East swing and trying to work thru his injuries..

Kudos to Josh Hill for a valiant effort riding more of the series hurt than not.

I wish Josh Hill the best in holding down 3rd overall for the series.
Button said he was a free agent on the Pulp MX Radio show, and is locked into his L&M contract till September.
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DanDunes818 wrote:
It is incredible with what we do in this sport how little we are really protected especially from the waist to are necks. The internal organs...
It is incredible with what we do in this sport how little we are really protected especially from the waist to are necks. The internal organs have nothing protecting them at all. I quit racing for awhile in 01 and I still remember the look on the face of the salesman's face when I asked for a kidney belt when i started back up racing in 08. He seriously had no idea what one was and had to ask someone else if they carried one. They didn't carry one and I ended up ordering one online.
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I think if I dig deep enough in my gearbag, there's a Gold Belt you can borrow. Wink
Not that it would stop his ribs getting broken but where did kidney belt's go?
neverwasfastenuf 4/21/2010 6:24am
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GuyB wrote:
I think if I dig deep enough in my gearbag, there's a Gold Belt you can borrow. Wink
A blue one?
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MXTRAINER1 4/21/2010 7:13am
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Has anyone ever had a broken rib or more?
You will immediately have allergies and begin sneezing, every person you know will become a comedian and the laughter will help you remember which ribs are broken.

Most of the riders start out with chest protectors but as they become faster and eventually turn pro they start to shed the protective gear so they can feel "more natural" on the bike. It's when they leave the bike that the decision becomes suspect.

Many will continue to wear knee braces, but aside from the helmets, goggles, boots and gloves nothing is mandated.

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GuyB wrote:
Are you guys done yet? The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear...
Are you guys done yet?

The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear any kind of upper body protection?
I wear a chest protector but it is more for roost and stick protection in enduros... I don't know that it really disperses much energy when you land, maybe a little but not much... And they don't cover the ribs anyways...

Mind you, it's not like ribs are hard to break... they flex and move more than any other bone by design...

IF there was to be a mandatory neck protection rule, who would be the people to start the testing process? HANS has a certificate from someone I assume, could the AMA approach them?
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adamdf 4/21/2010 7:32am
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GuyB wrote:
Are you guys done yet? The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear...
Are you guys done yet?

The better question is, what's the best answer to prevent broken ribs? And why do so few of the pros wear any kind of upper body protection?
That is something that i have been thinking about a lot lately, not just about the pros, but even myself, i bought a TLD Bodyguard Lite this week, its supposed to work well with the Leatt brace and doesn't require any modifications either. It's in the mail so ill see when it gets here.

But back to the pros, i noticed Pourcel wears one, and a couple others, i personally think they all should. I also don't understand why some of the pros are not wearing the Leatt brace, but thats for another thread that could easily reach 1 million pages, lol.
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stellarmx71 4/21/2010 7:38am
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Josh is not only a great kid but he proved he has the speed to be on the box evey week. It has been tough on him with the injuries but I think he has learned a lot and it will make him better next year, LB and Button will make sure of that.
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BobbyM 4/21/2010 8:13am
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DanDunes818 wrote:
I really hope for Josh's sake he's judged this year on how fast he was when healthy. He would of for sure IMO if he stayed...
I really hope for Josh's sake he's judged this year on how fast he was when healthy. He would of for sure IMO if he stayed healthy been a true title contender battling with RV and RD all the way. I hope he's out there next year again with a top tier team ready to do battle.
good point, i think he had the speed until he was hurtin

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