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25 years riding and my first major injury, so I can't really complain. When I saw the marks all over my full face I knew I came off lightly. An ordinary trail helmet and I'd have smashed my face up and probably have been knocked out. As it was I walked away, worth a £100 3 day old helmet. Knee pads also did their job, think I'd still be picked bits of Canada out of my knee now without them.
Keith, I plan to get some physio but it'll be a while until I can even lift my arm.