Slow motion quadrupedal motorcycle crash - GIF

Whether by accident or intent, a textbook quadrupedal spill, in which each limb successively absorbs some of the shock of the fall.

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Previously:

https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...941#post152914
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...969#post144845
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...750#post148091
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...501#post147133
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...794#post140219
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...260#post121569
https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/...478#post142864

OUCH, I hope I am mistaken, but it looks to me like his left arm is not suppose to bend at that spot!!

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That was a pretty good dismount in the circumstances. He achieved the roll position pretty easily and quickly.

That’s Marc Marquez in the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix. It was actually his right arm that was severely injured. He has had surgery three times so far but it ‘s still not right for his riding style. After this weekends race he will sit out the rest of the season and come to the Mayo Clinic here in the states for another surgery and have plenty of time to rehab before the 2023 season.
He is a six time world champion.

It does appear left forearm took a beating, the right elbow seems to get it direct per Z2V's report post *4. Leathers fit snugly, the impression I got was the sleeve rolled under somewhat and the 'fracture' could be the elbow cup, distorting the shape.

He got high sided again last night in qualifying landed on his back got straight up and got a lift back to the pits and jumped on his second bike. Tough guys.

Yeah, if you look at around the 17.5s mark, he takes a hard landing on his right elbow, likely splintering the humerus. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Maybe he should have stayed on top of the motorcycle..

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Originally Posted by mxsailor

Maybe he should have stayed on top of the motorcycle..

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It does not appear that was an option in this situation.

Am I seeing things or does a type of air bad deploy between :01 and :02? His suit appears to "puff out" very quickly.

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Originally Posted by Hoosiersmoker

Am I seeing things or does a type of air bad deploy between :01 and :02? His suit appears to "puff out" very quickly.

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I think what you are seeing is when he changed positions the air was funneled into his suit through his neck opening, I imagine he only wisshes he could have puffed up like the Michelin man or the Stay puffed marshmallow man

Yes, they do have air bags in their suits.

I was not aware they had air bags until now.

This video I found on YouTube shows several different types.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHUpMy5ylHE&t=5s

It appears his surgery was successful and he will be returning back to Spain to recover in coming days. Looking forward to seeing him back in top form. He was almost unbeatable before the accident.
Yes, I’m a Marquez fan, if that isn’t obvious, LOL

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2022/...mpaign=traffic

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Originally Posted by Z2V

It appears his surgery was successful <<<< snipped >>>>
Looking forward to seeing him back in top form.
He was almost unbeatable before the accident.
Yes, I’m a Marquez fan, if that isn’t obvious, LOL

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Well, now that you mention it.....

Any performer who puts himself on the line, after undoubtedly campaigning as a privateer, investing considerable portion of resources, despite guaranteed setbacks, long enough to prove himself worthy a factory sponsorship deserves fans.
Many are drawn to such types, maybe by identifying with or personal goal.

At any rate, more deserved than some yahoo swinging a bat.

1:21 video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaOVNqA7lBA

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Originally Posted by Jon

1:21 video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaOVNqA7lBA

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I don't think the rider wearing black had the right attitude. Sure if there hadn't already been a downed bike he probably wouldn't have crashed. but he did crash there is no use in getting all mad about the ordeal. For either of the riders to try and separate two screaming bikes would be like trying to break up a dog or a cat fight though.
A kill switch bracelet might be a reasonable solution in the event of a crash. But I don't race so it might not be a good suggestion