best wishes to the martins. i hope everything turns out well and he's back on the bike soon!
Sven Martin Injured in Whistler
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Man, I hate hearing about this kind of stuff. Healing vibes to you and anyone else out there.
Here's to a speedy recovery Sven! Hang tough both of you!
Mike Howse
Mike Howse
Not sure what you are getting at Stoney my comprehension is just fine but from what I was told was that Hannah and hannah were there for someone else not Sven, aparently there were a few people broken from that day.stoney98 said:
Any way doesn't matter hope everyone heals up well it never is much fun getting hurt
Sven and Anka, My best wishes go out to you two... I hope Sven has a complete recovery.
For those of you that haven't met them, Sven and Anka are definately two of the "good guys" out there... Great people for sure.
Brian
For those of you that haven't met them, Sven and Anka are definately two of the "good guys" out there... Great people for sure.
Brian
stiksandstones said:
Those fusions are serious.....
Our families thoughts and prayers go out to Sven and his family....
Heal well.
I am currently healing from a neck fracture and three burst vertebrae in my upper back. I feel for ya and wish a speedy recovery. First run at a local course. These things happen and to all who say it could have been worse. I say it could have been a lot better.
and that would be an understatement!! Get well soon brother!Brian Peterson said:
I don't check ridemonkey all day and this is what I find when I get home from work.
My gut immediately got quesy when I saw the title. It's horrible that something like this has to happen to such nice people, and good ambassadors to the sport. Sven and Anka have been such a positive presence on the circuit since they first started racing.
The good thing is they are both very strong people, and thank goodness they have eachother through this. There's nothing better than a spouse who understands your sport because they do it too when you wreck yourself.
My thoughts are with them both, and I'm sending all the good vibes I possibly can.
My gut immediately got quesy when I saw the title. It's horrible that something like this has to happen to such nice people, and good ambassadors to the sport. Sven and Anka have been such a positive presence on the circuit since they first started racing.
The good thing is they are both very strong people, and thank goodness they have eachother through this. There's nothing better than a spouse who understands your sport because they do it too when you wreck yourself.
My thoughts are with them both, and I'm sending all the good vibes I possibly can.
Man, this kinda **** sucks so bad. Ratfink, I heard from Max that there might be a fund or some raffle or something?? getting together, please let us know so we can help out.
Hey Stik,stiksandstones said:
This kind of thing really sucks. Its even worst when it happens to someone you know and care for very much. Ive received several emails and phone calls today about putting together a fundraiser/raffle. Im going to wait till after the surgery to start setting things up. Your help would be much appreciated. I keep you and Leigh in the loop on any plains regarding a fundraiser.
Cheers,
Doug Heiser
I don't know them either but I'm very sad to hear this news, get well soon.
This is just a day filled with bad news. 
First this morning I'm told that I won't be able to ride for another 3 months due to my compressed vertebrae from April and then I hear about this. Heal well, Sven. Besides the surgery part I can relate to what he is going through.
First this morning I'm told that I won't be able to ride for another 3 months due to my compressed vertebrae from April and then I hear about this. Heal well, Sven. Besides the surgery part I can relate to what he is going through.
I really hope they have health insurance. Medical bills can add up really fast and make life really tough. If not, I know they will have a tremendous amount of support from the community to help them out. Whatever fundraisers happen consider me in.Ratfink said:
just got off the phone w/ April. nothing really new to add....
she pretty much said what was already said in the forum. He was super depressed this morning, but crackin jokes later in the day. So i guess he's doin better (mentally). Surgery is scheduled for 7am....by the time that's over, recovery room, etc...he should be out by late afternoon/early evening hopefully.
My thoughts & prayers go out to Sven & Anka!
Keep me in the loop w/ any fundraiser as well.
she pretty much said what was already said in the forum. He was super depressed this morning, but crackin jokes later in the day. So i guess he's doin better (mentally). Surgery is scheduled for 7am....by the time that's over, recovery room, etc...he should be out by late afternoon/early evening hopefully.
My thoughts & prayers go out to Sven & Anka!
Keep me in the loop w/ any fundraiser as well.
Dear Sven and Anka,
First I would like to say that this kind of news is never easy to hear, especially when it includes people that you admire. From the small amount of time I have spent with you two I have found you both to be strong willed and optimistic people, and that will be tested thoroughly over these months of recovery. I just want to remind you both to be strong and stay positive. After reading all of the posts in this forum I have realized that in all of your travels your personalities have touched more people than you know, including myself, and many others.
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery,
Hollis, April, Shawn, Erika, Dan, Vanessa, Ben, Todd, and Travis
The Eugene / Salem Crew
First I would like to say that this kind of news is never easy to hear, especially when it includes people that you admire. From the small amount of time I have spent with you two I have found you both to be strong willed and optimistic people, and that will be tested thoroughly over these months of recovery. I just want to remind you both to be strong and stay positive. After reading all of the posts in this forum I have realized that in all of your travels your personalities have touched more people than you know, including myself, and many others.
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery,
Hollis, April, Shawn, Erika, Dan, Vanessa, Ben, Todd, and Travis
The Eugene / Salem Crew
Dam That sucks ,I hope he has a full recovery ,BTW which Vancouver Wa or Canada,cause the Wa one is close by
I just got off the phone with Anka and just wanted to give the heads up that both she and Sven have heard about the support that everyone is giving. It really does make a difference to them at a time like this.
As already mentioned, Sven is in really good spirits tonight and they both have a positive attitidue towards the surgery tommorow after speaking with the doctors. You'd think that Sven would be complaining about his back, but instead he's angry because he can't eat. Go figure.
Darren
As already mentioned, Sven is in really good spirits tonight and they both have a positive attitidue towards the surgery tommorow after speaking with the doctors. You'd think that Sven would be complaining about his back, but instead he's angry because he can't eat. Go figure.
Darren
Best wishes for a complete and fast recovery.
Always bums me out to see riders crash like that, even if I don't know them.
heal up!
Always bums me out to see riders crash like that, even if I don't know them.
heal up!
Damn... Sven and Anke, my heart is with you guys. I'll try and make it down to the VGH soon to visit. Second year in a row I've had to visit someone in hospital after crankworx.
Take care, be strong.
Warwick
Take care, be strong.
Warwick
Best of luck on the surgery Sven. Everybody realizes how hight the stakes are in downhill, but it still is unsettling everytime you hear about a serious injury.
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Sven will pull through, no doubts there. Best of luck on a speedy recovery. His wife may need a little extra strenght in a time like this.
I don't know why but I think this is an appropriate time to tell a story of how pinnner sven is.
Last year at the Snowmass National I finished my run and ran up the hill to say hi to my parents. We all started watching around this high speed right hand corner that is just after the corner Rennie talks about in "fundementals".
Sven came through absolulty hauling...and a bit too fast I must say. His teammate Steve was just telling me how pinner sven was and the odds of him staying on his bike were nill.
He ended up high siding at about 35-40mph, bouncing twice, his bike going into the spectators. I thought for sure he was hurt.
Sven layed there for about 20 seconds, sat up, cleared away the crowd, asked where his bike was and finished the race. I couldn't believe what I saw!
Sven is a fighter, this will only be a blip on the radar screen for him...he'll come back faster than ever.
I don't know why but I think this is an appropriate time to tell a story of how pinnner sven is.
Last year at the Snowmass National I finished my run and ran up the hill to say hi to my parents. We all started watching around this high speed right hand corner that is just after the corner Rennie talks about in "fundementals".
Sven came through absolulty hauling...and a bit too fast I must say. His teammate Steve was just telling me how pinner sven was and the odds of him staying on his bike were nill.
He ended up high siding at about 35-40mph, bouncing twice, his bike going into the spectators. I thought for sure he was hurt.
Sven layed there for about 20 seconds, sat up, cleared away the crowd, asked where his bike was and finished the race. I couldn't believe what I saw!
Sven is a fighter, this will only be a blip on the radar screen for him...he'll come back faster than ever.
Good Luck Sven.
Somebody in the know let us know how his surgery went.
He is one tough cat, and its horrible to hear something like this happening to him. Heal up strong big guy.
Somebody in the know let us know how his surgery went.
He is one tough cat, and its horrible to hear something like this happening to him. Heal up strong big guy.
Serious accidents like this always give you a reality check but I will say this one is an even bigger one for me because I ride so much with Freak and have even seen him go down a few times in front of me. I feel horrible for Sven, but can only imagine the agony Anka is going thru right now. It's hard to be strong for someone else when inside your just as scared, if not more so, then they are. So I'll just send more good vibes out to both of them and say that if there is a raffle/fundraiser my support will be there.neversummersnow said:
This totally SUCKS! My thoughts and prayers go out to both of them.
They are both pretty tough so I know they will come out triumphant! Heck, I remember when they had just come over from South Africa and they would camp out in the SS parking lot in a little tiny tent...back when they both raced in the beginner class! Those were the days.
I'll keep checking back to see if there's any more news on his condition and the fundraiser that's been mentioned.
Get well soon, Sven!!!
My thoughts and prayers go out to both of them.They are both pretty tough so I know they will come out triumphant! Heck, I remember when they had just come over from South Africa and they would camp out in the SS parking lot in a little tiny tent...back when they both raced in the beginner class! Those were the days.
I'll keep checking back to see if there's any more news on his condition and the fundraiser that's been mentioned.
Get well soon, Sven!!!
I talked with Anka for a while last night. First, she wants me to tell everyone that she and Sven really appreciate all the positive posts, emails and phone calls. Theyre both overwhelmed with the outpouring of support. Svens surgery was scheduled to start at 7:00AM this morning. The doctors told Anka the surgery should last 4-5 hours. If everything goes as the doctors are predicting Sven could be released as soon as Sunday! Anka said shell give us a call when Svens back in his room. We should have a phone number for Svens room later today.Jeremy R said:
Updates? my fingers are going to snap off from having them crossed....
come on Sven-keep it real man, just keep it real
come on Sven-keep it real man, just keep it real
I just heard...
"Just got word from apes, that sven got through surgery in a textbook fashion. He looks better than yesterday and is doing great. He is trying to get anka to go out riding!!!"
Keep up the good work Sven-you are a trooper!!!
"Just got word from apes, that sven got through surgery in a textbook fashion. He looks better than yesterday and is doing great. He is trying to get anka to go out riding!!!"
Keep up the good work Sven-you are a trooper!!!
Sven get better soon! 
Their still in our thoughts!!!
Damn, my thoughts go out.
Tremendous news. I guess Sven will be rocking the back brace until everything heals up.