Baller teammalibu Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 My thoughts and prayers go out to my good friend Ward McLain who suffered serious injuries today. Ward I hope it is not as bad as I fear. Heal quick my friend your friends are pulling for you. Love you man. TM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 23, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2013 Yep. Sucks to see the Dawg down. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gregy Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Damn, hope he's ok. Not life threatening is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hit a buoy at really short line. Possible achilles and unknown on the other leg. That really sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 23, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 23, 2013 Hang in there Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 We haven't met, but hope it's minimal and that recovery goes well. Helluva skier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Sorry man! That totally sucks.....Godspeed my fellow baller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted June 23, 2013 Supporting Member Share Posted June 23, 2013 Well THAT puts my awful skiing today into perspective! Heal fast skidawg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Texas6 Posted June 23, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 23, 2013 Damn, really sorry to hear that. Please keep us updated on his progress and prognosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller TFIN Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 Good Luck man, we'll have you in our thoughts. TF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 @SkiDawg - wishing you full and speedy healing and recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Alvin_Neff Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 @SkiDawg-Man that su**ks!! You and Kim are tough competitors! Hang in there and know that your entire ski family is thinking of you in this terrible time! I always love hangin with you at the lake! My thoughts and prayers are with you buddy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 Ward, best wishes for a speedy recovery! An encouraging story, my 80+ neighbor who tore his achilles a couple years ago snow skiing is 100% today. Note, he kicked my ass down Broken Arrow at Squaw in heavy powder so his 100% is impressive! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jipster43 Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 Good luck with your recovery Ward! I'm sorry to hear there will be one less D3 gracing the Big Dawg podiums for the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 You guys keep Ward in your thoughts and prayers. Surgery tomorrow at 11am CST to repair the ruptured achilles. He also fractured the medial malleolus in his left ankle. Left ankle is non weight bearing for 4-6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 24, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 24, 2013 Pray for Ward? Pray for Kim! Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 I encourage everyone to purchase 6 power bouys-this would have saved my season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ral Posted June 24, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 24, 2013 Get 8, so you have a speedy replacement when 1 is down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 Update: Surgery on right ankle to repair ruptured Achilles in the morning. Left ankle is in a boot for fractured medial malleolus, non weight bearing both legs, wheelchair bound!!! Anyone have a line on competitive wheelchair races!!!! Gonna need something to do for the next 2-3 months before walking is an option! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 XBox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 @skidawg just come to ATL I can teach you to sit ski! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members acmx Posted June 25, 2013 Members Share Posted June 25, 2013 Injuries suck! Good luck with your surjery/recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 @skiawg We have not met but I wish you well and a speedy recovery. I ski with a guy that blew out his Achilles the same way (hit a buoy) and skis fine after a full recovery. God speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 25, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wheelchair? I will say it again. Everyone pray for Kim McLain. _______________________________________________ Joking aside. For the new Ballers, Ward aka SkiDawg is not only one of the very original Ballers and is a BAMF on a slalom ski. USAWS Men 3 rank #1 for 2012. I have seen some pretty good times over the years at Ward's house. To me those times are what skiing is all about. Guys like Ward are the fabric of this sport. Maybe the best post I ever made here on BallOfSpray was after a weekend at Ward's house. http://www.ballofspray.com/forum#/discussion/2249/soul-of-the-sport-maybe-in-a-beer-glass/p1 Ward, Man we all all super bummed for you. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortenit Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Wishing a fast recovery and rehab for you Ward! Question-was it a water filled buoy? And do you think that would have made a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 Shortenit....no it was not water filled and I don't know if it would or not. I have hit bouys before but not like this. I have run thru the BB wo incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 Goes to show that we are all just one fall away from losing a ski season! @skidawg -- I hope you can get lifted into a boat and drive. Tore my biceps tendon in April one year and missed the entire season. Thankfully, my wife and son skied, and I could drive. Being in a boat saved my sanity. For now work on that cool wheelchair trick where you balance on the back wheels! Good luck with the recovery -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just be sure to have someone around for when you fall over backwards practicing that wheelchair trick! Or at least have a phone nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortenit Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 @skidawg thanks for the info, we are running water filled, maybe should go to power buoys. I am riding the Quest you had. To send good karma your way I will leave on the Cottonwood Water Ski graphics you put on it until you are back on the water! I know personally what catastrophic injuries are like. All the best for your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller alex38 Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 Never met you, but have followed your sick skiing thru this site so I know you are an athlete's athlete and will come back strong, I am currently sidelined til September with a strained Achilles, recover well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Brady Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 @skidawg. Wanted to share a couple of thoughts with you. First, as so many have stated, we are all so very sorry that this happened to you. It is unfortunate and it is not a good situation. I also wanted to share with you some perspective--which I am sure you already have--but whenever a person is injured, sometimes your mind gets the better of you as you are going through rehab. The perspective is that it could have been much worse. My brother, who is super active, was doing what he loved and made a misstep and is now a quad. Done for life. And, no matter how bad your injury is, there are many who are much worse off. Like I said, I don't know you personally and I don't know how your pschye is right now, but I do know that in the upcoming weeks and months there will be times when you are down, and thinking about what you have and will have will buoy you up in those dark moments. You are a true ambassador for this sport and for the rest of us on this site, and I wish you the fastest recovery possible and I will be including you in my prayers--your wife as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 I've talked to Dawg. He's got a good attitude about where he is and the recovery. The doctors are telling him he'll be back on his bike going full tilt in 16 weeks. For those that don't know, he's also a serious mountain biker. And with his world class rider wife kicking his behind into shape when the casts come off, he'll be back before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 25, 2013 Author Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 Dawg I will be thinkin bout ya on my ride today lookin for ya when i round the corner even though the only time i ever see you on the trail is when you are lapping me again! Hope the surgery goes well. I will call you later! I wonder can you get a 29er wheel chair with a lefty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Dirt Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 He just got out of surgery and it went well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller matthewbrown Posted June 25, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 25, 2013 Heal fast old man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted June 26, 2013 Baller_ Share Posted June 26, 2013 I bet we see lots of Skidawg on BOS the next few months. Send him care packages of double hopped IPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2013 :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller estrom Posted June 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2013 Hey...I got this really painful paper cut this morning. Can I get care packages of double hopped IPA too??? (Hope your recovery is a quick one @skidawg!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 26, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 26, 2013 no no @skidawg told me he quit drinking beer Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2013 Easy there @horton!!!! Check your tone, avoiding beer is only temporary, until I can workout enough to burn calories & not fall out of my wheelchair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 26, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 26, 2013 I have a vision of a wheelchair with a beer keg IV Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2013 Wheelchair with a beer keg full of Left Hand Milk Stout on the back, riding on some Crank Brothers Carbon wheels and you'd know @skidawg was rolling large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2013 @shaneh has got s great invention; someone make me one!!! Stat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 26, 2013 Administrators Share Posted June 26, 2013 Shane steals my idea and shines it up and gets all credit? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 26, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 26, 2013 Marketing 101-it's all in the "presentation"!!!!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2013 Damn straight. Gotta make it look good, too. Don't worry, Dawg. Me, Erb, and Horton are stopping in at Ol Ward's Pond Monday to hang with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2013 do u have to bring Horton????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ForrestGump Posted June 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2013 I can make him stay in the truck. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted June 27, 2013 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2013 Damn! I forgot you were bringing "probable cause" with you. So much for starting my week of on the right foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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