Quote Originally Posted by nomummytummy View Post

So what are my lessons here?

Experience - I very well may have had more idea how to recover with more experience.

Speed - well how do you go past an adrenaline rush? This has been a perpetual issue for me. Bike, skiing, body surfing, sailing out on trapeze..
.. With 2 small children - maybe my mum is right & I need to take more care.
Doing OK so far...
Quote Originally Posted by nomummytummy View Post
But you cannot live your life in fear of what may be.
Until you get to that part. That's what's known as rationalization. If it weren't for the kiddos I'd say knock yourself out, but you do have some responsibilities now.

You got off this time but next time, who knows?
Do get a new helmet.