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PSA: You Can Die Hitting Urban

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bigwhite.steeze
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so this is just a little reminder out there to everyone hitting urban and especially younger kids. A good friend and amazing person passed away yesterday due to a brain injury at the age of 19 from hitting an urban DFD. Will had a few beers and his ski came off while hitting a rail. Was a pretty tame fall compared to most and he as well as us didnt think he hit his head that hard. He continued to hit the rail a few more times, went in and had some food and then went home for the night. When our friend went to pick him up to go touring the next morning Will was found passed out in puke and unable to awake. Will was immediately airlifted to the hospital in a coma with brain hemorrhaging awaiting surgery the next morning. He never awoke and was pronounced braindead yesterday afternoon. His 20th birthday is today.

This is the first death i've ever heard of from hitting urban and i think the message should be spread what can happen and how dangerous it really is. He was an amazing skier, not your average amateur and this tragedy occured. He was not wearing a helmet, if he was, this might not have happened. It seems to be that helmets are showing up less and less in urban videos but i please PLEASE urge everyone to think of what could happen if you dont wear one, and do hit your head. This was a huge freak of nature but it proves that shit can happen. Please use good judgment, and wear a lid when your hitting anything, this was a huge wakeup call to everyone around our college and i hope its a wake up call to alot of people. Dont let it come to having this happen to you or one of your friends. Be safe. Brain injuries are the #1 killer in Canada.

peace and love, RIP Will Schooler, you'll be missed by all.

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Nov 29 2011 5:51PM
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AKilness
Posts: 364 - Karma: 246
that definitely makes me want to wear a helmet whenever i strap up.

RIP SIP
Nov 30 2011 4:11PM
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all-i-do-is=ski
Posts: 700 - Karma: 248
you never want to hear about this stuff, just makes you sick. Got some friends who are probably taking this hard. Vibes to friends, family, and all. RIP Will
Nov 30 2011 4:14PM
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GNARwalls
Posts: 1287 - Karma: 528
sorry to hear bro, vibes and RIP
Nov 30 2011 4:15PM
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JamesSilke
Posts: 2 - Karma: 10
We've all hit our heads and brushed it off like it was nothing, this really brings it home. My new helmet just arrived today and im going to be sure im never without it, RIP and ski on, vibes
Nov 30 2011 4:16PM
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PG_EDA
Posts: 472 - Karma: 786
Rest in Peace man! So sad to hear this as i am just as old as he is.
Nov 30 2011 4:18PM
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stokerskisarmada
Posts: 140 - Karma: 10
RIP and SIP Will... Thoughts and prayers with your family man
Nov 30 2011 4:22PM
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NoBigDeal
Posts: 2790 - Karma: 629
Me too. SIP/RIP vibes family/friends
Nov 30 2011 4:36PM
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Tremblantskier
Posts: 945 - Karma: 5,423
What an awful tragedy, regards to the family and friends.
Nov 30 2011 4:44PM
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lalalalaura
Posts: 6753 - Karma: 68
Will was one of the most stoked skiers I've ever met. I made some pow turns for him yesterday, still pretty shook up by this news.

Ski in peace will, i hope everyone in nelson is doing okay and staying strong
Nov 30 2011 4:46PM
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SacZiplock
Posts: 2405 - Karma: 513
++++++++++++++++++++++vibes ... RIP will
Nov 30 2011 4:53PM
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M.Bil
Posts: 113 - Karma: 46
R.I.P Man. Vibes to the family, friends and to all that knew him as well.
Nov 30 2011 4:59PM
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gwhitey
Posts: 2249 - Karma: 312
im incredibly sorry for your loss, my brother lost a close friend a couple years back due to no helmet also, but it was in the trees, not urban. rest/ski in peace...
Nov 30 2011 5:25PM
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skitheeast22
Posts: 475 - Karma: 58
rip thoughts go out to friends and family.
always ski with your helmet be safe
Nov 30 2011 5:34PM
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Gangspar
Posts: 179 - Karma: 147
Restinpeace, Vibes
Nov 30 2011 5:37PM
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White_raven
Posts: 211 - Karma: -62
It might never happened if he hadnt those beers and then ski a handrail...
Nov 30 2011 5:40PM
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ORDEAL
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RIP and vibes to friends and family
Nov 30 2011 5:42PM
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ymir
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Schooler Looveee you dude... Still so upset about this. Hope the lines up where are even more filled with powered then you have ever seen. Only the best die young.
Everyone else. Please wear your helmets we have lost a great friend, brother, son and everything else Will was. I dont care how good you are or think you are it takes two seconds to put your helmet on.

Schooler Ski in Peace Man <3


11/28/11
<3
Nov 30 2011 6:15PM
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FerrisBueller
Posts: 8280 - Karma: 5,173
:( wow
Nov 30 2011 6:22PM
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VinzenzK.
Posts: 168 - Karma: 286
R.I.P.
Nov 30 2011 6:38PM
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steezecheeze
Posts: 161 - Karma: 10
wow this really changed my view on urban. I love it but safety is first
SIP man
Nov 30 2011 6:44PM
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CHU-TANG_CLAN
Posts: 2103 - Karma: 2,910

will was a great friend and an idol to me. i remember first meeting him and seeing how steezy of a skier he was. i also remember seeing huge ass hand plants over rabbits wall ride.

RIP will the edmonton shred community misses you

Nov 30 2011 7:14PM
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freestyler540
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so sad, +vibes
Nov 30 2011 7:15PM
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Jonny7
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man that's such a terrible thing.. RIP
Nov 30 2011 7:16PM
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JackDeLoot
Posts: 153 - Karma: 93
We all think were invincible (or at least i do sometimes) , and sometimes that's the mindset it takes to do some of the shit going down in the urban scene but what Will has shown us, is that we are not. It's just too easy for this shit to happen, and the stakes are just too high. Although I didn't know Will as well as i would have liked, i got to share some experiences with him, got to ride the very same rail the week prior, THE cleanest blind swap i've ever seen, and on Hellbent's with touring bindings.. You were pure gold Will and will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure to have met you. Wear ur helmets. Ski In Peace bro
Nov 30 2011 7:17PM
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CHU-TANG_CLAN
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id be reall interested in some stickers for my helmet and some armbands
Nov 30 2011 7:22PM
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Claywilliams
Posts: 332 - Karma: 28
Wow, thatll make me think twice about wearing a helmet..
RIP Will
You're prolly up there skiing everyday.
Nov 30 2011 7:26PM
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rosaparking
Posts: 202 - Karma: 1,174
vibes to the fam and RIP will,
Nov 30 2011 7:30PM
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JORMUNGAND
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that's awful. RIP Will
Nov 30 2011 7:31PM
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icon1234
Posts: 3081 - Karma: 1,475
Man that is horrible news, ruined my day reading that. Plus vibes to the family and friends and RIP!

Anyone else bewildered that he was absolutely fine after the fall, but then hours later he just died? I feel it wouldn't be a bad idea to have a sticky or something explaining signs and symptoms of head injuries, and know when you should get medical help.
Nov 30 2011 7:32PM
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KAS
Posts: 1417 - Karma: 68
Seriously man?? Not necessary to say.

Sukcs to hear about this stuff too, seems to be reoccurring too much. SIP, RIP.
Nov 30 2011 7:39PM
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Julian.F
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saddest thing ever. vibes to the family and friends. as horrible as this is, there is the obvious lesson to be learned. i dont understand why people dont wear helmets. they think it looks cool to not? they dont wanna put in the cash? honestly u can get one that looks dope for like $60. i dont know about u but i think $60 is a small price to pay to keep me alive and doing what i love. wear a helmet people. why wouldnt u?




Nov 30 2011 7:45PM
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rudager
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To Bomber_bob, Concussions could lead to brain swelling. The thing about making a sticky is that NS can be held reliable and someone would be able to sue if there was any false advice. Things to do is always wear a helmet, know the signs of a concussion, and get checked out after it happen/.
Nov 30 2011 7:51PM
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Aaaron.
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a snowboarder from my home mountain was killed a few years back hitting a downrail in CO. hit his head really hard. be careful out there
Nov 30 2011 7:59PM
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J8R
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i am always going to wear a helmet skiing from now on. rip dude.
Nov 30 2011 8:09PM
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Burrrlapz
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This is too sad.. R.I.P will
Nov 30 2011 9:05PM
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VT_scratch
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exactly what I was gonna say
Nov 30 2011 9:29PM
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VT_scratch
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rest and ski in peace, will.
Nov 30 2011 9:30PM
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liftedresearcher
Posts: 1140 - Karma: 1,774
Will was one of my best skier friends. I met him at our local hill in 2005. Words cannot explain how much he will be missed. I will never forget the good times we had on and off the hill. The Edmonton ski community lost a great friend this weekend. RIP buddy, god bless. Btw, he turned 21 yesterday, not 20.
Nov 30 2011 10:14PM
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Moosen
Posts: 4285 - Karma: 2,585
Man i hate to be like this but sorry it was not a freak accident, he had beers and didn't wear a helmet. Always always always wear a helmet, they are comfortable and warm, and save your life!

Vibes for sure! SIP!
Nov 30 2011 11:07PM
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tHeCove_Pirate
Posts: 89 - Karma: 91
So shitty to hear, My love to his family and friends.

RIP
Nov 30 2011 11:10PM
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liftedresearcher
Posts: 1140 - Karma: 1,774
If your going to be ignorant enough to say that it's his fault, please just keep your opinion to yourself. There is a lot of people here that have lost a friend, and the last thing we need to see is some inconsiderate prick blaming will for not wearing a helmet or having a beer while jibbing.
Nov 30 2011 11:38PM
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rareison
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Holy fuck that is horrible news. Live and vibes to everyone affected. SIP man.
Nov 30 2011 11:52PM
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J.M
Posts: 2854 - Karma: 254
wow. that is just aweful. cant believe today is his birthday. vibes and RIP. thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones.
Dec 1 2011 12:13AM
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rach
Posts: 917 - Karma: 507
We all do things we regret though, really terrible that he never got a chance to learn from it. Head injuries are really scary that way, I guess its a good idea to insist people go to the hospital after any head trauma. Most don't want to hear that, or don't comply. Awful that it happenened, especially while he was doing something he loved so much. Definitely a wake up call. ++vibes
Dec 1 2011 12:30AM
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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598
this is fucked. this kids friend used to work with us and him and his buddy crashed on our couch for 2 nights last season. really nice kid. so sad. rip
Dec 1 2011 1:37AM
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FridayFrothys
Posts: 338 - Karma: 209
So tragic, SIP. Mad vibes to family and friends.
Dec 1 2011 1:49AM
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DG.3
Posts: 794 - Karma: 288
oh. my. god. this is a such tragic event, RIP & SIP and +++vibes to his family. let this serve as a warning, to everybody. I myself was toying with the idea of ditching my helmet when doing urban, but now i will always wear one.
Dec 1 2011 2:01AM
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RIP_leos_shack
Posts: 710 - Karma: 3,200
Fuck yesterday was my 20th birthday too. That's so tragic. SIP dude and +++vibes to anyone who knew him.
Dec 1 2011 2:37AM
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kaffetrakter
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vibes!

rip.
Dec 1 2011 3:01AM
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iride4willis
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coming from the one that was hitting it with him, it takes nothing to put a brain bucket on your head, and thats a friend i could still have......... there isnt a easy way about it

I WILL wear a Helmet and Shred this season for WILLIS

Love you brother, its not the same with out you
Dec 1 2011 3:47AM
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