I would like to highlight that this blog will no longer be just about a one-legged guy riding a bike, but more on my disability and what I do along the way. I hope that this can somehow benefit anyone out there who is experiencing or undergoing the same situation.
Ok, I will now talk about MY LEG.
Well, you all know about my accident and how it happened. In case you don't, you can watch it here:
>>> My "Accident Explained" video <<<
MARK I
So I got my very first leg about six (6) months after the accident. At that particular time I didn't have a name for it. It was one of the lightest leg at that time from a company called ENDOLITE (for the love of me I can't remember what model I am using)
>>> More about ENDOLITE here <<<
I started naming the leg Mark I after I saw Iron Man and loved the movie so much
The similarities between me and Tony Stark :P
A picture of Mark I and my ice skates
Eventhough Mark I was the lightest in its time, I am still limited in terms of physical activities as the leg still feels heavy. Therefore, I didn't to much except for normal walking in it.
MARK II
In 2011, I received my second leg, which automatically was called Mark II. It had a different fitting system compared to Mark I and is a lot lighter. It's from a company called FREEDOM INNOVATIONS.
>>> More about FREEDOM INNOVATIONS here <<<
Me and Mark II chillaxing by the beach
Because Mark II is a lot lighter, I was able to do more physical activities with it. Hence I ventured into cycling, running and many more things that I was unable to do before.
Doing some wall climbing
Entering a cycling Jamboree
Finishing a 10km marathon
I am still learning and trying to get used to Mark II. I will try to push myself and see what else I can do with this leg! :)
So there you go, a little history about me and my legs. I used the Mark I when I am riding my motorcycle because it is much more comfortable but anything physical, I got Mark II ready for the job! :)
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