Knew a guy in the AF that wrecked at 80+ mph on a ride. Rather I think he hit a slick patch of something and laid it out, not really a wreck I guess. He had a suit of stuff he wore. He wound up on his back going down the road at highway speeds. Came to a sliding stop, stood up and was fine. Somehow had no broken bones or road rash but his bike needed some serious repairs.
He was either in a leather or textile suit. It isn't the sliding that hurts (other than road rash) it's the stopping part. Your friend is very lucky. That's usually not the outcome.
Knew a guy in the AF that wrecked at 80+ mph on a ride. Rather I think he hit a slick patch of something and laid it out, not really a wreck I guess. He had a suit of stuff he wore. He wound up on his back going down the road at highway speeds. Came to a sliding stop, stood up and was fine. Somehow had no broken bones or road rash but his bike needed some serious repairs.
He was either in a leather or textile suit. It isn't the sliding that hurts (other than road rash) it's the stopping part. Your friend is very lucky. That's usually not the outcome.