How This Action Sports Star Built His Own Prosthetic Leg
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- Опубліковано 10 гру 2019
- In 2008, Monster Mike Schultz, a pro snowmobile racer, had his left leg amputated above the knee. Seven months later, he was zooming around on a dirt bike wearing a prosthetic leg that he designed and built himself. Today, the action sports star is at the top of his game-winning medals in motocross and snocross at the X Games and in snowboarding at the Paralympics. And he is using his ingenuity to help other athletes reach their full potential through his company, BioDapt.
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this is quite possibly the coolest prosthetic I've ever seen
I want it right now!
@@cxsian can u give me the instructions?
Kale Strahota just come down here and I will bite it out for ya
@@ayman_idk3465 noooo i dont want it anymoreee. Im sorryyyy pleasee dont kill me
@@stahinjakrackovic2087 lol
So he’s Hiccup on a bike instead of a dragon
Your a fking genius, I hope this comment blows up...
Yea he is but In this day of age
Bruhhhhhh!!!
Ha! I love this comment, that's one of my favorite movies for sure. I'd prefer a dragon if I could find one. ;)
Hiccup lost his calves down but still have the thigh joint but he lost his leg from the middle of the thigh down
He’s not disabled he’s upgraded
Like but 69 up doots
Just crippled. He doesn't lack ability. It's just nerfed.
21area21 When you’re so op you actually get nerfed in real life.
Xbear *Cyberpunk 2077*
He's got that stock attachment
WOW! Amazing design. one of the best looking prosthetic leg I've ever seen.
See biom
Its epic
When he lost his leg: Fine, I'll do it myself
Just Some Bigfoot With Internet Access your everywhere deez days Bigfoot... 😂
Twisted Heretic ikr
I have seen this account before
I’ve seen your account somewhere
Fr lol
This man put the pro in pro-sthetic.
Damn
Nice!🤣
This one of, if not the best amputee related coment i ever seen
He’s now 5% terminator
And he will terminate every single race
Lol
5% done 95% to go!
Cyborg
Too bad he has one foot in the grave.
He drew that!?!?! This guy needs to get hooked up with a Solidworks license! What a hero! Talk about a guy who overcomes the bumps in life and keeps on moving at his own speed!
He's doing some advertising gigs for SOLIDWORKS, so they probably give him free licenses as well
This is phenomenal. What a way to turn a problem into a massive blessing.
Great ingenuity. Looked like a story straight out of a movie.
with enough money any problem can be a blessing
*leg got cut*
Nature: I want to see how you overcome this.
This guy: CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!
Bet you forgot you commented this
So importent to have that kind of attitude!
Dude i knew several military amputees and you have by far progressed the most. When you walk you dont see any hitch or limp. You sir stand tall and proud because you sir are a hero and more importantly you can be a hero to military amputees around the world. Do you make lower leg prosthetics or have you built a full leg prosthetic? Absolutely facinating. So happy for you and so damned impressed you inspire me to be better in my own mental attitude towards life
Lower leg & foot.
This is the future we were promised. Also this guy never has to worry about the missing sock now.
And He’s always buyin 2for1
@@MrHonkysponky Now it is time for companies to bring out a single sock to the market, instead of pair.
This might be the best comment response ever.
@@ahmdnaube3745 I imagine it will cost the same amount.
When life gave you lemons, you became a badass 'cyborg'. Great story.
Lol
When life takes your lemons sue them for Theft
Such a beautiful example of way of life after a terrible accident, I want to work in your company now !
One of the coolest things I've ever seen. I wish some of my patients were as motivated as this gentleman
This is inspiring as hell , a man who wasn’t scared to keep doing what he loves even if it cost him a leg
It's easy to keep going when your path is paved with money
it will cost him another one
He doesn't seem to like to lose ,hope he can help others with his sport legs he makes.amazing guy.
That design is amazing! Just knowing that is mechanical and it made you get your life to the fulest, it is incredible. Congrats and thanks for sharing
Brilliant, finally the right people with an understanding of mechanics and what it takes to make a prosthetic leg are making them . I hope that he changes the world . Cheers
He must be an engineer, I really would like to actually see how it works though.
Or work with one (or even an engineering student, who would love that kind of experience - I'd know: I'm a mechanical engineering student, and I think this rocks!)
Looks like there's a mtb shock in there? With all obscure small items being available on ebay, it doesn't seem too far off for anyone. Still awesome though. The option to equip even the crudest construction with some damping element from eBay is quite something
@@KN-wl4vv Same here 😅
@@gur262 Yeah he's using mountain bike shocks in there. He basically built the thing as if it's nothing more than another suspension component in any offroad sport vehicle. his logic is great "Ok, so, i need to absorb shock, so I need a shock absorber but for my leg. Oh, let's use mtb shocks, those are great at doing that!
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He looks so freaking amazing with that terminator leg, it's like he lives to kick ass
The Turtle Jalle ah yes.
It would probably be better with silver color.
That is THE MOST inspiring story I have ever heard. I think this guy is beyond amazing, what an incredible human being. He is an inspiration to anyone as well as amputees more power to you young man. Vertutis fortuna comes.
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This inspires me.. as an above knee amputee... and 26 years old.. i always feel like I could be doing more with my life!!
BLOODY LEGEND! Lost leg, built leg, created leg company, learned more sports and stood on top.
You did not just win, you dominated. Cheers mate!
Woow !! Wielki szacunek, jesteś geniuszem. Nie jesteś zwykłym człowiekiem, twoja kontuzja zmusiła cię do stworzenia własnej lepszej protezy. To jest niewiarygodne
I am amazed how this guys sees his disadvantages as one of his strengths to pursue and do more to be the best on his career... salute!!!!
The mechanics of the prosthetic leg is what is fascinating to me. Thank you for posting this interview.
He uses fox's rear shock for his prosthetic legs. I really respect him
i have been a below the knee amputee for a little over a year now. i get my prosthetic in a few days. it has been a very slow process for me but i can't wait to be walking again. your story is very inspiring and just amazing. i hope you continue to improve your design and live your life the way you see fit. congrats on the design and all of your accomplishments
When I was recovering (Walter Reed army medical center)from injuries I received in Iraq, I worked in prosthetics department, the army wouldn't even let us consider making such a thing, they were definitely stuck on the old way of making limbs. That's a really great idea, I'd personally like to know more details of the limb?
There are backyard mechanics making their own fingers and hands too. You could be the middle man passing these ideas to Walter Reed. There are new types of feet too with more natural movement and spring. Good luck.
At least his left leg doesn’t get tired or cold or hot or hurt now
Thats the advantage over a natural leg. Imagine if we could make cybernetic limbs and organs that would function as good as our natural ones(or even better). We could get rid of soooooo many diseases.
Ant Goj I MMA highlights and breakdown I now it gets bent
@@wladislawshamin5447 That wouldn't be a good idea i cant think of the side effects but you'll know it yourself
@@actualgarbage8549 but what Else would you do if you lose your limbs other than replace them with cybernetics
@@actualgarbage8549 surprisingly, not that much side effects, aside from the fact that you have to use prosthetics, which, over time, will probably get really good. You also get replaceable parts, and the body actually is really good at adepting to a loss limb, after a while blood flow, blood pressure, heart rate, and other things that may have been affected return to normal.
I use one of these on a day to day basis and I can easily say it is the best prosthetic I have ever used, I’m faster then my able bodied friends on dirtbikes when we race. Thanks Bioadapt!
Hey man. My brother lost his left leg above the knee about a month ago. He is a dirt bike fan and he wants to get back on the bick. Please help us
Absolutely inspiring! 💪 You're a true athlete, and your journey from BMX to snowboarding and everything in between is incredible
Your determination the keep going has helped so many other people and to design and build the prosthetic is it truly amazing legend
“Give up” is a word that you wouldn’t find in this dude’s dictionary
Its so amazing how he literally built his own leg to build up his career again. X3
wow!the world needs people like him
That is awesome man great job and way to think outside the box.
My little boy was born with both of his feet missing it would be cool to see him later on in life wearing some Prosthetics like these... keep up the good work man....🙂
I got an ad about this UA-cam channel, while watching this UA-cam channel
I'm below knee amputee,, from Malaysia
I'm an adventure Moto rider.
Life goes on ,,,do what you love best
Keep it up bro ,
Incredible!!! Thanks for share this inspirational history.
Men truly are awesome. Dude used his knowledge from dirt bikes to create a prosthetic leg that looks and works very well. He drew the design, measured it all up and even built it. Crazy asf
Men?
When you are so Op in real life so they nerfed you but still OP
Nature lets nerf his leg
That was super inspiring, thanks!
Hope this technology will help other peoples around the world, this is the technology we really need 🙂
I am really impressed! Well done, congratulations! 👏
A real Tony Stark himself!
When he put the helmet on, my mind went,”MUST GO FASTER”
Some people know what I mean
i think of octane 😭
@@aescherr too much apex
One of the coolest and most efficient prosthetic legs I’ve ever seen
You're an inspiration to me Mr. Athlete. May you be blessed.
Guy can build his own leg... Can floor a bike, and now snow boards... Feels like he has 3 lives and some us struggle with just one.
He just made his leg!
on one hand i love the content of you guys
on the other i got mad at you because you bring up these inspiring stories
which gives me no reason for excuses or self pity
True i also just shit stacks of money
The definition of a mad lad, I love it
What a determined man wow
If you had the same amount of money as this dude
You whould be determined as him
@@blackturbine did he have money before?
Dont let nothing stop u from doing what u love real shit
That's pure blessing
This guy is inspirational. Keep it man. Your amazing ♥️❤️♥️
He's octane my people
What a badass
Dude, you are a warrior!
Inspiring - my sister loost the leg over the knee and the prosthetic she got has rendered her helpless basicly not going out in the world see and living anymore. This would be a super for her - congrets on a stunning achivement
What software were you using for your 3d models, and also, does that software animate the designs? Ingenious engineering you have. The future is great in prosthetics with ability to sense touch, and neurolinked robotic limbs are a now.
wasnt that Solidworks?
K, now I want a leg with Fox shock absorbers too
That is so awesome! I love it👍
This is amazing. Way to take charge of a bad situation and turn it positive.
me:i want octane mom:we have octane at home me: WOW HE LOOKS AWESOME
He's like the modern day hiccup
Brilliant brother. You're an inspiration!
Amazing, dude!
*OCTANE MAIN INTENSIFIES*
This make me think “future is near”
One of the best stories by far
Very inspirational man..wish u all the best in whatever u do
He's almost octane from Apex legends
Just need one more leg off
Im interested to learn if there is any variation in the leg for summer vs winter
Bad things sometimes happen for a reason. He created something for him and the world. God bless 🙏
Amazing, all the best!
this man was able to built one... in a garage... with a box of scraps!
500$ per shock absorbers=scrap
Weird how I read this with Obadiah's voice in my head
And tens of thousands in tools. Like this is extremely impressive but also not really.. its pretty common to see people building there own prosthetics; even young people are nowadays. Not to take away from this man's accomplishment of rebounding from a traumatic and debilitating experience but with today's tech it is easily achievable (especially with that equipment)
Now he’s at 50% of being like octane in apex
33% with the bottles of stimulants
Man that is a KOOL looking prosthetic. Nice job.
This is so inspiring in many levels! thanks!
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The kid from "How to train your Dragon"
Oh cool
I saw a guy who know hiccup
This guy is clever and motivated. Good job guy.
Nice Job man! Nice Job!
WAIT DID APEX USE THIS GUY AS REFERENCE FOR OCTANE EVEN THE SUIT HE USED AND HELMET REMINED ME OF HIS SKIN
Ik
I think that the less a bionic limb tries to imitate a real one, the more creative and cool it can be made. The raw mechanical look of his leg is just plain badass.
Well done!!!!! And that prostetic design is awesome!!!!!
If I ever need leg in my life I want you build mine ..this is best I have ever seen
Looks like advantage rather than disability.
Its like octane from Apex legends
This dude is an absolute champ
This dude is so badass!!
How Did This Action Sports Star Built His Own Prosthetic Leg?
I think he played octane from apex legends 😁
He needs to get rid of the other leg first.
Good lad. Was racing with a prosthetic leg in Enduro back in the 90s.
You're rocking it - hold that flag high - I will be back - this short clip has inspired me. Like really.
Odin's blessing to you brother.
That is .... badass man. Please contribute more in the development of prosthetic implants
“You’re only disabled if you believe you are.”
Obviously my spine dislocating daily because of a faulty gene is simply a mind over matter situation. Cool.
I'm sorry, did you say your spine is DISLOCATING?
Jean-tho Goyette Yep. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder. The vertebrae in my neck and low back aren’t held together properly so they slide out of place. I can dislocate something as easily as rolling over in bed. I have braces for just about every joint in my body and if it continues to deteriorate they will have to fuse parts of my spine together. Not really a mind over matter situation unfortunately.
You need to make a prosthetic spine supporter dohickey.
Just make new spine with fox suspension lol noob
Exactly.. the mind over matter is crap. Robotics and prosthetics has gotten to a point where an amputation isn't a huge issue to a healthy person. Other disabilities are still very real. I really hope that in your lifetime science comes far enough that you will be able to get some relief and remember that you're incredibly strong; moreso than most people will ever understand.