How This Action Sports Star Built His Own Prosthetic Leg

The speaker shares their journey from being a competitive athlete to facing a life-changing accident that led to the amputation of their leg. Despite initial doubts, they designed a prosthetic leg to return to sports, eventually founding a company to help others. They achieved significant success in adaptive sports, including winning medals at the Paralympics and X Games. The speaker reflects on their experiences and sets new goals, emphasizing resilience and living life to the fullest.

What is the speaker's view on disability?

• Disability cannot be overcome.

• Everyone has a disability, but it's only disabling if you believe it is.

• Disability is a permanent limitation.

• Disability is only physical.

What led to the speaker's leg amputation?

• A motocross accident

• A snowboarding accident

• A car accident

• A compound fracture from a racing accident

How did the speaker approach the challenge of returning to sports?

• By giving up on competitive sports

• By using a standard prosthetic leg

• By switching to a different sport

• By designing a custom leg with suspension components

What was the original purpose of the Moto Knee?

• To help other amputees

• To compete in snowboarding

• To get back on a dirt bike

• To start a new company

What significant achievement did the speaker accomplish in snowboarding?

• Competing in the Paralympics and winning medals

• Joining a snowboarding club

• Winning a local competition

• Becoming a snowboarding coach