This cautionary poem was first posted Aug. 19, 2004.

When you jump the dirt
You might get hurt
So, for goodness sake,
Wear your shirt!

Yes, that’s my torso in the photo. We were at the Maverick jumps here in Boulder, and I was waiting for my photo subjects to warm up. I got all impatient and decided to take a run through the rhythm. No pads, no shirt. I slowed to avoid a kid but went for it anyway. Major nose case followed by a ventral slide.

Two words:

Chafed nipple.