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Jul 22, 2016 · Buddy Elias is an adaptive athlete who has made it his mission to inspire others. Find out more about this inspirational athlete and his important work. Skip navigation and go to main content.
Mar 20, 2017 · In 2000 Buddy Elias had his leg amputated below the knee due to Buerger's disease, an inflammatory disease of the blood vessels which can lead to reduced circulation in the extremities. Elias chose to adapt his snowboard equipment to fit his changing physical needs.
A recreational snowboarder and skateboarder, Elias did not stop participating in the sports he loved but chose to adapt his snowboard equipment to fit his changing physical needs. Elias is now a double amputee using a wheelchair to grind curbs as if it were a skateboard.
A recreational snowboarder and skateboarder, Elias did not stop participating in the sports he loved but chose to adapt his snowboard equipment to fit his changing physical needs. Elias is now a double amputee using a wheelchair to grind curbs as if it were a skateboard.
Jul 22, 2016 · When winter rolled around, it had been nearly a year since Elias had last gone snowboarding. Aware that he would be unable to use a standard snowboard, Elias looked into ways to modify his existing board.
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In 2000, Buddy Elias lost his leg below the knee to Buergers Disease, an inflammatory disease of the blood vessels which can lead to reduced circulation in the extremities. A recreational snowboarder and skateboarder, Elias did not stop participating in the sports he loved but chose to adapt his snowboard equipment to fit his changing physical ...
