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Devon Preston

May 14th, 2019

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Tattoo Artist Survives Horrific Accident Doing Suspension at Tattoo Convention

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Meet Robbie Ripoll, a Florida-based tattoo artist with over twenty years of experience in the industry. Ripoll is best known for competing alongside his brother on season 5 of Ink Master, placing 13th in the competition. Today, Ripoll continues to tattoo and frequents conventions across the country.

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Love is a tiny little puppy. For real doe I love adorable little things

A post shared by Tattooer, Lover, Father (@robbieripoll) on Jan 30, 2019 at 4:09pm PST

Aside from tattooing, one of Ripoll’s biggest passions is body suspension, which he’s exhibited at many of the country’s most populated tattoo conventions. Body suspension, or simply suspension as it’s often referred, originates from the Mandan tribe of North America and today, it’s practiced by experienced individuals and professionals worldwide. The process of suspension is extremely dangerous and can result in serious injury—even when conducted by professionals and veteran suspendees.

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When I’m up there, I’m free, I’m weightless…by carrying the weight of my mind around everywhere, it’s only when I truly let go and get in touch with another part of myself. The true animal spirit. A place where fear and fuel are one in the same. Where I go into this with a knowing that on the other side I will be stronger and more capable than the more scared version of myself that I was at the beginning of this ride. Find things in your life that make you feel this way #trulyradmovement #imradandsoareyou #imrad #suspension #hooks #fly #ifly #happyplace #transcend #overcome #fightfearwithcourage #beyou #beyourselfnomatterwhat #villainarts #ascensionbodymod #robbieripoll #inkmaster

A post shared by Tattooer, Lover, Father (@robbieripoll) on May 12, 2018 at 10:26am PDT

While attending the Kansas City Tattoo Arts Convention, Ripoll participated in suspension and unfortunately, suffered a horrific accident during the process. Ripoll fell during the act and suffered a compound fracture to his right tibia and fibula, as well shattering his ball joint. He’s currently recovering from his injuries at a hospital in Kansas City and was forced to cancel his upcoming appointments and convention appearances. Ripoll’s wife Donna Jean set up a Go Fund Me page to help him recover from multiple surgeries and eventual physical therapy.

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Take a look at Ripoll’s shocking accident in action in the video above and share warm wishes for his recovery in the comments section. And if you’re able to, show your support for Ripoll and his family through their Go Fund Me page.

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