I'm actually impressed with the picture quality of Axe's flip phone.Quote:
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I'm actually impressed with the picture quality of Axe's flip phone.Quote:
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It was Mrs Axe's phone. My Motorola Razor 1 doesn't turn on below 55 degrees.Quote:
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LOL... I think I need a lesson from the mayor. Or maybe use the app instead?Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry
Had the kids' last race of the season this last Sunday at Buck and finally got around to getting some of the pics off my phone (just rec/D-team racing - so not to the same level as ugly's girl). Race hill had been getting a steady diet of salt the past weeks, so held up decently well. Gorgeous day with the sun out and it was nice to get my bump skis some exercise since Buck actually lays down a pretty sweet bump line - especially compared to the garbage Wild attempts occassionally. Back to Wild tonight for a shift - 11 year old is excited to check out their new park set. Surprised to see they actually fired up guns again yesterday - so they're really trying to eke out as much of this shit season as possible.
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Interesting to see video stills of my two boys to realize just how similar of ski styles they have, especially in GS.
Nice!
Always blows my mind how much skiing style runs in families. I always wonder how much is nature over nurture.
I'm jealous and would love to give my daughter the opportunity to train regularly at Buck.
FWIW Wijara is a rec league. We do have a lot of USSA racers that participate in and out of it and miss some races for their USSA scored races. In general, the races are held to the same standards, though they aren't picky about equipment, and there is some quirky rules like the bump out and team scoring that make it cool.
The girl who beat my daughter by 3/100 did go to USSA Nats a couple years ago and was top 50%.
We just live too far from most of the USSA races, and they tend to clash with our other ski stuff. Call me crazy but I'm not going to the U14 USSA race in Michigan because it would mean missing part or all of a week of skiing in Colorado.
We may be at the LaCrosse open this weekend if they have it. Another rec race that has some fantastic skiers from all over Wisco and a couple from Minnesota normally.
Definitely won't make LaCrosse, but it'd be fun. Kids have baseball 'assessments' on Saturday (f'n ridiculous for a middle school team), so we'll probably just stay local and ski Wild either Saturday, Sunday or both. Depending on if my kids invite any school families out skiing, I may have like 6 comp tickets for Wild that need to be burned up if anyone's interested, and that's on top of the two $5 passes I can get anytime I'm out there.
We might do the Troll cup race in mid-march, but I'm more interested in getting over there for demo-days the 9th/10th. I think I might still have a comp ticket from gate keeping the last race there, so hopefully that's just a cost of beer kind of day.
If you make it to Troll, I'll be turning screws in the Volkl tent. If you need a ticket, I can probably get one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom_H
For the rest of you mags, I can probably scrounge up enough guest passes so you all can get out and demo skis.
May be a celebrity sighting of the former Mayor of Big Sky as well.
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What is the date of the demo? You'd think I'd hear from the brand I push, but that hasn't really been the case...Quote:
Originally Posted by naedward81
Got back from Wydaho. LONG drive, but a great trip!
The guy who does the bumps at Buck was allegedly a long-time Afton groomer guy who bailed after the Vail/Epic takeover. He is the best in the biz at building bumps, HANDS DOWN.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom_H
March 9th and 10th.Quote:
Originally Posted by axebiker
The Troll Shop puts it on with the brands he sells. Volkl. Solly, Atomic, Armada.
Volkl will have the biggest fleet with every ski in the line, including fatties and race skis
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Let's try this...sideways pics... Snow depth on day 2 at Targhee...
@axebiker, looks like you're getting the goods
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Is there any consensus on ^^^this^^^ idea for a Trollhaugen takeover? Sounds like fun
Is there any consensus on ^^^this^^^ idea for a Trollhaugen takeover? Sounds like fun
I might be able to get away from dad taxi duty on Sat. Be good to test out the leg.
We blew the old records out of the water down here in the deep south of the upper midwest.
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3 hours north they held a 2 run ski race at Mt LaCrosse, and somehow the snow held up. Pretty crazy what a good north facing hill can do.
I have to say, one hell of an event and mad praise to the owners of that place for laying down snow this week so the race could happen. Good to see our lurker mag Mike, his gal, and his ripper kids again. His boy swept and had 4 1sts in U10. So many stoked skier families show up at this race.
My daughter hasn't figured out how to go fast on warm snow, but had two 2nds on the weekend in the morning races when the snow was still firm.
Thermometer on the car was at 77 on the way home just south of town along the banks of the Mississippi.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...83d1a336ee.jpg
I think I'd be in!Quote:
Originally Posted by skuff
Word. I am definitely down for the maggot takeover at Troll. Let’s get a big crew.Quote:
Originally Posted by naedward81
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Ugly, it was great seeing you and your family again. Your daughter has really turned it up a notch this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by uglymoney
My son has really been working hard this season and it has been paying off. My daughter had a good weekend as well and continues to have fun which is all that matters.
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4 wins is hard, I don't care what age you are. My daughter has had 3 wins in a weekend, but never a sweep.
Arrgghh....sounds like stepson is a scratch due to an asthma attack. Sigh...
PSA for anyone in the Minneapolis area, Tonka Cycle and ski is having their spring sale right now. 40% off hard goods, 50% off soft goods including gloves, and 60% off Heli Hansen lifa thermal stuff.
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Skuff: Maggot Takeover is on for Saturday, do you need a lift ticket?Quote:
Originally Posted by skuff
Anyone else need lift tickets for Saturday? Post here if you do. Our maggot insider may be able to hook us up.
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Originally Posted by Harry
Outstanding! I'll take a ticket if one is available, thanks
Sounds good.Quote:
Originally Posted by skuff
I think I have 3 guest passes already(Axe, Harry, Skuff) . I can always get more.
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Thanks!
I am hoping to make it! Either late morning or early afternoon.Quote:
Originally Posted by naedward81
I'm hoping to make it - have to get the blessing from the wifer. I'd be shooting for the morning, as I'll have to transition to family duties at some point that day. If anyone's looking for Sunday turns at Wild, I'm still sitting on a bunch of comps, and this weekend is their 'bring a friend' weekend too, where anyone with a season pass can also get a freebie (so can always wrangle a few more). $3 beers all weekend too, so decent chance I'll be that way on Sunday.
That sounds tempting... If you make it to Troll Saturday, let's see how things are looking...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom_H
Maggot Takeover @Troll on Saturday, and again on Sunday @Wild ?
Total midwest domination.
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Welp, Troll is looking a little bleak today. Be prepared for spring cornhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...610ee2807c.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Harry
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I took the day off from work. 9:30 in the parking lot?
5.5 hr drive. I’m out…. Headed to JH on Sunday. Y’all have fun!
Looks like I should be good to go for Saturday morning. If Troll looks like that, not sure what Wild will look like, but I may run out there tonight and see how things look.
⚠️ 24 Hour Warning ⚠️
MAGGOT TAKEOVER @Troll
Biggest gathering of midwest maggots in world history !
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Should I be bringing my most inappropriate Midwest skis?
Yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by GSinister
Or you can grab all the inappropriate ones I'll have in the Volkl tent.
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Seeing how you will be there, I think I should just ski my P40s!
Can’t make it - get to play dad taxi till early afternoon.
I have a chaotic schedule, but would def be interested in a maggot migration up to Lutsen for a day yet this year.
MAGGOT TAKEOVER @Troll was a complete success. Big crew that changed throughout the day. Shitload of fun.
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Definitely a good day! Snow conditions were surprisingly good considering all it’s had going against it.
Good to ski with some local mags as always, and of course - BIG props to naedeward81 for the pass hookup!
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Fun times with good peeps, spring conditions and lots-o-sunshine
I'll 2nd the BIG props to naedward81 for the hookup!