2019/2020 Midwest Stoke Thread

**naedward81** · 03-06-2025, 01:42 PM

I will be in the Volkl tent turning screws and sending skis out. Then probably selling skis out of the back of my truck....

**skuff** · 03-06-2025, 04:06 PM

Wish I could be there, bummed I cannot make either the Troll for demo day or Lutsen for the gathering

This weekend forecast looks like spring like weather in northern WI, have fun all

**uglymoney** · 03-06-2025, 04:16 PM

We'll be in LaCrosse this weekend for the annual open ski race. Between races, the parents will be doing leg workouts on Damnation, pocket beers once our official race duties are complete.

Have fun all.

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**jdoyle** · 03-06-2025, 05:14 PM

Had to break out my most inappropriate skis for the conditions at Switz tonight

Edit: I forgot pics don’t work. Imagine MFree [emoji637][emoji637][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]s with dirt in the background.

**axebiker** · 03-06-2025, 09:30 PM

I should be at Troll

**Harry** · 03-07-2025, 10:38 AM

MAG TAKEOVER @TROLL now expanding to both Saturday and Sunday !

I am getting text messages that some maggots can’t do Saturday, they are planning on Sunday. Other maggots are sticking to Saturday due to kid commitments.

This is like herding cats.

So I am going both days. I plan to grab a table on the patio early, and defend it like a soccer mom, getting horribly sunburned while throwing empty beer cans at the Volkl tent directly below the patio.

**Harry** · 03-07-2025, 01:32 PM

I am joking, of course, about throwing empty cans at the Volkl tent. Last year Volkl had some excellent choices for Midwest-inappropriate skis. I remember some (one twenty one) Revolts, some Manta (one oh two) and some (one fifteen) Blaze on the rack. I demo’d all of them, and then bought Kendos from the back of our maggot reps truck in the parking lot afterwards..

The Volkl tent definitely had more maggot-friendly skis than the other tents.

Edited for emoji bombs.

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**Tom_H** · 03-07-2025, 02:12 PM

I recall liking the Blaze the most out of the Lineup, but those Revolts were fun for a couple runs on a slushy troll groomer.

**Harry** · 03-07-2025, 05:28 PM

PM’s sent to jdoyle and Tom_H with my digits for communication.

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**Harry** · 03-08-2025, 06:42 AM

Text communication established with jdoyle

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**Harry** · 03-08-2025, 09:53 AM

I see some sweet Katanas in the tent.

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**Harry** · 03-08-2025, 10:28 AM

All maggots present and accounted for.

Let the mag takeover begin !

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**Ima gapper** · 03-08-2025, 11:41 AM

Wish I could join you all but I don’t have another [emoji637][emoji640] hr round trip in me right now. Have fun today boys and girls. Be safe and try some Midwest inappropriate skis.

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**Harry** · 03-09-2025, 10:16 AM

Day 2 of MAG TAKEOVER @Troll

I am currently in the ER with complications in my leg. Hopefully the maggots in attendance are enjoying the sun and slush.

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**Harry** · 03-09-2025, 11:16 AM

I am fucked, ER doc says I have “extensive blood clotting “ in my leg. FUCK.

Meanwhile I am laying in a hospital bed getting texts from Troll of people wearing I Skied With Harry t-shirts smoking pre-rolls the size of cigars. Those texts are actually cheering me up.

**Iowagriz** · 03-09-2025, 12:10 PM

Well shit Harry, get that crap sorted and keep us posted.

**GSinister** · 03-09-2025, 03:14 PM

Jeeze, Harry! Hope they get you fixed up soon.

**Harry** · 03-09-2025, 04:30 PM

Thanks guys, I am home now. They have me on a heavy duty blood thinner. High risk of brain bleeds while taking it, so obviously my participation in next weeks summit at Lutsen is out. I won’t be able to ski anymore the rest of this season. They don’t want me riding a bike either.

Fuck me.

Changing subjects, based on texts it looks like a good turnout today for Day Two of MAG TAKEOVER @Troll, mostly those Welch Village maggots. Edit: no one cares that they tele

**Tom_H** · 03-09-2025, 06:22 PM

Shit Harry. Hope all that gets cleared up for you. Sending some healing vibes your way. Good to see you yesterday and to grab a few beers.

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**skiJ** · 03-09-2025, 07:52 PM

Harry!

Dang! Man ! !!
This is hard news to hear !
You 'd made such a good comeback from the knee injury
( I have been living vicariously through your exploits ! !! )( And -gapper's adventure )

Please
abide by the doctors, and put this episode behind you !

I Have skied with Harry !

skiJ

**lifelinksplit** · 03-09-2025, 08:04 PM

Fucking bummer Harry. You always have such a positive attitude. I'm sure you'll do what needs to happen and soon you'll be rowing around for musky and pontoon cruising around the island.

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**muted reborn** · 03-09-2025, 08:12 PM

That sucks. Hopefully fishing is good for you.

**BobMc** · 03-09-2025, 09:15 PM

Damn Harry, get well and come fish with me again!

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**axebiker** · 03-09-2025, 10:01 PM

There are easier ways to get out of having to ski with me Harry… Glad things were caught before it turned to something worse. More skiing and biking to come, so rest and relaxation is paramount.

Mag takeover…it only took 4 of us… ??????