MINNESOTA Riders Thread...2010 continued

Does anyone know if the cable park is still on track?
I read on the site that you can make like reservations what is that for?

Looks all-good to me... Man I love that camp...

Forecast shows rain through Saturday and 50's and close to 60's next week..

Who is going to be taking a set in late March?

I for one hope that I am!

Originally Posted by jeff_mn

Forecast shows rain through Saturday and 50's and close to 60's next week..

Who is going to be taking a set in late March?

I for one hope that I am!

You know I'm gonna be first!

Originally Posted by pucktowake

Does anyone know if the cable park is still on track?
I read on the site that you can make like reservations what is that for?

As for the reservations, I think that you can call in a reservation for like a group to come in and I think that on certain days, they shorten the day so that you get It with all the others that reserved... so that it's not as fullish i guess, send em an E-mail or somethin

Its supppose to push 60* on monday!

Huzah!... Wow, that was lame.

Originally Posted by snowslider76

You know I'm gonna be first!

3/27 we're taking our first set..

post the pics of Brad from the party in here

3/27??? Where, the river?

You guys are core!!

Found this on FB, since we are all talking about ice off mine as well get something out of it.

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gi...id=56766716050

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3/27 will be on the river yes. The Mississippi is opening up nice but the Minnesota has some large chunks still. We'll play the locks right on the Mississippi and make it work. Today is sunny and 60 - we'll have ****ing LAKES open in a couple weeks at this rate. I love it!


Seth - great to see you guys last night. That was a great time. Wish we could have stayed out later but with Stef having to get up at 7 am and the time change - 1 was at late as we could rock. We'll close it down next time.

This weather is glorious. Hopefully Tonka Bay Marina is going to be paying for our first two tanks this year!

Just got back from snowboarding in Utah, couldn't have been any better. Warm and sunny along with fresh pow! I also said "I hope all the snow is gone when we get back to MN" ...Ask and you shall receive!

Nick...I think I was at The House the same time you were there that Friday evening! My buddy picked up some skateboard supplies.

Pics of the crew at the "One more month til ice off party"
Thanks everybody that made it!!

My name is Jason, I'm a wakeboarder, I like to party.

Yeaaasssss! Nice shots.

Jason- Glad to see that you slept well! Thanks for the party, man. Won't be long now.

Burton- Better luck next time! You can cut the cans if you think it will help!

Jeff- Good time last night. I thought Stef had to be up at 9. Yeah, 7 would be early with the change. I'll hold you to shutting it down next time. Oak City is nice spot! We'll have to get you down to Babe's here in L'ville. Now that's a spot....

Nice work. I like the spirit. A party in celebration of one month till ride time!

holy **** - that was a crazy night. We had a blast.. Bonging beers in the ballast tube = no good!


Seth - had to leave for work at 9. Up at 7. Jason and Mandy headed out early as well. Either way, tired as hell today. Was a great time. We love Babe's - used to hit it up when we lived by you.. Let's do it - let us know when.


Jason - we still hitting BH on Tuesday? If so, what time? 4 of us or ??

Originally Posted by richmondrider

Just got back from snowboarding in Utah, couldn't have been any better. Warm and sunny along with fresh pow! I also said "I hope all the snow is gone when we get back to MN" ...Ask and you shall receive!

Nick...I think I was at The House the same time you were there that Friday evening! My buddy picked up some skateboard supplies.

Were you wearing a wakeworld hat? I saw that outta the corner of my eye and wondered if it was someone on here...

Yep, that was me.

Snow is almost off the ice

just took these pics of where i was thinking about riding this weekend. anyone who's thinking about hitting the rivers right now, might want to take a drive by the desired location first! LOTS of garbage, wood, and ice....

Gross!

With rain today, nearly 60 the next two days, rain on Friday.....there's gotta be an open lake by this weekend.

Hey everyone! I am looking for a winch for these next couple of days. Anyone know where I can get one? Send me an email if you do, RyanT12@me.com

Also, Eder! It was fun running into you at the airport last night! Hope the kite trip was epic!

Originally Posted by tuneman

With rain today, nearly 60 the next two days, rain on Friday.....there's gotta be an open lake by this weekend.

I don't think there will be a lake anywhere close to the cities for at least 2-3 weeks, mine is still not even close, but there is a definitive spot between the ice and the shore where there is water

3 weeks? It's going to be 60 and sunny the next two days and rain/snow mix on Friday..

If anything CLOSE to this weather continues into next week - we'll have open lakes next weekend brother. Once it starts to go - it goes fast.

I dont think that we will see an open lake for at least 2 weeks, a least not a lake big enough to drop a wake boat in. Sorry to burst everyones bubble but I cant remember the last time ice was out mid march if ever. I have a few buddies that are total ice fishing dorks and one of them was out yesterday on WBL and he told me there is still 3 feet of ice out there.

The River is a different story, Jay if you go ride let me know I am in 100%, I must say tho after looking over those pics there is no way I would drop my boat in yet.

TAYLOR I got Dougy Fresh's info if you want if I know he has a few winches. (is that even a word> winches?) I have one about 80% complete still need a spool and a clutch.

I was initially thinking ice-out would be pretty late. Now I'm predicting that the ice will be off my lake by 3/27...and most likely it will be sooner than that. We'll see how close my prediction is!

Riley still has a few inches of ice on it. I am betting April1- it's supposed to get cold again early next week.

Fish Lake at the launch. 3/17

Looking like a winner!!!!

What did i say my count down was 54 days ago? I "might" be pretty darn close to my 63 day prediction. T-minus 9 days....

I actually just want to get out by the last day of March, but it'd be cool to hit my mark.

We have this big flame-thrower torch that we might take out 20-30 feet and use to just start weakening the ice eg. around the dock and stuff, start getting that ice out a little faster.

Garvey said that Marion is cracked all the way through and the old man Bob said there is standing water around the perimeter.

Supposed to be colder next week than this week - but still low 40's early in the week and high 40's and low 50's later in the week.

Drysuit is on order boys - we should be ready to ride next week when it gets here!

Smith is the only one with a boat ready. Mine and Seths still in storage - maybe Burton's is ready to rock? I dunno. Does Will keep his at home in the winter?

I'll be ready to get out for a set here pretty soon.

good - we need to christen his boat properly anyway!

by the way - the drysuit has shipped - We should be ready by mid next week if everything goes well.

Burtons boat is ready but technically still needs some break in hours on it. Better lauch his as the photo boat to rack up some hours and use J' to ride!

Also if I loaned my dry suit to anyone on here I need it back!!!

we're having a man-orgy in burtons boat tonight - we'll "break it in" properly tonight!



see you guys at 7

Tell us more about this boat and who is Burton?

I walked out on to Bald eagle today with and Auger she still have a solid 12-18 inches of ice on it!!! The rivers looking good but its moving fast!!!

Originally Posted by jeff_mn

Smith is the only one with a boat ready. Mine and Seths still in storage - maybe Burton's is ready to rock? I dunno. Does Will keep his at home in the winter?

I'll be ready to get out for a set here pretty soon.

Pretty sure mines been ready since last Novemeber!!!

Jays boat doesnt get winterized, it just waits until he is ready.....she's a nice girl that one.

Originally Posted by snowboardcorey

Burtons boat is ready but technically still needs some break in hours on it. Better lauch his as the photo boat to rack up some hours and use J' to ride!

Also if I loaned my dry suit to anyone on here I need it back!!!

I bought a dry suit super cheap off somebody who borrowed one and couldn't remember who they borrowed it from, ha J/K!!

I just need gas and water and I'm ready to roll

The 10 day forecast is starting to take a turn for the better:

Andy, anyone who actually takes the time to walk out onto the ice and drill a hole in it, just to see how much ice is remaining, truly had an addiction.....welcome to the club

Anybody local have a prop puller I can borrow next weekend?

We can rent one from Autozone Jason. I'm sure most people will just tell you to use a 2 x 4


Have a good trip Bro.

Good to see everyone last night. New boat looks great Tom - can't wait to get out and break it in!

yeah - use a 2x4 - just need to make sure you get it on the shaft of the prop and not the blades

Ya those autozone things aren't actual prop pullers they are something else.

I know I can use a 2x4,
I can throw a shoe at the TV to change the channel.
I can start a fire with two sticks.
I prefer to use a remote, matches, prop puller

I've got $20 if you throw a shoe at your TV and it turns the channel. I need to be there. Next Saturday we'll try it. Right after we take the prop off with a 2 x 4.

Rofl

Are you needing the puller for the whole weekend, or just for a few minutes? I have one, but I don't like going boarding without having it in my car (fingers crossed that we'll be riding).

Just a few minutes, just need to pop it off and put the new one on, I could do it Friday. Keeping the flangies x'd that the lakes are open by next weekend, otherwise the puller really isn't that critical.

Just make certain you have the proper hammer, in case the prop sticks a bit.

Jason I got one, what city are you in?

Originally Posted by tuneman

Andy, anyone who actually takes the time to walk out onto the ice and drill a hole in it, just to see how much ice is remaining, truly had an addiction.....welcome to the club

what's even sadder is I am going to go back out there tonight and check again!

Brooklyn Park, right by Champlin Park High School, I was planning on riding Fish Lake in MG on Saturday the 27th if mother nature lets us. If anybody with a puller wants to meet me at the launch and help me swap out we can ride the rest of the day.

I'll be there on the 27th with a 2 x 4 and a shoe.

See you then.

Safe travels this week - take it easy on that knee.

You can use mine whenever you want....507-951-5222 is my cell.

Originally Posted by andy_nintzel

what's even sadder is I am going to go back out there tonight and check again!

Hahaha - obsess much????

Jason, bring your boat by the shop and I'll pull the prop for you, it's almost on the way to the lake!

Corey, can I take you up on that offer?

My parents had my prop reconditioned for a christmas gift and I gotta get that beast back on soon...the boat is coming out of storage tomorrow. Can't wait!!

Originally Posted by snowslider76

Brooklyn Park, right by Champlin Park High School, I was planning on riding Fish Lake in MG on Saturday the 27th if mother nature lets us. If anybody with a puller wants to meet me at the launch and help me swap out we can ride the rest of the day.

Well the stars just alligned Man, I work in Brooklyn Park at the Acura Dealer on Broadway, if you wanna swing in next week and borrow it man feel free just let me know what day.

Can do Nick!

Andy your working right up the street from us. Can we come and "test" out some cars? I actually almost bought my first newish car from that place. They had a pretty dope Integra that I wanted.

Hey Andy, can I come over and test some cars? I'm only two years out of a license, that is, if I pass. Those things have insurance right?

Originally Posted by hockeysk8er222

Hey Andy, can I come over and test some cars? I'm only two years out of a license, that is, if I pass. Those things have insurance right?

NOT ONLY ThAT do they have insurance they are Fast as HELl!

Originally Posted by snowboardcorey

Andy your working right up the street from us. Can we come and "test" out some cars? I actually almost bought my first newish car from that place. They had a pretty dope Integra that I wanted.

DUDE any time just let me know, you gotta come drive an SH-AWD Manual TL, 305hp 3.7 liter!

I just don't see 3/27 as a possibility for me on eagle, post some pics of others tho...

So at the shop we have around 25 or so 55 gallon plastic drums. Anybody want to pick them up free of charge? I figure if you have any plans on making a slider these babies are perfect!

If you want them or have questions shoot me a PM or email - john@waterskis.com

Guys, this is it! I am getting ready to finish my undergrad and move to Arizona. I need to sell my boat before I leave so I am making it a Fire Sale! I need it gone! Any help on selling or buying woul dbe sincerely appreciate it! I hope to catch some of you on the water a couple of times before I depart.

http://www.wakeworld.com/classifield...g.php?view=249

and

http://onlyinboards.com/Details.aspx?ID=818122

Thanks all!!!

Haha, i cant spell...

I meant *sincerely appreciated!*

Eder, I'm pissed that you're leaving! You're gonna be missed, man.

BTW, John T. is always talking about upgrading the ol' Nauti. Might want to give him a shout to see if he'd be interested in buying your boat.

Hey Minnesota peeps, as some of you know, I run KneeboardWorld.com and WakeSkiWorld.com. Well, with baby on the way, I'm quickly revamping my sites now before I won't have time. So this week, I'm redoing WakeSkiWorld and will be adding my latest site WakesurfPlanet.com soon. Andy requested that I start a wakesurfing site. What do you think of the logo? The goal is to tie everything to my store at WakeSkiShop. Maybe I have too many sites....

Between Mr. Williams and I, I think we have a complete universe.