MINNESOTA Rider's Thread!

wow, don't want to undercommit to that trick!

Guys and Gals,
I thought that I would shoot this out to you local boys. Over here at Midwest MC we are looking for some staff, both full and part time positions.
You can get all of the information over here http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/22/567371.html?1207931993
But if you know anyone for any of the positions tell them to shoot me an email or andy as well.

Pete rocks! I've done that off the wake on my kneeboard, but off of a ramp is sick!

Jay, any info on when he's putting a video on YouTube. Pete promised me something several weeks ago, but I haven't seen a thing.

I would trade my rugged good looks for skills like Pete!

tuneman - he's got a 5 minute clip done, and should have it up on youtube soon.

hey just wanted to give everybody a heads-up:

I'm broadening my coaching base in Minnesota this year.

Partnered with Tyler Smith, we're making The Academy Wakeboard School official.

Just a bit about me:

I've been coaching wakeboarding for 10 years,
(riding for 13. wow...that's strange to write.)

Within that 10 years of coaching, my most valuable experience came from my 3 years as a coach at The Wakeboard Camp in Clermont, Florida. There I was part of a coaching team that included Kyle Schmidt, Ben Greenwood, Aaron Reed, and Kurt Robertson among others.

While i was there i learned a lot of great coaching techniques and still coach under the basic principle that learning strong fundamental skills will allow you progress your riding to a more advanced and controlled level, faster, with less pain in the process.

If you're familiar with "The Book" instructional dvd series, than you'll be familiar with my coaching style.

I followed up my experience in Florida by going international where I coached european and middle-eastern students throughout Turkey.

I'm confident in saying that no one else in Minnesota has as much professional coaching experience as i do. I have coached every skill level--from beginner all the way up to some top pros. I WILL make you a better rider...

Also: Look forward to information about guest coaches Keith Lidberg in June and Ben Greenwood in August!

You guys are gonna kill it this year, but whats up with not asking me to guest coach? Are you trying to say that slob 180's don't pay the bills?

If anyone is looking to buy a lakehome in the cities hit me up, I have a home for sale on Prior Lake. For a metro lake home it's fairly resonable but thats all relative. If you want more details e-mail me.
rsexton@valspar.com

Has anyone checked the lakes in the Blaine/Ham Lake area?

Adam,

How do I sign up and how much will a lesson cost?

hahaha, you wanna guest coach corey? that's cool! just gotta get outta that shop once in awhile!

what's up anthony--

thanks for the interest!

we are finalizing our pricing this week.. i'll be posting it here and i'll keep you informed.

Dang, this thread is getting long!

Has anybody been by Island Lake lately? (Where the PWT is) Is it open yet?

yea half this thread needs to be archived so we dont have to scroll down a mile lol

should we start a new thread?


has the time come??

I dont think so. How are we going to know how many post we have when it has been a year??? I want to make the news just the NJ guys did with the longest thread in history.

Whats up guys! I havn't been on this site for almost a year. I live on Prior and have a privatelanding if you guys are game for a pre-season sesh??!

Here is some updates on lakes from my drive yesterday and today. Turtle Lake in Shoreview was mostly ice covered as of yesterday. The lake just South of Hwy 96 in Shoreview was partially ice covered as of yesterday. Keller Lake (very shallow) in St. Paul was mostly ice covered as of today. The lake just east of 694 in Mahtomedi by Fleet Farm is about fully ice covered as of today. Ice everywhere is getting very dark colored though. I think we are a day or two away on many lakes.

Anderson Lake in Bloomington is open but there isnt a damn boat launch that I know of and its sooo dumb cause its a decent size lake. Does anyone know if there is a way to get on that lake? Its the lake you go over on 169 just south of 494. Bush Lake is also right there but they only allow up to 6hp motors on that lake...such a waste!

Hey guys Island Lake in Shoreview is 100% icefree!!! Snail lake (somewhat shallow but I see inboards there all the time) still has a little film of ice but should be gone in a couple days. I stare at them both during my lunch break!

The river level on the Mississippi Rec Pool (above Coon Rapids Dam) will begin raising week of May 5th! Just in time for my new boat!

WakeMikey, great! Tuneman, a buddy of his, and i believe Sinko will be hitting up Island lake on Saturday then! Cant wait to get out. Ill see to get some pictures!!

Duders and duderets...the rivers are where it's at (at least for the past 3 weeks). i've already got 5 sets in this season (4 different days). just drove by Bryant Lake in Eden Prarie tonight...might be clear by tomorrow afternoon. the mississippi was at about 50 degrees yesterday.

Jay, im just scared of all the debris and crap. I was going south on 694 yesterday, went over the wakota bridge and saw a bunch of logs...how do you manage all that stuff...have to keep your eyes peeled all the time huh? And besides...river water is gross haha!

yes it's gross....i've seen worse (had on my beer goggles though...snuck outta the room before she woke up!!!). the debris - it's actually not that bad on the mississippi at boom island, but yeah you gotta be lookin' for junk.

68 on sunday

everyone still wearin drysuits?? i think im gonna try a set in a shorty on Sunday

i heard it was supposed to be super windy on sunday....if not...ill see to go out for my second set on sunday!!!

i think i'ma start trunking it. although, the lakes will be considerably colder than the river.

Sinko - The House and Scheels should both have stuff in stock. Helium is available finally ;)

MN needs some more dealers for sure.

So where is Bryant Lake, i am thinkin bout hittin it on Saturday, any real shallow areas to watch out for??

You can see Bryant Lake from 494 right by the Valley View exit in EP. Ive been on it twice but it was like 5 years ago.

Look up Bryant lake on the DNR website and you can get info about it. There's a small shallow spot, sometimes an island, on the eastern side. If you just ride down the middle, you'll have no problems. It's a nice lake for riding.

To get there from 494, exit on 62 east(crosstown) and take the Shady Oak Road exit. Go south(right) to the park entrance about a mile down the road just before a big bend to the left (look for the park sign).

i just drove by bryant tonight...it might not be clear till sunday. but yeah...when on that lake you need to drive up and down the middle in straight lines, and the do your turns/d-ups in the bays on each end. who knows...maybe it'll be mostly open by noon tomorrow, hard to tell with these 40/50 deg temps!?!?

Sinko & Tuneman - here's the wakeskis video that Pete just put up on you tube. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZA_hA04ImA

Decided to wait one more day to let the ice clear off of bryant, ill be headin out tomorrow and try a set in a shorty!!

Moxilla....good on the waiting, it was frigid out today, and it didnt help that the weather was less than cooperative. Tomorrow im going out again, Island lake i believe. It will be much much nicer seeing it will be 70 out tomorrow. Have fun!

not likely anymore, I heard 60 for the high today. Need a 3rd eder?

Don't know if anyone else got out today, but it was a great day for riding Big ups to Eder!

Don, if there's room im always up for meeting new people. Next time, email me and i will get it on my phone. Also, my information is posted above somewhere so you can call me anytime you wanna ride.

Sinko...today was epic for real! Thanks for the drysuit, now i gotta find me one. Keep it real, ill call you sometime this week when i figure out when we're gonna go out next weekend.

Bryant was beautiful until about 430, then the wind started to pick up. I was out there for about 5 hours...got 3 good sets in and some stellar sun! Moxilla - were you out there today, maybe I saw you? I was in the white and black XStar.

Jay, you tore it up, i was the one sportin the ol' sea ray I/O. and yes it was beautiful out there today. I tried one set with a shorty and almost went into shock lol. Its hard to even try anything when you know how cold the water will be when you fall.

Major props to Eder this past weekend for bringing out his 'Bu. We had a great time out at Island Lake. Here are some pics:

Eder, the captain


Eder, flippin'


John Tietz, doin' a little session off of the ramp. We got video of this that I'll try to get up.


Mike Sinko, with style


Me, ridin' low

Ha! great pics chad! That was a good day, cold as all hell though. Shoulda came out today, it was wonderful, John came out too. We actually put some weight on the boat and the wake was sick. Being it was 70, and we couldnt see our breaths, it was a good day out. Anyhow, you're more than welcome out on my boat since you are boatless, season is just starting. Give me a call whenever man!

BTW, you decided on where you're going to dinner yet?!

Sick eder, I will remember that

I got my tower project finished off and I am 50% on the stereo and I got the 12v rear mount outlet for sacks almost done too. I Hope to have it all finished off tomorrow. I am planning on going to owasso on thursday-sunday pending weather on those days. Got my new gear from the house last week (board for the wife, surfer for me, 2 side sacks for the boat) and I am rearing to go, even though the hand surgeon told me wait till it is warmer. What does he know anyway lol

So freakin' jealous! If anyone else is going out soon let me know!

Ryan - I'm probably going a few times this week. I sent you an email.

hey where can i find lead here in the cities??

tire shops - tires plus, firestone, etc...

they both have contracts with Interstate batteries so they have to give all lead to them......

you could try some local shops...like ones connected to gas stations maybe.

good idea, wat are ya doin up at 4 AM Jay?? Were you wearin a dry suit on Sunday when i saw ya?? I only had a shorty on, and it was so cold that i dont wanna get back into the water until July!!

that's pacific time for some reason...it was 628. nope...just a full wetsuit.

Serious question here regarding summer competitions. We are in the planning stages and I am wondering what you would rather compete in/see.

In a nut shell we would like to do a comp that is more of a jam session format, obviously judging would be more difficult than a 5 trick per pass set up. What do you all think?

Anyone going out tomorrow? Weather seems like it is going to be nice. I have class until 12 30, and after that i have nothing. Im kinda looking to get out tho.

Your boat or mine. If anyone is interested PM me or post here and ill see (if my boat) if i wanna launch tomorrow.

eder, I am going to owasso. I will be out there at 530 or so until dark. Gonna have a few people out there but you arte welcome to ride. Looking at 5 people with 2 or 3 riding. Call me if you are interested. 651-343-6178

BTW going to owasso off of rice and 694

Don, PM sent!

back at ya eder, see ya tonight

Hey Minnesotans!

Im looking for some advice here. I am selling my boat. I found a buyer and we have agreed on the price. He is located in Michigan and im in MN. What would be the best way to go about conducting this sale. I do not have the title. The bank that i have the loan thru has the title. The way im thinking to do this is to meet at the bank where i have the loan. He will pay his amount and i will pay the difference. He will then take the boat and i will have the title sent to me and then sign off on it and send it back to him.

If this is a good way to do it if it is not someone let me so i can make this deal work

Thanks Minnesotans!

Drove by Island Lake today and saw two MC's riding out there. Wish I wasnt driving home from work... Was it any of your fools?!

Hey, Justin from Manitoba...they're calling for a winter storm tonight. This sucks. I wish I was riding with the MN crew!

I decided to drive down to the Bryant Lake boat launch on my way home today and to my surprise no one was out! I thought for sure someone would be out in a drysuit boarding. There wasnt a boat in sight!

Anthony, I went out with Don today, Lake Owasso...unreal day, he ripped I did for like 10 minutes then just kept eating S#%T!

Don, thanks again for the pull today my man, it was great to meet you. That nautique is sick! You're always welcome on my boat anytime, ill let you know the next time i go out. Again, i appreciate it!

anytime Eder, your are welcome with us anytime. It was a busy day running back and forth to the landing, sorry about that. Usually its just me and mike so there isnt so much running. Thanks for coming uot with us and I will definately reciprocate all the help offered today when I come out with you Real nice of you to offer. It was a blast and you are fun to watch. I wished you had a better day, you looked pretty good to us, but it is early in the season so it is all good. We both have a lot to brush up on. we will be doing it again. It was awesome to meet ya man. Thanks for coming out with us.

What was the water temp?

NOT Warm!!!!!

lol, it wasnt THAT bad I was wearing a 7mm suit for a couple. Eder was nice enough to spare me and let me run his dry, thanks agin for that, that was really nice of ya. I was close to going suitless the last time just for the pictures. As soon as I get them ,I will send them to ya Eder. Or if they are a huge amount, I will get ya a disk

(Message edited by trdon on April 23, 2008)

WHAT THE HELL IS THIS SNOW ALL ABOUT!

Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 71. South southeast wind between 15 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 7 to 13 mph becoming north northwest. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. High near 49. North northwest wind between 8 and 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday Night: Rain and snow likely before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy, with a west northwest wind between 18 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind between 9 and 17 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

What the.....! It's a good thing you got that dry suit, Eder. It's going to be another cold Saturday:-(

Haha, yea Chad, it will be another cold Saturday..see you on the water though, no backing out!

Hey everybody. I'm a little late jumping into the Minnesota thread. My name is Tim Dunklee and I'm typically riding on either Lake Owasso or Bald Eagle with NickInTheTC. I'm sure I've seen a bunch of you out there. I haven't got out this year yet but I'm looking forward to it soon after this crap weather blows over.
Eder/Tuneman: Do you mind if I use the picture of Eder upside down for the frontpage of my website? (www.rideminnesota.com) I just want to write a quick little thing about early season riding.

Tim, Im fine with you using my picture man. Welcome to the thread...Actually, i think we're friends on facebook. Did you go to Century at one point? Im finally done there! Anyhow, let me know when you're going riding man and we'll rip together. Later

Thanks Eder! Please let me know if you ever have anything else you want posted up on rideMinnesota.com. I already have a spot for people to submit events and soon I will allow people to submit blog articles also. Yea I think we are friends on Facebook, we have to get out riding together sometime. Yea I finished up at Century too and now work the daily grind in a finance office to pay for my boarding habits....

Tim, who are you going to ride with now that Nick is out of town? I ride owasso and I had a 85 nautique 2001 (a burgandy and cream colored on, you may have seen me out there before). You know when he is coming back, I havent talked to him for a while.

Andy, its been mid to high 80's down here in Orlando. HAHA! Trunked it tonight.

Damn you Taylor! Are shooting? Who you riding with?

Don great to hear that the Sport is treatin you right. Is the wake everything you dreamed? Drool.... New gear too well merry christmas! I'm thinking I may be able to swing a tower after all! What surf did ya get?

I ended up getting a HL broadcast. I wanted something easy to ride and something anyone can learn on. The wake is pretty nice. I have some tweeking to do as far as weight placement goes, but nothing a few sessions cant figure out. Ya got the new supra in the drink yet?

Well today was a kick in the seeds when I woke up

I forgot to ask. Eder, are you still going, you said cold or not, not sure if there is a limit to that lol

Please tell me it's not snowing in the cities this morning??