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The Stoked Thread

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snwbrdmilf
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With permission, I have taken this idea from another cult. I think it would be great here.

This is a thread to post what you are totally stoked on. Share with us your happiness.  :)
Sep 10 2007 11:08AM
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Ryno
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Ponzi scheme gold!
Jan 13 2009 1:17PM
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SkierX
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Prophet 100s are delivered! There are up at work (had them delivered there because wasn't sure I'd be home to sign for them).

I'm going to adjust them tomorrow and go rip them apart for a demo tomorrow.

Review surely to follow.
Jan 13 2009 2:11PM
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Aenigma
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Those are fun skis, everyone I know who has had a pair really liked them.  Of course, it seems most of them ended up on B-Squads shortly thereafter...but that doesn't seem like something you would want, so I bet you'll be super stoked to ride the Prophets. 
Jan 13 2009 3:00PM
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crazyfuck
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so, lots has happened in the past week or so, but i'll make it short and sweet. Fred and i got in a big argument on the Strip one night (about 25-30 mins from our apartment) and he ended up bringing my dad into it, which i simply don't tolerate, so i left him there, went home, and went to bed. well, he sent my dad an email the next morning claiming that i owe him almost two grand for various expenses around the apartment. this is obviously bullshit seeing as i have yet to run out of money since i've been out here, but he's being insistant nonetheless. so, i ran into him the next day in the hallway, but haven't seen or spoken to him in over a week now. it's been amazing. him emailing my dad and subsequently calling him only pissed my dad right the fuck off and he basically told Fred to fuck off, so i'm getting my own place when my lease is up at the end of March. Fred apparently also bitched about how i've been taking a girl i know here out for drinks and stuff... well, Fred, you dumbass, my dad's a lady's man and sees taking women out as very important, so instead of telling me to stop, he threw me some extra money to take her out later this week. so Fred basically gave me a huge headache for about 36 hrs and life has since kicked ass (except for one night when Jandi was puking her brains out and i just wanted to be with someone all the way across the goddamn country...).

Tahoe in less than three weeks! stoked!
Jan 13 2009 7:02PM
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Literature
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I skied some 186s last year and they are super fun all mtn skis. Let us know.
Jan 13 2009 7:26PM
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J.D.
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If the 100s were about 5cm longer they would have my vote as the best mass-produced all around ski on the market. They're awesome.
Jan 13 2009 8:01PM
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SkierX
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186 is the length I went with. They are not as stiff as my 185cm Scratch BC's which were tanks but dear god are they a ton lighter.

It'll be -5 tomorrow with 30mph winds, but I will still try them out for sure.

:)
Jan 13 2009 9:31PM
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Literature
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Good choice, the 179 is a pansy ski.
Jan 13 2009 10:07PM
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SkierX
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I'm 6'0, 190 when naked. I can't go having a small all-mountain ski. Hell, my park skis are 178.
Jan 13 2009 10:20PM
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MacMahoooon
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5cm in town ended up being about 15cm of fluff at the mountain...made for a good night of patrolling
Jan 13 2009 11:51PM
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iggyskier
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amazing...

http://superfad.com/player.php?project=251&item=566
Jan 14 2009 3:00AM
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starlightlou
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hurt my wrist today :( Last two days i've taken some pretty nasty falls on the jumps. Dunno what's up... yesterday i hit my head... HARD, saw some stars. Back for more tomorrow! :D haha.
Jan 14 2009 3:11AM
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snwbrdmilf
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Good luck Mikey!
Jan 14 2009 9:26AM
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Ryno
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take a break from the park for a day or too :P

I know when i start getting worked real bad all i need is a bit of a break
Jan 14 2009 9:41AM
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snwbrdmilf
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Two Ryan....a numerical value... =)
Jan 14 2009 9:47AM
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Literature
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Ash with the college level typo clean up.
Jan 14 2009 10:06AM
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Ryno
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spelling and grammar...my kryptonite!

My one prof from last semester who I had for 2 classes wrote at the end of my final paper for one of them "Why do you continue to write in informal style? Do you get anyone else to proofread your work?"

Apparently this spills over into school work too...gah...i got b+...good enough for me
Jan 14 2009 10:08AM
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starlightlou
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it's good advice... but conditions are crap right now... we need snow,  but i got a wrist guard from a friend and a vicadin from another friend, so i should be set. :)

and i'm not sure the difference between two and too is really college level grammar. ;) hahaha.
Jan 14 2009 12:33PM
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Ryno
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I'm not sure vicadin is going to solve the root problem :P
Jan 14 2009 12:46PM
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MacMahoooon
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as a ski patrol I encourage you NOT to wear the wrist protector (amusing its the ones with the plastic that roller bladers use). All it does is transfer the impact from your wrist to your lower arm and causes hairline fractures and/or full breaks. Best thing is to wrap them in thick athletic tape, tensor bandage or the neoprene/tensor style wrist supports.
Jan 14 2009 1:06PM
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thegreyarea
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As a retired, semi-pro rollerblader, I completely agree. They're designed for novice skaters who want to protect their palms from getting scraped. They offer almost no protection or support.

I've now shared a dark part of my past. I must go cry.
Jan 14 2009 6:12PM
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SkierX
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I will post a full review tomorrow, but in short...

The Line Prophet 100 is the best ski I have ever skied. It straight fucking RIPS the whole mountain apart.
Jan 14 2009 11:27PM
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SkierX
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https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/reviews/action/read/id/1060/

Boom.
Jan 15 2009 8:45AM
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Ryno
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right on steve....i'm also super stoked on my fatty lines that are bomb diggity east-coast all mtn skis (Blends, 90mm). Line figured out a nice all mtn flex for their fatties for sure.
Jan 15 2009 9:41AM
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SkierX
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Oh god yes. The best part about the Prophet 100s is that they are stiff enough to blast through stuff, but not stiff as boards so you can still flex them and have some fun. And they have a solid torsional flex and a good amount of sidecut, so they can carve very good and hold an edge on steep ice.

The skis is an absolute killer. Perfect East Coast all mountain ski IMO.
Jan 15 2009 9:44AM
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MacMahoooon
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Word just came down that I don't have to patrol tonight since the hill decided not to open due to the minus fucking cold -40` weather.

Mounted up the Bibby's tonight and hopefully take them for a ride this weekend. Cut up my new skins for a water fall mission this weekend.

Alls good in the world of skiing here
Jan 15 2009 1:22PM
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J.D.
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Normally I chalk stuff like this up to people's mental bias towards wanting to think they just made the best possible purchase after they drop a lot of skrill on new sticks, but in your case you're probably right. I will need to replace (getting a little misty thinking about it) my Pistols next year and the list looks like this:
1. Line Prophet 100 186
2. K2 Obsethed 189
3. Armada JP vs. Julien 185
4. Whatever Scott happens to have if he has anything then
In no particular order. I think I would lean towards JPs... but then I am worried they'll be a little short for me what with the rocker.
Jan 15 2009 1:48PM
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SkierX
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Hahahah, second day on them, and I think I like them even more.

They really are that good man.
Jan 15 2009 5:37PM
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Ryno
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i almost wanna sign up for the internet....cheap and unlimited downloads...thats clutch
Jan 15 2009 6:56PM
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Skipig25
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not stoked because we just spend 400 bucks at home depot.

but in turn, we now have a baller keg-erator! Yeah beer!
Jan 15 2009 7:00PM
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papasteeze
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hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..   does anyone else see the irony here?
Jan 15 2009 7:02PM
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toominator
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siick! post pics!
Jan 15 2009 7:21PM
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coolhandluke
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best thing ever
Jan 15 2009 7:29PM
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Skipig25
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okay, well here's our old mini fridge, which was pretty good to us. Runs nicely, and being a larger mini fridge, could easily hold 90 beers in it, which we tested on a regular basis by buying 3 30 racks.

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But we decided that mini was lonely, and needed a big brother. And on a whim at the good old Home Depot, we found it a friend.

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Inside:
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Our nice handle we need to put on:
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Spout:
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and the tank on the back:
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my roommates just went to get a keg, we should be operational in approximately 20 minutes
Jan 15 2009 7:44PM
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toominator
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thats fucking cool, did you guys make it or was it prefab?

I was thinking of a home made one where you run the tubing through a chillybin filled with ice
Jan 15 2009 8:06PM
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Skipig25
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it was prefab. we found it at home depot.

we initially were going to make our own, and have assisted making 2 other kegerators, but they are really expensive to make well. We found this for cheaper than we could have made one, so we decided to get it. And we figured it would probably be more reliable.

So it is kind of cool to make your own, but getting all the parts is kind of pricey
Jan 15 2009 8:13PM
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almostaskier
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Some random sent me this message:

NICE TO MEET YOU
my name is janet Yahaya i saw your profile today at (www.newschoolers.com) and became interested in you,i will also like to know you the more,and i want you to send an email to my email address so.Here is my email address (janetyahaya@yahoo.com ) I am waiting for your mail to my email address above.(Remeber the distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life ).
janet

Looks like NS is getting spammed now. We're that big!
Jan 15 2009 9:52PM
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coolhandluke
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^ not spam, she's super legit.
Jan 15 2009 9:53PM
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snwbrdmilf
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You lucky dawg.
Jan 15 2009 10:09PM
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toominator
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that pretty much makes you a pro!
Jan 15 2009 10:11PM
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Literature
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I'm in Bozeman, and will be skiing here for the next couple of days. Had a terrific day at Showdown, which is this little backwater area with a fun vibe and tons of tree bonks.

Life is good.
Jan 15 2009 10:43PM
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Craigskis
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Played some intense dodgeball action tonight!  Played a pick up game against the cities reigning champs a bunch of Asians. I'm thinking of joining there league. Theres a open tournament at the end of Feb. It was pretty ridiculous actually I'm talking people wearing knee pads, sweatbands, cute Asians in booty shorts, and the never overplayed fat white-guy with an afro in an adidas tracksuit.  It was hella fun!
Jan 16 2009 12:04AM
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Rogge
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Ok, this is the first place I'm posting this; it's a big stoke.


I've officially got a job. Starting next week I'll be the new Production Manager for Meathead Films and be heavily involved in the Ski The East brand.

YEP!!!!

Now all I need to do is find a roommate...(adam)....
Jan 16 2009 2:09AM
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Literature
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^Congrats Rogge, glad to hear that you got something worked out.
Jan 16 2009 2:13AM
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SkierX
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Awesome!

Although I didn't enjoy HFTH as much as their previous work, Meatheads and Ski The East rock!
Jan 16 2009 9:31AM
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pmills
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PAGE!
Jan 16 2009 9:35AM
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Ryno
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kick ass man! have fun terrorizing the east coast again this winter!
Jan 16 2009 9:45AM
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Rogge
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What didn't you like exactly? Constructive criticism goes a long way and now I'm in a position to hear it and make suggestions towards making the films better.


(deep sigh of relief) Anyone want to call dibs on my first batch of business cards?


Jan 16 2009 10:08AM
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SkierX
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The skiing was downright awesome, don't get me wrong there. But the feel of the movie was lost. The previous Meathead films had a specific feeling. It was missing this year. I also thought that the music overall was not all that great.

I actually liked the commentary inbetween segments in prior years.
Jan 16 2009 10:24AM
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pmills
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For those of you on the61 check out  Easy Star All Stars -- reggae cover of pink floyd and radio head
Jan 16 2009 10:27AM
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