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LJ Strenio returning to "amateur status"

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Mr.Whatsittoya
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I hope he still returns to future line TC episodes, he is one of my favorites.




Jan 5 2022 1:18AM 48 0
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FruitBootPro
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He's come a long way from being a pro fun haver
Jan 5 2022 1:20AM 24 0
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Quaggy
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:(
But also
:)
Jan 5 2022 2:09AM 33 0
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teabag
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I hope he fully focuses on his career because that’s what’s important 20 years from now. I’m actually happy that he’s switching industries since a lot of skiers don’t have a plan for after they can’t really ski professionally anymore. This is a good thing.
Jan 5 2022 2:38AM 49 0
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r00kie
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Go LJ!
Jan 5 2022 5:52AM 7 0
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SSteezle
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LJ is such a boss. First discovered him and the Meathead crew when I was in high school (2004-2007) to Level 1, TTC, PBP, and everything else he touched. Always one of my favorites and always having a good time.
Jan 5 2022 8:00AM 8 0
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DesertStix
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Oh he’s actually going to start making money now. Good for him.
Jan 5 2022 8:35AM 26 0
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tri_photo
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Stoked for LJ. Sad for TC episodes when he’s not in them. With everything he’s done on TC, and for the brand of Line, he should have a lifetime supply of free skis and gear and food and whatever the heck he wants from them haha
Jan 5 2022 8:41AM 8 1
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BagOTricks
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Was talking to LJ a few years back about his pursuit of a CS degree but hadn't seen him post anything about it since so wasn't sure if he was still going for it or no. So dope to see him complete it. As a fellow CS major/full time software engineer its awesome seeing such a big name in skiing (and my favorite skier ever) enter the industry. If all goes well this should set him up for a long, successful career. I wish him the best!

**This post was edited on Jan 5th 2022 at 8:44:40am
Jan 5 2022 8:43AM 12 0
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jeremyo13
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Well said L.J. Moving on to the next phase with style and grace.
Jan 5 2022 9:52AM 2 0
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Schoess
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LJ is absolutely one of the best dudes and extremely smart. Talking and skiing with him over the years when they would roll through MN, it was always so enjoyable to talk with him about skiing, careers, etc. Not to mention the man is cracked on skis...
Jan 5 2022 10:01AM 5 0
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GrandThings
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One of my all time favorite skiers. Was actually introduced via Revolver (first ski flick I ever saw) and was hooked on that street segment. IMO the most well rounded skier out of the TC crew.

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LJ if you ever land the snowboard double-backflip PLEASE post it somewhere. Not sure if I've ever been as invested in someone idk landing a trick haha.
Jan 5 2022 10:10AM 8 0
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SofaKingSick
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GrandThingsLJ if you ever land the snowboard double-backflip PLEASE post it somewhere. Not sure if I've ever been as invested in someone idk landing a trick haha.


what, has he been trying it on and off for a while but not succeeding?
Jan 5 2022 10:23AM 0 0
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GrandThings
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SofaKingSickwhat, has he been trying it on and off for a while but not succeeding?


Ya its been in a few different episodes (particularly one from last season where it shows a bunch of his attempts) and he's also posted some stuff on the gram about it I think. He's put it to feet a bunch, but I dont think he's actually landed it yet. I just thought it was really cool for them to put something in that is purely for the passion and was interesting to see someone so talented struggling with something.
Jan 5 2022 11:33AM 1 0
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SofaKingSick
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GrandThingsYa its been in a few different episodes (particularly one from last season where it shows a bunch of his attempts) and he's also posted some stuff on the gram about it I think. He's put it to feet a bunch, but I dont think he's actually landed it yet. I just thought it was really cool for them to put something in that is purely for the passion and was interesting to see someone so talented struggling with something.


that's sick, i'll look for some of the attempt videos, thanks

anyway huge respect to LJ, such a cool talented guy. first time i saw him was like 2005 or so at waterville and he did a sw rodeo 7 over me and he seemed so friendly and positive chatting in the drop line. such a trip to think how much insane content he's produced since then. wish him the best for sure
Jan 5 2022 12:05PM 0 0
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-Dan
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/792293/Clown-School---Gang-this shit dropped in early season 2008-09 and actually changed my life. Thanks LJ, for meatheads, TC, pbp, real ski, good company and every other time you dedicated yourself to skiing and shared it with all of us.
Jan 5 2022 12:38PM 11 0
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GKS
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that's all well and good but check out the stream on this guy


pro skier = pro pee-er?!?
Jan 5 2022 12:43PM 22 0
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jake_s
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He’s not getting out of filming for TC that easy. Don’t worry about it.
tri_photoStoked for LJ. Sad for TC episodes when he’s not in them. With everything he’s done on TC, and for the brand of Line, he should have a lifetime supply of free skis and gear and food and whatever the heck he wants from them haha
Jan 5 2022 5:41PM 20 1
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piss_boy
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Met him at a TAFT stop last year. Nice guy... And I guess a good skier to
Jan 5 2022 7:19PM 3 0
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