Mr Hoist 2002 Contest - 9th Feb '02

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You can see more of Dave's pictures on the official Hoist London web-site: http://www.thehoist.co.uk
Or click on the year to read our reports of the other Mr Hoist Contests: 2001, 2000 and 1999.



The Mr Hoist 2002 Contest was held on Saturday 9th February. 520 leathermen watched and heckled as 14 entrants took to the stage in front of 5 judges. The judges included 3 leathermen who had flown in especially for the weekend and two people from QX Magazine, which covered the event. The party continued until 4am and the event was one of the most successful in the Hoist's six-year history.

Dave and John


Dave and I arrived early with our cameras, found good places and stuck to them for the next 2.5 hours. I hope you appreciate our dedication in bringing you these pages ;-)

Guy opens the contest


Guy took to the stage at 11:45pm to open the contest. This year he compered the two rounds with the help of Patrick, who placed in the top 3 in 2001.

The five judges


The judges took their seats: 3 leathermen on the left (two from America and one from New Zealand) and 2 guys from QX magazine on the right.

Frank in round 1


In the first round the contestants were marked on appearance and leather image. This is Frank (no. 2)

Hugo in round 1


...followed shortly by Hugo (no. 6)

Max in round 1


If there was a prize for most muscular body I'm sure Joe (no. 12) would have won it.

Round 2 Questions


Round 2 began at 12:15 and was a question and answer round. Some of the questions were truly bizarre, covering soap operas, politics, Catholicism and the bar staff...

Heckling from the bar


...which led to some heckling from the bar...

John heckles back


...but the contestants gave as good as they got. This is John (no 10), Hugo's partner.


SO WHO WON? CLICK HERE FOR PAGE 2...



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