Thread: Sika Show

Originally Posted by blip

So last year was a pretty shit show? I went because Id heard its the biggest and best show in nz I was wandering around it which didn't take long at all and thought fuk me going to gun city I can see most of the stuff I want to look at and its free entry....

Yep, it’s gone woke and diesels to expensive to waste
The Taupo heydays are gone

come on @Maca49 you aren't to old to get in your best camo and gumboots I did have to laugh last year at the amount of guys dressed up head to toe

Originally Posted by bigbear

come on @Maca49 you aren't to old to get in your best camo and gumboots I did have to laugh last year at the amount of guys dressed up head to toe

A few years ago there was a whole family dressed in camo, even mum.
It always made me laugh at the amount of guys that went to the show in camo. Each to their own I guess..

Originally Posted by Bush Basher

A few years ago there was a whole family dressed in camo, even mum.
It always made me laugh at the amount of guys that went to the show in camo. Each to their own I guess..

Camos supposed to make you invisible so you can walk in unnoticed isn't it?

Went to day great turn out and great show spent way to much

I don’t get the negativity…

I bought tickets on line and had a query about them, couldn’t find an answer on the homepage.
I left a message on the answer phone for the number advertised.
Got a call back the next day and had quite a chat to one of the organisers. Really surprised he’d actually bothered to do so.
Found a new venue, Taupo was becoming problematic.
These guys are pretty passionate about Sika, the outdoors industry etc. They’ve put it all on the line, hung in through Covid, lockdowns etc

I think it’s a measure of how much the industry values the show, that the likes of the Wapiti Foundation, Outfitters, , Conservators, niche manufacturers and suppliers travel so far just for a weekend.
It’s become a bit of Trade Show the industry so desperately needs in my view. Networking instead of continuous back stabbing.

If the naysayers reckon these guys are doing it all wrong, just call them, let them know, I’m sure they’d value your input…..

Otherwise buy a ticket, say hello to Todd McClay, Nicole McKee, and chillax.

B

Well said!

Originally Posted by shift14

I don’t get the negativity…

I bought tickets on line and had a query about them, couldn’t find an answer on the homepage.
I left a message on the answer phone for the number advertised.
Got a call back the next day and had quite a chat to one of the organisers. Really surprised he’d actually bothered to do so.
Found a new venue, Taupo was becoming problematic.
These guys are pretty passionate about Sika, the outdoors industry etc. They’ve put it all on the line, hung in through Covid, lockdowns etc

I think it’s a measure of how much the industry values the show, that the likes of the Wapiti Foundation, Outfitters, , Conservators, niche manufacturers and suppliers travel so far just for a weekend.
It’s become a bit of Trade Show the industry so desperately needs in my view. Networking instead of continuous back stabbing.

If the naysayers reckon these guys are doing it all wrong, just call them, let them know, I’m sure they’d value your input…..

Otherwise buy a ticket, say hello to Todd McClay, Nicole McKee, and chillax.

B

Originally Posted by shift14

I don’t get the negativity…

I bought tickets on line and had a query about them, couldn’t find an answer on the homepage.
I left a message on the answer phone for the number advertised.
Got a call back the next day and had quite a chat to one of the organisers. Really surprised he’d actually bothered to do so.
Found a new venue, Taupo was becoming problematic.
These guys are pretty passionate about Sika, the outdoors industry etc. They’ve put it all on the line, hung in through Covid, lockdowns etc

I think it’s a measure of how much the industry values the show, that the likes of the Wapiti Foundation, Outfitters, , Conservators, niche manufacturers and suppliers travel so far just for a weekend.
It’s become a bit of Trade Show the industry so desperately needs in my view. Networking instead of continuous back stabbing.

If the naysayers reckon these guys are doing it all wrong, just call them, let them know, I’m sure they’d value your input…..

Otherwise buy a ticket, say hello to Todd McClay, Nicole McKee, and chillax.

B

Agreed. Just wish it was closer though

Originally Posted by shift14

I don’t get the negativity…

I bought tickets on line and had a query about them, couldn’t find an answer on the homepage.
I left a message on the answer phone for the number advertised.
Got a call back the next day and had quite a chat to one of the organisers. Really surprised he’d actually bothered to do so.
Found a new venue, Taupo was becoming problematic.
These guys are pretty passionate about Sika, the outdoors industry etc. They’ve put it all on the line, hung in through Covid, lockdowns etc

I think it’s a measure of how much the industry values the show, that the likes of the Wapiti Foundation, Outfitters, , Conservators, niche manufacturers and suppliers travel so far just for a weekend.
It’s become a bit of Trade Show the industry so desperately needs in my view. Networking instead of continuous back stabbing.

If the naysayers reckon these guys are doing it all wrong, just call them, let them know, I’m sure they’d value your input…..

Otherwise buy a ticket, say hello to Todd McClay, Nicole McKee, and chillax.

B

Totally agree. My 2 cents - strategically time your 'drive by' of the Traeger Tent to maximise your chances of a brisket/tomahawk/pulled pork coming out of the smoker. And as for the zero-alcohol policy, there's an exhibitor on the list called 'HI IQ Liquor', and it'll be a tough task keeping the show dry with the World Cup final being televised on site early Sunday morning!

Massive crowd there today. Place was heaving. Surprised by the turnout to be honest. Im sure all the trade exhibitors will be happy with the crowds.

^ Well said @shift14

We'll be exhibiting again this year, swing by for a yarn! Some cool new products in the pipeline

Well didn’t get to the show but a good forum member (Tech) picked up a spare Bill Nikl knife for me.

Was a lot better this year there was plenty of room

Went along today, plenty to see , good turn out and weather was pleasant , a nice day out all round.

spent 500 on ammo there today