RE: [Paddlewise] Paddle Sport 2001

I (and many others) had the same impression as Joe.  When I spoke to the
Kokatat and Lotus dealers about a tow harness/rescue vest, the items I asked
about evoked the response "Oh, we didn't bring any because the Jersey
Paddler isn't going to carry it."  The isleways seemed unusually spacious.
The vendors brought very limited inventory.  The exterior walls, where the
clubs/outfitters/magazines are set up, seems to be getting more crowded
while the interior space, where the vendors are located, seemed sparse.The
presentations seemed very focused on new paddlers (how to pick a boat, what
gear do you need) with just a few talks on distant expeditions.  

I realize that volume sales are with new paddlers, but in the past there was
always enough topical information and cutting edge stuff to draw in the
experienced paddlers as well (new gear, new materials, fascinating
presentations, . . .).  This year definately seemed different to me.

Debbie Reeves
Atlantic Sea Kayakers
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> From: 	Joe Federici[SMTP:fedo_at_hudsonet.com]
> Sent: 	Monday, March 26, 2001 1:00 PM
> To: 	paddlewise
> Subject: 	[Paddlewise] paddle Sports 2001
> 
> Over the weekend I helped work at the ANorAK both at paddle sports 
> 2001 held in N.J. After walk around on Friday I thought the the 
> vendor turn out was poor at best. It's sad that a paddling area as 
> rich in people and $$$ as this area has such a poor show. Many of the 
> vendors didn't even bring there 2001 boats and gear because the 
> Jersey paddle wasn't going to carry it. I guess that's fine but then 
> you shouldn't have to pay to see what's going to be in the store. 
> It's like paying to go into a car dealership during a sale.
> 
> JFF
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