Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle Sport 2001

And those vendors that didn't appear at all such as Boreal, Feathercraft
(so I missed Ralph), Walden (wanted to see the new Foster Rowe boats)-
also didn't see any slalom boats.  Did get the pleasure of seeing Debbie
(and her new skin boat again) and meet Joe Pylka.  This was worth
it...CLC was there, didn't know that Jersey paddler carried them.

"Reeves, Debbie (Debbie)" wrote:

> 
> 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

> >
> > 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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