Do you think the SSSS will have as many vendors this year? What about attendees? We are planning on having an indoor booth there and have a high-definition film crew with RBP Television coming to film at the event.

Due to the economy and many fabricators going out of business, do you think the show will be alot less happening this year? I hope the show goes well and that there is still a great deal of business to be done.

I just talked to one of the people putting it together to try and change buildings and she told me they are almost sold out of spaces. should be a good show.

I would bet some of the people that have been on the two year waiting list, MIGHT actually get a spot this year!

< Looking forward to another great show

Well that sounds like good news to me!

My buddy is still trying to get a spot. It has been full for a While now. Should be a big show, for it is the 10 year Anniversary.

i think it will be a little slower this year all the way around it was slow last year also

I would guess, less buggy builders and more crap like shirts, donkey's asses, etc....

Not gonna happen. The lady that runs the show (and yes, i know her personally) is very picky about who she lets vend there, and what products they will have to display. It's a quality show by design, not by accident.

I predict lower attendance.

it'll be worse next year

Lower attendance perhaps.....

But I hope..
Attendance is High.
Sales are High.
Deals are Great.
People sign up and get INVOLVED.
Folks learn something they did not previously know (Safety, Law, available resources...etc.)

Next year the show will be smaller...

Lower attendance doesn't bother me, less crowding in the halls.

Well maybe if someone would quite planing the show for the same date as the effin C.O.R.R. races, there might be more people that show up, lol. Any word on if they coincide this year again?

route 66 car show is that weekend too in san berdo

I know the big bux are with the cars but I'd like to see more ATV vendors! Seem they're decreasing every year. I'm in though. The Duncan booth has something I want & the food is always good! Should be fun.. AGAIN!

100% agree about this being a quality show! This will be our 10th year in this show and look very much forward to it! We've always had great business from this show and there is always a waiting list for exhibitors. I really don't see it being slow. As far as I know all of our customers and friends are still coming.

I think the show will be slightly smaller, but it will be going from way too big and overcrowded, to a little less crowded. There will still be plenty of vendors, but I think a lot fewer buyers than in the past. Everyone is feeling the pinch and scaling back on both exhibits and purchasing.

I think the biggest reduction will be in shoppers, with fewer people willing to travel long distances to be there, like from AZ. I doubt many people will buy a rail at the show, a person would have to be an idiot to buy something sitting in a booth without driving it in the dunes.

I've always enjoyed walking around and looking at the rails, chatting with the builders, checking out the talent. There were almost too many to cover it all in 2.5 days.

I think it's to the exhibitor's advantage to have a slightly smaller show. There's the right size, and then there's just too big. Last yr, the promoter promised to ban strollers and wagons at this yr's show, let's see if he remembers that promise.

This will be my first time at this show. Looking forward to it. Dont really plan on buying anything big, but just want to check out all the stuff, and get some ideas for my car. I think we're staying at the hyatt, somewhere by the beach. Making it a 3 day weekend away from the heat. What are the days like, crowd wise, I know at other shows, saturday is usually slammed and sunday is slower. How about friday night??

I think the show will be good but I would bet a lot of big ticket items wont be bought.

regardless... im excited!!

I remember the one in May was a little smaller. A few of the big names were missing. It was still good...hopefully this one will be too.

db

If the last 4 yrs are any indication, Fri nite is crowded with a lot of people reuniting in the walkways and partying late that night. Sat is full of people wandering around, Sun is a lot less crowded.

The one in May is ALWAYS much smaller. The one right before the official season kickoff is always HUGE. and yes, friday nites is setting up and meeting up, reuniting, etc...saturday is insanity and sunday is more for the "ive walked this whole thing TWICE and NOW im ready to spend some money" along with all the family types.

ENJOY!

......and more room to get out of the way of those huge lifted baby wagons.

I hope there will be less people. I just had 35" tires installed on my wagon and I don't want no damn people blocking the aisle when I come through.

Best thing to do is be there Friday night when the gates open, RUN over to the Cycle Parts West boooth, and see what smoking deals they have on last years gear!! Anything decent will be gone in an hour or so. I wait for this, and buy all of my riding gear there. Your right, Sat. afternoon is a Zoo, but it's also when all the best talent is on display!

So you're the one...

Forgot about that.... better wear my sunglasses...

Hopefully it is a Sell Out with lots of cool stuff to see and buy.
If your thinking of buying something wait for the show and help make the show a success. This show is a big thing for all of us (Builders, Vendors, Customers and Newbie's) and our sport that we all enjoy. This is the time of year that we all get excited about the upcoming season and start planning our trips with family and friends so lets try and stay positive.

Sorry for the "Inspirational Rant" but in case your wondering I also do company meetings, pre-game team speeches, school and church gatherings etc. for a small fee!

my family looks forward to this show every year hopefully its as good as it always is we cant wait to go!!!!!!!!!!

Good speech Eric, now I'll have your cold beer waiting for you in our booth!!!

Tell your friend I am from AZ and I have been to everyone of the sand shows and all of them have been great. With a bad economy the venders will try harder. In the good years it was almost too big anyway.
DON~~~

He speaks the truth, got me a little choked up

I'm very excited about the show. We will be debuting our new sandrail prototype the UZI EVO II. I hope to chat with alot of you from the board that I've never had the opportunity to talk with!

The Federal Booth is in Building 14, Booth #120.

Stop by and hang out with the Federal Chicks for awhile! They're friendly as you can see!

In this economy people can't sell used cars for ridiculously low prices. Can't imagine many big ticket purchases happening. Would love to go but I'm saving my gas $$$$ for dunin!

wow...sweet!!!

can i sit in one of your cars???

hehehe

From what we are being told the show is sold out.
As for last year we had a really good show and we were stuck all the way in the back of the show, we sold a couple of 40ft 5th wheels and other floor plans, we sold every floor plan we had there on display in fact we will have two displays this year, and so far our two largest dealers in CA are up in sales from last year not by much but they are still up 15%.
We need to remember the people who lost there homes and there toys where people who really didn't have the credit to own a home or the expensive toys in the first place and where able to pull this fake money out of there homes are now the only one's who are gone. Look at SXS market sales and other toys that are still making it. The market is only on how you wish to view it yes we are not selling as much as previous years but we are still selling more items then the late 90's.

Just my .02

I love this industry and hope everyone has a good time at SSSS I've been going there since the very first show.

I just got off the phone with Shawn Parker (she runs the show) and the camping there is definately sold out!! She said she has maybe 3 spots unsold, but was sure they would be gone pretty quick.

If your expecting a smaller show, I hate to disapoint you, but it will be as big as it has ever been in the past!!!

See ya there...

Bring it on!!! I need stuff. Don't know what but I'll figure it out when I get there. Bringing my 3 year old for the " legal photo ops with all the talent". She can't get mad.... its for the kid. No wagons though.... he can walk it

I suppose I could understand someone buying a trailer at hte show, you get to see the layout and they are enticing you with "show special pricing", but it's always struck me as being a bit high pressure. I can't imagine buying a rail or a Rhino or similar at the show without having driven one first.

I usually buy my season pass and some food at the show. In previous years I bought seatbelts, tow straps, and techni-ice, but I've got all of that I need now, so this yr it will be just the pass and some food.

Maybe a few cokes to water down my rum a bit.

Take some money Steve, you will find something you can't live without. I always do.
DON~~~

Anyone know if I can find the Super Strap there?

Yes, they sell the super straps there.

I have never been to the show, first year. We will only be going for one day.... but are the deals actually good there, or is it a buck off retail with a lot of hype?

Should I wait or buy the paddles now? Come on venders, let me know what I should do...

John

Right on, I need one! Any particular vendor? Thanks!!!

I picked up the huge Oneal gearbag for $30, I think that was less than half the price. I guess the savings paid for the show. You do find deals there but you want to exhibit the show as well.

i took my wife there to see the warriors 2 years ago. she liked the cr floor plan. so we ordered one a few months later from shawn. the show special price they had (giant rv) was a friggin joke. they were willing to take 5k off the sticker price, + tax, + lic +doc. i got mine otd 13k less than sticker from shawn.

i usually bring some cash for atv stuff. last year i picked up an axcalibur axle for my raptor for 230 bux. they are well over 3hundy retail. year before i got some +2 laegers arms, elka shocks, stainless braided brake lines, clamps for 900. im kinda broke this year, so i will probably only be able to get me a few beers, and maybe something small.