Minneapolis Boat Show

[snowboardcorey]

Runs January 21-25, 2009 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Word on the street is that the CC booth is moving, and my guess is it will be bigger. I've heard the new booth with be inbetween the MC and BU booths making it inboard alley!

[Sinkoumn]

Sweet, hopefully they have a 230 there as well!

[MARK-S]

SBC,
You MC guys get all the info. Pretty tough to sell MC and MBUs when they have to walk by the CC booth and see all the real boats. I hope to be there for a few days.

[snowboardcorey]

Just trying to keep my finger on the pulse of the watersports world. Plus it's 8 degrees and the lakes are frozen so I have some time to kill.

I'll prolly see you at the show, I'm pretty much there from bell to bell and I make a point to go say hi to Mark. I kind of liked having to walk down to the old booth cause it was one of the only times I got to get out of the booth but I think it will be nice having everyone in an area.

[MARK-S]

I will look you up. I hope you guys are putting up some killer deals on ski equip.

[snowboardcorey]

Always try to have some good deals for the show, esspecially if you rock out a www.waterskis.com sticker! Just kidding, the Son boys may object to that and I couldnt really fault them for it.

Let me know what you need and I'll twist the pro shop guys arm for ya.

[MARK-S]

Sounds good. I will talk ARS handles when I see ya.

[snowboardcorey]

I told the retail guys to get you the hook up, let me know if they don't and I'll crack some skulls.

[pj]

According to the floor plan (http://www.minneapolisboatshow.com/lib/docs/boatshows/minneapolis/4996_MIN08_DirFlrplan_FINAL.pdf), it looks like the Nautiques will be in the same location as last year.

[mathews01]

According to the floor plan (http://www.minneapolisboatshow.com/lib/docs/boatshows/minneapolis/4996_MIN08_DirFlrplan_FINAL.pdf), it looks like the Nautiques will be in the same location as last year.According to Son Watersports' website, it will be in booth 1803 this year -- which is a change from prior years. The space looks bigger, too, according to the map.

[snowboardcorey]

I think the map is old, I think they are in the old Pro Powersports location. Could be wrong on that, wouldnt be the first time.

[MARK-S]

1803 it is

[Sinkoumn]

As long as the 230 is there, I'll be happy :grin:

[snowboardcorey]

Move in for the show starts today! Looks like we'll have Pro Rider Josh Palma on hand for a couple of days http://alliancewake.com/video_details.php?id=3570&page=1

Kedzi Gunderson from Wakekite too.

[Sinkoumn]

FOUR boats........???? No 230!?!? :x

[MARK-S]

Pretty busy Saturday at the booth.

[MARK-S]

a few more pics

[MARK-S]

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[MNSuperAir]

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Mark-S, so that was you taking the pictures. I was the one talking with Mark with the Brown coat on. He is going to find me some parts for my ballast install.

[MARK-S]

I remember you. Its nice to put a face to some of you PNers. Lots of traffic in the area with the big 3 right there.

[snowboardcorey]

Yeah, thanks to all that showed up for the show. It's awesome having the big three all in a row, I heard one of the organizers trying to get the Supra/Moomba guys to move down there too.

Mark S, did you ever get your handle? I spoke to your wife for a couple minutes, didnt realize you guys were on Trophey! Jealous!!!

[MARK-S]

I ordered up a ARS from In-Tow after all. I had the Advantage ARS last spring and by Aug, I had metal showing on the handle.
I spoke to the guys for awhile about the new Monza top and the A1. Every time I saw you, you were selling boats.
Trophy is awesome for skiing, but you boarders need more space and less bouys out there. If you ever need a ride, your in.

[snowboardcorey]

It's hard to find good skiing conditions for me, between most of my buddies boarding and owning boarding boats I just don't get out as much as I used to. That and my ski must have shrunk, I remember a 65" being the right size. Actually figured I'd never return to a 65" ski size so I sold it, need to get a new one this summer.

[MARK-S]

You look like a 65. You know where to go if you need a pull. Grab one of those 65 inch A1s and give it a try. Insted of moving up a size, try the wider A1 in a 65 and you will love it.

[MNSuperAir]

Corey, which booth were you at? One of the others helping Mark?

My buddy was also at the MC booth. He is pretty tempted by the X-15 and 25k in rebates. I think he should keep his SAN, but new boats are nice too.

[MARK-S]

Have him hire an accountant to follow that rebate program.

[MNSuperAir]

Have him hire an accountant to follow that rebate program.
Definately a lot of hoops to make sure you jump through or no money. I think they mentioned 2, 7 day windows where you need to do something.

[snowboardcorey]

I work in the MC booth, been here for years but I know a couple of the CC guys from when I owned a Ski Tique. Used to get my parts up there.

[BrennanK]

Yea.. it was rather depressing.