SIA - Denver 2013 Observations

For discussions related to ski/snowboard construction/design methods and techniques.

Moderators: Head Monkey, kelvin, bigKam, skidesmond, chrismp

Post Reply
Jekul
Posts: 240
Joined: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:06 pm
Location: Arvada, CO
Contact:

SIA - Denver 2013 Observations

Post by Jekul »

So I was fortunate enough to go to the show today for a couple of hours. I thought I'd share some of my observations, but they are by no means comprehensive. I did run into COsufer and Grace Skis while I was there and had great conversations with both of them.

* I observed a solid presence of small ski builders and board builders (I have no reference if there were more/less than previous years as this was my first time attending)
* There are some people that have poured TONS of money into their product, but the result isn't all that impressive compared to the some of the skis/boards I've seen recently from some of the people on here.
* This company had a pretty neat product, especially for those who do night skiing and promotional stuff. Probably most applicable for their longboards, but I could also see some application in b/c stuff (night skinning, avalanche rescue) http://lightbohrd.com/
* I saw a lot of split boards (I knew skiing was the better sport to stick with ;)
* Lastly, it seems like board/ski innovation has been pretty incremental the past few years. I didn't see anything incredibly different, eye popping, or truly "new". It's a great place for the little guy to invent, patent, and get into the industry. Now if only I had an idea...
skidesmond
Posts: 2337
Joined: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:26 pm
Location: Western Mass, USA
Contact:

Post by skidesmond »

Good info!
User avatar
skimann20
Posts: 345
Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:28 pm
Location: Taxachusets

Post by skimann20 »

did you take any photos?
ben_mtl
Posts: 583
Joined: Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:47 pm
Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec
Contact:

Post by ben_mtl »

I saw a video from the SIA about a Burton/Voilé/Spark splitboard ! I was impressed !
A bad day skiing is always better than a good one at work...
User avatar
skimann20
Posts: 345
Joined: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:28 pm
Location: Taxachusets

Post by skimann20 »

ben_mtl wrote:I saw a video from the SIA about a Burton/Voilé/Spark splitboard ! I was impressed !
this one:

looks really cool.
Jekul
Posts: 240
Joined: Thu Nov 05, 2009 12:06 pm
Location: Arvada, CO
Contact:

Post by Jekul »

Sorry guys, I only have my cell phone and determinted that those pictures wouldn't really be worth it.
Dtrain
Posts: 549
Joined: Wed May 18, 2011 12:03 pm
Location: Prince Rupert/Terrace B.C.

Post by Dtrain »

I wish I could find these insert channels somewhere.
Post Reply