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Just thought we could start a constructive thread about the experience of the Boise snowmobile show this year. I'd like to just voice my opinion in the hope that some of the directors of the show can make changes for next year’s venue.
This was my first Boise area show so I can't relate to any of the past ones but I just recently moved here from Washington and I have gone to the Puyallup show nearly every year for the last 12 years. The Boise show was extremely small, most of the vendors were local dealers who were selling at full retail prices. I went with a list of items I needed to complete my readiness for the season and only left with one thing, bibs (which were full retail no snow show pricing, thanks Klim.)
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I was very interested in aftermarket parts for Dragon's and Nytros, I did have a long conversation with one of the guys from "Outlaw Motorsports" which is also a local dealer from the Oregon area about Nytro turboing but they had no parts on hand to sell, only a very nice demo sled all decked out with parts you could order online.
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The swap meet was virtually non-existent. I will fully admit one of the biggest reason I attend these types of shows is for the swap meet. I held off until late in the pre-season for skis, skid plates, windshield bags, hyfaxes, decking glides, reeds, so on and so on. All things you would find without issue at the Puyallup shows in the swap meet or in the main venue area of the show. The Boise show also did not allow ANY parking lot transactions where a very large portion of the Puyallup shows allow this. They charge for lot parking which compensates the show officials for allowing the public to sell in the lot "swap meet" style. I think the show officials need to re-evaluate their strategies for next year and implement this type of public trading in an effort to bring in more people, more vendors and generate a more positive experience for all involved.
Boise is a smaller town, yes I know but the ratio of snowmobilers in this Southwestern Idaho region is incredibly large. I know all of these guys (and gals) would benefit greatly from the types of experiences I've mentioned above and it would make it much easier to find deals and clear out gear and parts just collecting dust in most of our garages.
My experience was just satisfactory overall, if I would not have pre-purchased two tickets (one for Fridays show and another for Saturdays) I would not have gone back Saturday. The only reason I did go back Saturday was to buy the bibs I needed at full retail of course just because I knew they had them and I could try them on right there. My comments are not meant to be negative I am only trying to assist in the promotion of the show to help better it for the riders and enthusiast in this region. <O
This was my first Boise area show so I can't relate to any of the past ones but I just recently moved here from Washington and I have gone to the Puyallup show nearly every year for the last 12 years. The Boise show was extremely small, most of the vendors were local dealers who were selling at full retail prices. I went with a list of items I needed to complete my readiness for the season and only left with one thing, bibs (which were full retail no snow show pricing, thanks Klim.)
<O
I was very interested in aftermarket parts for Dragon's and Nytros, I did have a long conversation with one of the guys from "Outlaw Motorsports" which is also a local dealer from the Oregon area about Nytro turboing but they had no parts on hand to sell, only a very nice demo sled all decked out with parts you could order online.
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The swap meet was virtually non-existent. I will fully admit one of the biggest reason I attend these types of shows is for the swap meet. I held off until late in the pre-season for skis, skid plates, windshield bags, hyfaxes, decking glides, reeds, so on and so on. All things you would find without issue at the Puyallup shows in the swap meet or in the main venue area of the show. The Boise show also did not allow ANY parking lot transactions where a very large portion of the Puyallup shows allow this. They charge for lot parking which compensates the show officials for allowing the public to sell in the lot "swap meet" style. I think the show officials need to re-evaluate their strategies for next year and implement this type of public trading in an effort to bring in more people, more vendors and generate a more positive experience for all involved.
Boise is a smaller town, yes I know but the ratio of snowmobilers in this Southwestern Idaho region is incredibly large. I know all of these guys (and gals) would benefit greatly from the types of experiences I've mentioned above and it would make it much easier to find deals and clear out gear and parts just collecting dust in most of our garages.
My experience was just satisfactory overall, if I would not have pre-purchased two tickets (one for Fridays show and another for Saturdays) I would not have gone back Saturday. The only reason I did go back Saturday was to buy the bibs I needed at full retail of course just because I knew they had them and I could try them on right there. My comments are not meant to be negative I am only trying to assist in the promotion of the show to help better it for the riders and enthusiast in this region. <O
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