Thread: Sika show 2022

Just got back myself. As others have touched on, I spent the better half of 2-3hrs trying to make my way through the narrow isles and massive crowds to only walk out with bugger all. I hope they listen to feedback from the people, they likely wont but theres always hope.

Originally Posted by Rushy

...ammo was pretty scarce and some woke cunt must have decided that selling grog at the show was a “no go”. .

@Rushy, yep very disappointing, whoever took it where it hurts, should be ashamed that they didn’t tell Mr Plod where it fits best. I don’t go for the clothing.
But Geoff did a great job at Scary Sharp on my knife, calling me a heathen for the way I have sharpened it. Geoff, a fellow Rewinding Shop owner is the salt of the earth and if you looking for a dark, alternative funeral, he’s the man, he had one he officiated at, when the virtue of the dead fellow was questioned with many of the married ladies attending, I’ve booked him for Rushy.
No beer tent, really? I won’t be back sadly.

Originally Posted by Maca49

@Rushy I’ve booked him for Rushy.

I am not so sure he will be around when I shuffle off. I am not even halfway yet. Ha ha ha ha

Originally Posted by Rushy

I am not so sure he will be around when I shuffle off. I am not even halfway yet. Ha ha ha ha

Geoff a lot younger than you good to catch up with you and that French guy, @Friwi

Originally Posted by Maca49

Geoff a lot younger than you good to catch up with you and that French guy, @Friwi

I felt sorry for Friwi. I feel like I stitched him up when I said that Ocker bloke was looking for a suppressor. Poor bugger couldn’t get away from him.

First time to the show and the retails i talked to or brought from had outstanding customer service, as the guys that were there would know they were under the pump. I was there a bit early but was good to try and get around before the crowds.I did think there were a few products missing.
Also was hoping to see a few more heads on display before i left. I thought there was a kids section for head entries?
Organizes need to have a rethink on lay out. A lot of wasted area that could have been used but i take it you pay per m2 for stands.
Also a layout map would have been nice. Spent a good hour going back through every stand looking for Vortex that was on the Sika list off entrees only to find out they weren't there

Interested to see what people thought of the show this year.
I decided with no ammo or components and it not being a day trip anymore that I would give it a miss, sounds like I haven’t missed much.

Originally Posted by bigbear

First time to the show and the retails i talked to or brought from had outstanding customer service, as the guys that were there would know they were under the pump. I was there a bit early but was good to try and get around before the crowds.I did think there were a few products missing.
Also was hoping to see a few more heads on display before i left. I thought there was a kids section for head entries?
Organizes need to have a rethink on lay out. A lot of wasted area that could have been used but i take it you pay per m2 for stands.
Also a layout map would have been nice. Spent a good hour going back through every stand looking for Vortex that was on the Sika list off entrees only to find out they weren't there

There were a lot of missing brands which is shit on their behalf. You import and represent a brand and you’re not there then you don’t deserve to own that brand. That simple.

For us the show has been a long wait. The crowds were huge which is great for the vendors, harder work for the customers. The location worked for us.

In regards to content available- vote ACT and Nat that simple. A change in government combined with a new arms act bill is needed.

Originally Posted by Shootm

Interested to see what people thought of the show this year.
I decided with no ammo or components and it not being a day trip anymore that I would give it a miss, sounds like I haven’t missed much.

Yeah same, i live in Hams. Was gonna take the young fella tomorrow as i need some ammo/reloading stuff but looks like im gonna take him shootinh or hunting instead.

When my sons and I arrived at 12.30 it was so packed it was hard to get through the crowds, but when we left around 3 it was much more empty. I'll remember that for future. I went with every intention of walking out the door with a new thermal, but here I am back home without one. Good to meet a couple of forum members here, and probably walked passed a large number without knowing it. 4 hour drive for us each way so the trip was far longer than the time spent there. If I hadn't been specifically looking for something it might have been disappointing, but for me it was worth while.

Originally Posted by Rushy

I felt sorry for Friwi. I feel like I stitched him up when I said that Ocker bloke was looking for a suppressor. Poor bugger couldn’t get away from him.

Hahahaha, some sales are more difficult than others, 5x dpts is a good order, Darren will shout him a vegetarian pie

Originally Posted by Maca49

@Rushy, yep very disappointing, whoever took it where it hurts, should be ashamed that they didn’t tell Mr Plod where it fits best. I don’t go for the clothing.
But Geoff did a great job at Scary Sharp on my knife, calling me a heathen for the way I have sharpened it. Geoff, a fellow Rewinding Shop owner is the salt of the earth and if you looking for a dark, alternative funeral, he’s the man, he had one he officiated at, when the virtue of the dead fellow was questioned with many of the married ladies attending, I’ve booked him for Rushy.
No beer tent, really? I won’t be back sadly.

The main reason to go to the Show to chew the fat with Geoff but picked a near new model so little incentive to go as also bought some primers off Relaoders folowing an email. Saved 8 hours driving.

Originally Posted by TeRei

The main reason to go to the Show to chew the fat with Geoff but picked a near new model so little incentive to go as also bought some primers off Relaoders folowing an email. Saved 8 hours driving.

Chewing the fat with Geoff, would it be tripe?

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

It's a pity about the ammo and reloading sales not being what they once were. But the environment is what it is. Reloading components are scarce at the best of times now so not surprising they are scarce at the show.
Regarding the crowd, the gate sales were well in advance of any Taupo show, and it's a bigger venue. So it would have been a circus with that size crowd at Taupo.

But Geoff, it would have a beer to chew the fat with?