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Companies => Off-the-shelf companies => Topic started by: Buzz on September 16, 2012, 07:29:36 PM

Title: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Buzz on September 16, 2012, 07:29:36 PM
Right then, the trade show starts at 10 tomorrow morning.

there are big numbers of CBF forum members going (boo for work getting in the way of me going!)

last year the big winner was Chase. by a distance.

the big losers were boomboom.

the others especially Salix and Bradbury had cracking stands...

so what are people expecting tomorrow?

here are my predictions:

1. something special from Ayrtek
2. lots of flat faced bats.
3. funky 2020 shapes.
4. more of the same from willowstix and bradbury.
5. salix and Chase to have the best softs.
6. biggest frustration from County
7. brilliant coverage from at least 2 cricket forums!

but who will be the surprise package?

 
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Ryan on September 16, 2012, 07:47:23 PM
I've heard tomtek's got a surprise package  :D
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Ayrtek Cricket on September 16, 2012, 07:53:01 PM
Haha wouldn't want to give too much away!
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: tim2000s on September 17, 2012, 06:11:24 AM
Maybe not giving too much away...

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Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: ItsJustCricket on September 17, 2012, 06:34:10 AM
Right then, the trade show starts at 10 tomorrow morning.

there are big numbers of CBF forum members going (boo for work getting in the way of me going!)

last year the big winner was Chase. by a distance.

the big losers were boomboom.

the others especially Salix and Bradbury had cracking stands...

so what are people expecting tomorrow?

here are my predictions:

1. something special from Ayrtek
2. lots of flat faced bats.
3. funky 2020 shapes.
4. more of the same from willowstix and bradbury.
5. salix and Chase to have the best softs.
6. biggest frustration from County
7. brilliant coverage from at least 2 cricket forums!

but who will be the surprise package?

 

Willostix won't be there, and I disagree about boomboom last year, but otherwise sound predictions for me.
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: The_Bird on September 17, 2012, 06:51:59 AM
Feels like christmas......

Bring on the exclusives!!
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: petehosk on September 17, 2012, 07:09:03 AM
About boomboom - I tend to agree with buzz!
They were very ordinary and bats were boring.
I suspect they were not well organised but possibly better show from them this year if they're there?
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: FvanN on September 17, 2012, 07:09:51 AM
Stupid work... Can sombody take photos of all the double decker wheelie bags... & notes please..  :D
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Tom on September 17, 2012, 07:16:54 AM
Will do - those attending, watching from home or want to find something out. Let's use the hashtag #lordstradeshow on Twitter and I'm sure either CBF, CI or one of the many attendees will be glad to answer
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Canners on September 17, 2012, 07:41:36 AM
Looks as tho I am going to struggle to get there as well, sorry boys
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Buzz on September 17, 2012, 11:32:10 AM
Tom and Leo are doing a load of good work on their twitter account - here are come kit photos from the Insights twitter feed.
http://twitter.com/i/#!/Cricinsight/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FSk6lIQto

I can't wait for the CBF reviews to start appearing (COME ON LADS HURRY UP)

Tomtek - what is that green thing?

Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Tom on September 17, 2012, 11:33:59 AM
Green thing was a sample helmet, to show off what they can do. Tom asked the sprayer to 'go wild' and that's the result.

Our live blog may be better if you want to view historical stuff along with a few comments from retailers, players and the like.
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: tim2000s on September 17, 2012, 11:34:27 AM
Yes, I've been watching it, and it's been a bit of an anti-climax for me. I'm really looking forward to seeing what our sponsors have lined up for next year. The H4L Tempo is easily one of the most exciting, and I can't wait to see what SAF and L&W have...
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Six Sixes Cricket on September 17, 2012, 11:39:27 AM
& Sabre looks quite possibly the worst collection of cricket equipment ever.
Title: Re: Countdown to the Lords tradeshow...
Post by: Cover_Drive on September 17, 2012, 02:34:17 PM
& Sabre looks quite possibly the worst collection of cricket equipment ever.

I acquiesce with this