SIA.08 - Part 1

SIA is such a continuous party, it's hard to say how many times we'll report from Las Vegas. But here goes...

Luxor Sphinx, taken from the tram on the way to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (yes, even Vegas has a Tram, just not the aerial kind)

Ironically I met Tory, who designs the "Narrow Ass Snowboard" (skis) for Lib Tech over the weekend in Montana. Here's Liberty Skis taking it the other direction with the BFF. At first glance I thought they were carve (snow) boards.

5pm roles around at SIA and people start doing crazy things. Shane McConkey is never one to shy away from a little publicity. Here he revs up the K2 Chopper.

McConkey has an incredible "07" role in the latest Matchstick ski movie, Seven Sunny Days. Watch the a short preview of the trailer below or download our media player to watch the whole trailer full screen, DVD quality.



The E408 Turbine booth had the last keg of beer within a 10 booth radius, so that's where we made our last (keg) stand on the trade show floor. Thanks girls!

Jason from Delta9 Clothing, one of our advertisers, with Liko Smith, owner of The Block Hotels. Notice Like rockin' the Delta9 hat. Liko told us they are set to announce the newest Block Hotel as early as this Friday.

Our own Mike D, Jason from Delta9, Rocky from The Go Big Project, and Liko from The Block. All from Tahoe. I felt like a distinct minority with my Utah roots.

Jay from Smokin with the new Paparazzi board.

The official SIA 08 Opening Night Party was at the House of Blues right there in the Mandalay Bay Casino adjacent to the Convention Center. Started off slow but by the end the DJ was spinning some classics and the dance floor was packed. Sorry no pics, apparently "TV" doesn't count as "media."

The Sphinx, even cooler at night.

From here we ditched our bags and cameras at the hotel and headed out on the town. The girls from E408 Turbine invited us to the Betty Rides party at Blush in the Wynn Casino. This place puts every other club in Vegas to shame, at least the ones I've been in. We were sorely underdressed but managed to get in and enjoy the scenery. And a good night was had by all.