SIA Part 2:
9 years ago
SIA was the show I pretty much imagined it to be. We got to talk shop, snow,and fun with a bunch of people who love being active, who are following their passion, and essentially being creators. But I also saw and met legends. Guys I grew up watching on movies and saving to buy their pro models.
I met Jeremy Jones and got his book signed after he read entries from his journal on about a tour that got a little hairy. I met Jamie Lynn and told him about my blue girl collection that spans from boards, stickers and artwork. I saw MFM walking around. I still can’t believe I got to meet these guys. DCP and JF Pelchat, were drinking some beers. Jamie Lynn talked about art after he finished jamming with what probably was his kid. Everyone was super nice and just a little shorter than I expected.
As the kegs started to roll out, you would here more snow talk and less show talk. Talk about the storm coming in, skipping the show and riding on Sunday, or talk about getting fined for leaving early. Either way Copper was on Monday and Tuesday for the demo day.
Then you remember why all this gear exists in the first place; so we can go outside and play for longer and be better at it.
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