Any good widgets these days?
Gafftaper's Show Report
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Sadly, there really wasn't. The only thing I would consider were Gig Gear's phone leash and new prototype wrench leash, but I believe I posted about them at LDI.
So, locations are set for the next 3 years.
2023: St. Louis
2024: Seattle @gafftaper is already planning things.
2025: Columbus, OH
2023: St. Louis
2024: Seattle @gafftaper is already planning things.
2025: Columbus, OH
Amiers
Renting to Corporate One Fixture at a Time.
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What Rigger?
I'm so fly....I Neverland.
2024. What if...and stick with me here...what if I went to Gaff's city for once?
Come on up buddy, it's gonna be great! Although all the hotels in downtown are $250+ per night. I can't get past asking where are the students supposed to be able to afford a hotel room.
So, my final thoughts on USITT 2022:
Everyone agreed it was a fantastic experience. USITT is always so much fun because of the energy that the students bring to the show. There is so much optimism and excitement about being there. I spoke with multiple vendors who said they were impressed with the engagement by the students this year. In past years they often feel like the students are going through the motions just to get some unique swag from the show floor. Multiple people told me that students were coming up to them and asking questions about what products they sell, how they work, and really there to learn from the trade show. That's REALLY cool and a good sign for the future of the industry.
In the past, USITT has been the show that often has new widgets from small businesses. I've purchased 3D printed clips to hole your arbor spreader plates up, electronic fake cigarettes that smoke, it's where I saw https://www.wirelessmicbelts.com/ for the first time (I LOVE their gear), and I think where we first met Gig Gear selling their gloves. Gig Gear was there this year, but that was about it for the small business widget makers. Which I guess is less about USITT and more a concern about the health of our industry and recovery from the shut down. Hopefully that will return in the future.
USITT remains a favorite show, because of the overall vibe. I learned a lot and it was so great to spend time with friends again. If you are considering show, I think USITT is the place to start, especially if you are a high school student trying to pick a college, a college student considering grad school, a recent grad trying to start your career, or early in your career looking for the next step. There are so many opportunities to network and learn more about educational and career options. I saw many job interviews happening right there on the floor of the show.
Can't wait to welcome you all to USITT 2024 in my home city of Seattle! But I'll be okay with grabbing some St. Louis Ribs next year in the meantime.
Everyone agreed it was a fantastic experience. USITT is always so much fun because of the energy that the students bring to the show. There is so much optimism and excitement about being there. I spoke with multiple vendors who said they were impressed with the engagement by the students this year. In past years they often feel like the students are going through the motions just to get some unique swag from the show floor. Multiple people told me that students were coming up to them and asking questions about what products they sell, how they work, and really there to learn from the trade show. That's REALLY cool and a good sign for the future of the industry.
In the past, USITT has been the show that often has new widgets from small businesses. I've purchased 3D printed clips to hole your arbor spreader plates up, electronic fake cigarettes that smoke, it's where I saw https://www.wirelessmicbelts.com/ for the first time (I LOVE their gear), and I think where we first met Gig Gear selling their gloves. Gig Gear was there this year, but that was about it for the small business widget makers. Which I guess is less about USITT and more a concern about the health of our industry and recovery from the shut down. Hopefully that will return in the future.
USITT remains a favorite show, because of the overall vibe. I learned a lot and it was so great to spend time with friends again. If you are considering show, I think USITT is the place to start, especially if you are a high school student trying to pick a college, a college student considering grad school, a recent grad trying to start your career, or early in your career looking for the next step. There are so many opportunities to network and learn more about educational and career options. I saw many job interviews happening right there on the floor of the show.
Can't wait to welcome you all to USITT 2024 in my home city of Seattle! But I'll be okay with grabbing some St. Louis Ribs next year in the meantime.
One more late thought, if you haven't done it go check out the fun products from Ninja https://ninjasgo.com/
Shirts, stickers, pins, patches, coffee cups, lots of fun things.
Shirts, stickers, pins, patches, coffee cups, lots of fun things.
@gafftaper thanks for the vicarious visit to USITT!
Yes and after the domestic failed @egilson1 reset with a new Chinese shackle which went on to break above 10:1... So i actually saw two Chinese shackles exceeded the strength of the one domestic shackle .
Ethan how many Chinese vs Domestic Shackles did you break? Were the 8:1 and 10: 1 results consistent?
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