Ribex 2010 today - Page 4

Jizm · 10 May 2010, 09:29

Went yesterday, took the family and had a good day. I agree with others though it was a bit thin compared to other years.

brinky · 10 May 2010, 19:23

We went on Sunday for the first time, thought the amount of ribs at the show was good and have chosen the rib I want if I ever pick the magic 6 numbers on a Saturday !!!!
I was hoping for more accessory stands for bits and bobs.
Got to the show with Fun On The Water from Portsmouth, thats the only way to go...
Thanks to the RYA for a great trip out, a bit cold to get that wet, but great fun.
All in all a good day

boristhebold · 11 May 2010, 12:08

I attended on the Friday, took my cobra 7.5M across from poole, bit rough on the way but trip back was smoother. I thought it was a bit thin this year, no huntons, no scorpions etc, took a visitor spot at sheppards wharf marina which was very handy, cheap and less hasle than rafting. Left about 3pm got back to poole cobbs quay about 4.30pm, yes was doing between 35 and 42 knots most of way back, yee haa

boristhebold · 11 May 2010, 12:11

Went I got back to Poole area I approached via the point off old harry rocks heading for the main channel and was awarded with the site of about 20 dolphins jumping around in the main channel.

Solent Ribman · 12 May 2010, 20:36

We came across from Hamble - first time visitors to this show. Have to say we were disappointed at the small number of stands. looking at the ribs on display I agree with some of the other visitors, not much interest shown by some of the manufacturers. For what it was, it was an expensive day out! I think that unless we have a good reason to go we'll give it a miss in the future. It was interesting that on the organisers website they didn't have a list of exhibitors prior to the show, some feeble excuse that there were lots of late takers! More like they didn't want folk to see there were not many takers.

Jizm · 12 May 2010, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Solent Ribman

We came across from Hamble - first time visitors to this show. Have to say we were disappointed at the small number of stands. looking at the ribs on display I agree with some of the other visitors, not much interest shown by some of the manufacturers. For what it was, it was an expensive day out! I think that unless we have a good reason to go we'll give it a miss in the future. It was interesting that on the organisers website they didn't have a list of exhibitors prior to the show, some feeble excuse that there were lots of late takers! More like they didn't want folk to see there were not many takers.

It was defintiely quite a bit thinner than previous years......
It will be interesting to see how the SB&R show compares in a couple of weeks....

neilda · 12 May 2010, 22:51

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Originally Posted by Solent Ribman

It was interesting that on the organisers website they didn't have a list of exhibitors prior to the show, some feeble excuse that there were lots of late takers! More like they didn't want folk to see there were not many takers.

I also thought it was frustrating that no exhibitors were posted prior to the event. It was suggested (perhaps on another thread) that buyers should make appointments to see a Rib; bit tricky when you don't know who is going to be at the event.

It made it feel all rather amateur - and yet the industry is of a moderate size. It could be significantly enhanced/improved.

Poly · 12 May 2010, 23:03

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Originally Posted by neilda

I also thought it was frustrating that no exhibitors were posted prior to the event.

there was - because I signposted someone on here to it a few days before the event...

EDIT - see here: http://rib.net/forum/showpost.php?p=350848&postcount=11

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It was suggested (perhaps on another thread) that buyers should make appointments to see a Rib; bit tricky when you don't know who is going to be at the event.

but if you were seriously considering brand X you could just call them and ask if they are going to be there... presumably you have a short list of 3 or 4 in anyone size/style/price band that you would be considering - so no great chore. And if they are not going you can still discuss how/when you can see and trial a boat.

neilda · 12 May 2010, 23:20

Golly it's hard work with you isn't it?!

I have a whole list of boats I'd like to see - I checked out the Ribex site and there were no exhibitors listed when I checked. I didn't see your post beforehand. So I kind of thought the manufacturers might be a little more communicative at the event, apart from Ribeye, they weren't.

I'm different to you, when I buy toys, I'm not in the habit of phoning manufacturers to make appointments. If I see it and like it, I buy it. It's probably why I have lots of toys.

willk · 12 May 2010, 23:37

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Originally Posted by neilda

It's probably why I have lots of toys.

Helps that you keep 'em in the pram too

neilda · 12 May 2010, 23:41

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Helps that you keep 'em in the pram too

Never knowingly thrown any out yet!

Poly · 12 May 2010, 23:57

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I'm different to you, when I buy toys, I'm not in the habit of phoning manufacturers to make appointments. If I see it and like it, I buy it. It's probably why I have lots of toys.

and that is the market which Ribeye seem to appeal to and be very good at it. There are people here who would suggest if you had taken your time, and made a more considered decision you might have got a better boat for the same money. But even with disinterested salesmen I'm sure they would have become a bit more attentive if you had said "I like your boat, I'd like to buy it".

tim griffin · 13 May 2010, 08:29

Right show wrong location I feel getting, less and less on show each year and expensive to come over on the ferries.Portsmouth -Southampton or Hamble would be better.
Tim

neilda · 13 May 2010, 09:12

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Originally Posted by Polwart

and that is the market which Ribeye seem to appeal to and be very good at it.

What, the non-appointment I'd like to sell you a boat market?

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Originally Posted by Polwart

There are people here who would suggest if you had taken your time, and made a more considered decision you might have got a better boat for the same money.

I'm not sure anyone here knows what I paid for my boat.

SOLENTER · 13 May 2010, 11:07

I wish you would shutup about the wrong location Tim
If a move was to come about i might have to get the old wallet out
o god im feeling all dizzy again

All joking apart it was suggested to me by Two local marine bisinessmen
that in thair opinion it is held far to early in the season

paul tilley · 13 May 2010, 13:23

move it back to weymouth

neilda · 13 May 2010, 17:11

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Originally Posted by GRUMPY

I wish you would shutup about the wrong location Tim
If a move was to come about i might have to get the old wallet out
o god im feeling all dizzy again

All joking apart it was suggested to me by Two local marine bisinessmen
that in thair opinion it is held far to early in the season

Everyone's entitled to their opinion.... I think it's a good location (but concede it's not exactly straightforward getting there), and agree with you that later in the year (more into the summer) would be better.

Who organises Ribex? I've just had a look around their website and it still says "Land Site plan not yet available due to many late entries request". Very shabby.

C2 RIBS · 13 May 2010, 18:04

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Originally Posted by neilda

Who organises Ribex? I've just had a look around their website and it still says "Land Site plan not yet available due to many late entries request". Very shabby.

The organiser is Hugo Montgomery-Swan who is the owner/publisher of RIB INTERNATIONAL mag (I hope I have not insulted him with the title). I have found him very approachable and guess he would like to hear from people with views either way.

Tim M · 13 May 2010, 18:06

What do people think about having it at Gunwharf?

Jizm · 13 May 2010, 18:10

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What do people think about having it at Gunwharf?

Is it big enough?

You won't be able to run your shuttle service then.....unless it's from Gosport?