Anyone go to the 2007 Cat show at the Holiday Inn Express Magnetic Hill in Moncton?
Just wondering if it was any good?

I was up, it wasn't that great. They had absolutely no clothing or accessories. They had about a dozen sleds, a couple of Panthers, a Bearcat, one CF 8, a 370, a Jaguar, and a couple of F's 5&6. They had no 1000s or mountian sleds.
I say it was great but if it wasn't for the Atlantic rep pushing Cat there would have been nothing at all in Atlantic Canada. From what I hear there is no Polaris show either, surely between all the Atlantic provinces there are enough sleds sold to bring in a 4 full shows. I don't believe we are getting a fair shake, I believe our combined sales (4 provinces) justify a full scale show from each. The big four will be at the ISC meeting in Vermont this June and I hope to get the opportunity to talk to them about this.

Kudos to the Cat Rep. for at least trying to put a show together, but those sleds and no clothing or accessories wouldn't be enough to leave much of an impression.
The new C,F and M 1000's are really something to see in person, most people can't fully appreciate things, whether it's a new tire,bike or sled until it's in front of them first hand.
I agree we're getting a raw deal as far as new product shows go, but to the manufacturer it's mostly a numbers game. Unfortunately the last 2 winters haven't boosted the numbers, in fact the numbers are no doubt reduced. That may or may not change next winter. Maybe it's time we told the manufacturers ( all 4) how many loyal riders they each have in Atlantic Canada. If next winter is a bust snow wise there will be even less representation here.We better teach :fluffy: to reproduce.

I agree completely. The manufacturers sure seem independant when it comes to us
"Little people". For what it would cost them, I think they would generate some good
sales. At least the ones that did show would sure look good to us and make us feel
that they wanted our business.

Its too bad that the show wasn't that great. I didn't find out about the show to the last minute. I was going to take the day off work and go up ,...but it didn't work out that way. I figure if nobody attends these shows (or low numbers) then they will not bother with Atlantic Canada for sure!

It wasn't really that long ago that all 4 manufacturers were together all in one place at the Coliseum. Plus aftermarket and other people. Guess that one was too good to last, for us anyway. That would be the ticket though....