Gears Games and Gadgets
I took my daughter to the Gears Games and Gadgets show this weekend at the Denver Convention Center. This show is free, and sponsored by the Stevenson Automotive Group.
Over 120 exhibitors from around the country filled the convention center with electronic gadgets, vehicles, extreme sports, hunting and fishing gear and more. Luxury cars, home spas, construction trucks, ski and snowboard equipment were all on-site for visitors to peruse and enjoy.
We had a blast. We had a chance to look at the latest dirt bikes from Yamaha, plus ATV's, snowmobiles, and lots of custom street bikes.
I especially like looking at some of the latest inovations in cargo and camping trailers, as well as Stevensons usual display of the latest trucks. Also, there is no doubt that diesel trucks are enjoying a surge in popularity. My favorite, from a pure comfort level, is the GMC. I've heard that many folks seem to prefer Ford because of it's engine, tho. I happen to like my 02 Toyota Landcruiser (TLC), but I am certainly drawn to the power and mileage potential of turbo diesels when towing.
Last summer, I took my family on a trip to WI, and I towed our 6x12 cargo trailer with 4 bikes plus gear. At best, the TLC got 10 MPG @ 70MPH. Although the TLC never lacked for power with my setup, I'm thinking I could have seen much better fuel mileage with one of these new turbo diesels (plus maybe a performance chip). Can't beat the TLC for a smooth ride, tho.
Anyway, the show was fun! I could probably write for an hour about everything we experienced, but the funniest thing was watching kids and adults try to throw a football through a hole from about 20-25 feet (KOA booth). The best was a 12-14 year old girl, who had an abundance of confidence, and nailed 2 out of 3....much better than most of the boys and grown men!
I highly recommend attending this show every year, especially since there is no cover charge!
Over 120 exhibitors from around the country filled the convention center with electronic gadgets, vehicles, extreme sports, hunting and fishing gear and more. Luxury cars, home spas, construction trucks, ski and snowboard equipment were all on-site for visitors to peruse and enjoy.
We had a blast. We had a chance to look at the latest dirt bikes from Yamaha, plus ATV's, snowmobiles, and lots of custom street bikes.
I especially like looking at some of the latest inovations in cargo and camping trailers, as well as Stevensons usual display of the latest trucks. Also, there is no doubt that diesel trucks are enjoying a surge in popularity. My favorite, from a pure comfort level, is the GMC. I've heard that many folks seem to prefer Ford because of it's engine, tho. I happen to like my 02 Toyota Landcruiser (TLC), but I am certainly drawn to the power and mileage potential of turbo diesels when towing.
Last summer, I took my family on a trip to WI, and I towed our 6x12 cargo trailer with 4 bikes plus gear. At best, the TLC got 10 MPG @ 70MPH. Although the TLC never lacked for power with my setup, I'm thinking I could have seen much better fuel mileage with one of these new turbo diesels (plus maybe a performance chip). Can't beat the TLC for a smooth ride, tho.
Anyway, the show was fun! I could probably write for an hour about everything we experienced, but the funniest thing was watching kids and adults try to throw a football through a hole from about 20-25 feet (KOA booth). The best was a 12-14 year old girl, who had an abundance of confidence, and nailed 2 out of 3....much better than most of the boys and grown men!
I highly recommend attending this show every year, especially since there is no cover charge!
posted by koby @ 1:54 PM
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