After Narrowly avoiding a full cavity search having made fun of the TSA officer’s sweater vest, I found myself in the land of legalized weed: Denver, Colorado. Now, About this whole legal weed thing: There are currently 80 stores that accept “recreational purchases” so you still can’t walk into any old store. Also, you have to ring a doorbell and show your ID so it’s not a 7-eleven scenario. Some shops have ID Checkers bearing assault rifles, but the one I visited just had a girl with green hair. Furthermore, the weed IS HEAVILY TAXED for out of state buyers. I am talking $66 for an eighth of high grade Sativa. If you are medical patient, or have a Colorado ID it’s only 30 for an eighth, but 66? Those are 7th grade, I’m-going to rip you off with a bag of oregano prices.
Like a kid in a vastly over priced candy store
Mandatory Bozung selfie at the Bozwreck Party at Shag lounge.
But on to the trade show, because that’s what I am here for, right? What I learned about SIA last year is that you see everything you care about in the first three hours and then the reality sets in that you are a prisoner to this retail kingdom for the next three days. It’s best to just embrace that fact, and and figure out which booths have secret stashes of beer.
But for those of you who are not here, let me paint a better picture.
Best free food: Tie between Darn Tough Socks and Vans.
Vans had waffles with REAL syrup, but Darn Tough socks had maple ice cream with bacon. Finding free food is a must when you are hungover. The food prices in the convention center are ridiculous.
Repurposed wood booths are all the rage
Matching uniforms are on the rise
Electric looking like some sort of hip baseball team
Lib-tech are in my eyes, the original costumed SIA brand, burt what the hell do I know
Vonzipper loves beer and sweaters.
Celtek winning the worst employee costume award.
Trend Watch: Minimalist back packs
Electric
Burton
Howl
Best piece of snowboard clothing from a non-snowboard brand
Just plop a “hail satan” on there and they would see by the thousands.
Other Important notes:
I saw Bozung smoking a cigarette inside SIA.
(Unlike last year) The music this year doesn’t suck! In fact, there are too many options! Tonight, the Filmore hosts Juicy-J, the expo hosts ASAP Ferg, and the Dead Kennedy’s are playing as well.