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Slide 2020 Dates

June 17, 2019 1:56 pm Published by Comments Off on Slide 2020 Dates

Slide 2020 will take place at the Telford International Centre from 21-23 January 2020. We expect to start selling space at the Slide tradeshow from early July 2019. If you want to be emailed booking information, drop us an email to slide@raremanagement.co.ukread more.


Slide Award Winners Announced

January 24, 2019 2:48 pm Published by Comments Off on Slide Award Winners Announced

At Wednesday night’s SIGB AGM, the winners of the Slide Awards 2019 were announced, with the Atomic Backland Carbon Boot taking top honours in the Hardware section, Planks The People’s Series winning the Software category and the GoPro Hero 7 Black, winning the Accessories category. The winner of the Fresh Brand category is Gogglesoc, a stretchy cover to protect goggle lenses.     Hardware Category Brand: Atomic Model: Backland Carbon Boot 5 years after launching the revolutionary Backland boot, this next-gen Backland boot features the new Free/Lock 4.0 ski/walk system making transitions quicker, the BOA closure system wrapping the foot, lightweight Prolite construction increasing power transfer to the skis, frictionless pivot and a highly customisable, climate controlled liner. Contact for more information: Tim.Metcalfe@amersports.com Software Category Brand: Planks Model: The People’s Series Planks Clothing presents The People’s Series. The People’s Series... Read Moreread more.


Slide Awards 2019

January 4, 2019 11:34 am Published by Comments Off on Slide Awards 2019

As Slide 2019 approaches, exhibitors are entering their best products into the Slide Awards, which celebrate the ‘best in show’ in 4 categories: hardware, software, accessories and Fresh brand – an award to highlight newcomers to the show or to the world of snowsport. Finalists will be on display throughout the show, with retailers, media and industry opinion-leaders judging the winners. The Award winners will be announced and presented at the end of Day 2 of the show, during the SIGB AGM and Open Forum meeting.                  read more.


2pure widen their horizon

November 16, 2018 9:55 am Published by Comments Off on 2pure widen their horizon

SCOTLAND’S fast-growing outdoor equipment specialist 2pure announced that it has acquired technical climbing and mountaineering distributor Allcord in a move which will strengthen 2pure’s position as a distributor of premium brands. Both companies have booked stands at Slide for January 2019. All aspects of the two businesses are complementary including the customer bases, senior management and brands. The combined company will employ 35 people. All staff are being retained and no jobs are being lost as a result of the acquisition. The company will represent top international brands and supply equipment to retailers throughout the UK and EU. George Bowie, CEO of Edinburgh-based 2pure, said it would accelerate the company’s strategy to become a significant partner in the specialty outdoor market with the existing Allcord business boosted by 2pure’s operational strengths and highly experienced management team. 2pure, which is headquartered... Read Moreread more.


Online Registration now LIVE for Slide 2019

November 5, 2018 4:06 pm Published by Comments Off on Online Registration now LIVE for Slide 2019

Visitor registration for the show is now live online at http://www.slideuk.co.uk/visitor-tickets/and visitors are urged to prepare now by taking advantage of preferential hotel rates that have been negotiated. Booking info is here: http://www.slideuk.co.uk/hotels/   More than 80 companies, representing almost 200 different brands, have booked up for Slide, to show their products for next winter. Visitors can contact exhibitors to make appointments through the exhibitor listing http://www.slideuk.co.uk/exhibitor-list/   Confirmed exhibitors have filled more than 90% of the space available at Slide, but there’s still a good choice of stand locations and sizes on offer for exhibitors who want to take advantage of reaching all the key snowsport buyers under one roof.   Booking forms and current floorplans are on the website here: http://www.slideuk.co.uk/exhibitor-booking/ or potential exhibitors can contact Slide organisers direct on slide@raremanagement.co.uk   Slide, as a successful annual show for the wintersport trade, has many returning exhibitors, but... Read Moreread more.


Glove Specialist Reusch extends contract with US Superstar Shiffrin

October 3, 2018 9:24 am Published by Comments Off on Glove Specialist Reusch extends contract with US Superstar Shiffrin

Mikaela Shiffrin is the fastest female skier on earth. As reigning Olympic Champion, World Champion, Overall World Cup Winner and Slalom World Cup Winner she has already won all important trophies in ski racing, at only 23 years of age. Ever since Mikaela was a teenager, Reusch has been her first and only glove choice – a successful cooperation going hand in hand from her first World Cup victory in Are 2012 to the Olympic year 2018, marking her most successful season so far. Today, one month ahead of the 2018/19 World Cup season, Reusch is extremely proud to announce the renewal of Mikaela’s long-term contract and the extension of our close and very successful collaboration and partnership. As leading brand-testimonial Shiffrin will be using Reusch Racing gloves in competitions and will additionally also help developing her very own Reusch... Read Moreread more.


Slide 2019 – up and running!

September 20, 2018 10:36 am Published by Comments Off on Slide 2019 – up and running!

Slide 2019 has had a really positive start to the sales period. Previous exhibitors were given first refusal on re-booking and the uptake was very strong. Within the first 3 weeks, more than 80% of the total area of the last show had been sold, which equates to an additional 200 square metres of stand space relative to the same time last year. By early August more than exhibitors had signed up for the show, which is up from 50 at the same time last year. One of the big increases in stand size comes from Bradshaw Taylor. Black Diamond had a good presence at Slide, but in Jan 17, they put a toe in the water with Schoffel, who had been absent from the show for quite a few years. It went really well for Schoffel, so Bradshaw Taylor... Read Moreread more.


Slide Award Winners Announced

February 1, 2018 4:14 pm Published by Comments Off on Slide Award Winners Announced

Slide Award Winners Announced The Slide tradeshow, which is organised by the Snowsport Industries of Great Britain (SIGB), is currently taking place (23-25 Jan) at the International Centre in Telford showcasing next season’s snowsport products. Exhibiting brands are eligible to enter their top products into the Slide Awards that celebrate the very best new products for the following season. There are 3 categories in the main Awards: hardware, software and accessories. New, for 2018, however, is a separate section of the Awards, focusing attention on new brands and first time exhibitors at Slide, the Fresh Brand Award. The finalists are on display throughout the show. At Wednesday night’s SIGB AGM, the winners of the Slide Awards 2018 were announced, with the Salomon S/Lab Shift Hybrid Binding taking top honours in the Hardware section, Patagonia winning the Software category with their Micro... Read Moreread more.


Maier Sports Celebrates Slide debut by supplying bags for visitors

January 15, 2018 10:20 am Published by Comments Off on Maier Sports Celebrates Slide debut by supplying bags for visitors

Founded in 1938, Maier Sports combines a long history as an outdoor specialist with innovation and function. For over 75 years, Maier has relied on its great strengths – craftsmanship, design, and the very latest in textile technology. Maier Sports not only places great value on quality, but also on the responsible treatment of people and nature and since 2011 has been a member of the internationally renowned non-profit Fair Wear Foundation. This Foundation is regarded as the strictest protector in the monitoring of compliance with fair working conditions in the textile industry worldwide. The Maier Sports range caters for all types of outdoor activity from the weekend walker to the committed backcountry skier. We want people to have fun outdoors and to support them in their desire to engage in active outdoor pursuits enabling them to escape from day-to-day... Read Moreread more.


Man O’Leisure Serve Up Snowballs at Slide

December 12, 2017 2:10 pm Published by Comments Off on Man O’Leisure Serve Up Snowballs at Slide

Serving Snowball cocktails on the stand at Slide is Mr MOL’s best idea since he decided to introduce ‘Pasty Friday’ back in 2015. To rediscover the joy of this classic 70’s winter favourite come and visit Man O’Leisure on stand K09 at Slide. If you are by some miracle a stranger to the world of eggnog then think boozy custard meets velvety heaven, we promise that you won’t look back! Be sure to drop us a line and make an appointment. In the meantime click here to view our winter brands which are also incredibly tasty in their own right. Nogtastic love, Team MOLread more.