Michael Vu Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Anybody going to CES 2016 in Las Vegas in a few weeks? I went last year and its how I got introduced to the 2 wheel self balanced scooter which eventually led me to electric unicycles. I'm looking forward to trying out more personal transport devices there especially since self balancing devices are more popular now. I know Ninebot, Airwheel, Fastwheel, and Hoverboard Technologies will be there. Anybody else know who else in the electric unicycle world will be there? I would like to ride my electric uni up and down the Vegas strip with other uni riders during that week. http://www.cesweb.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Kingsong will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vu Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 10 minutes ago, Cloud said: Kingsong will be there Oh they will? Kingsong does not appear on the master exhibitionist list. Are they under a different name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted December 24, 2015 Share Posted December 24, 2015 Dont know what name they are under but they have been planning to be there for a long time, they are definitely going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrkline "Wheel Whisperer" Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 8 hours ago, Michael Vu said: I would like to ride my electric uni up and down the Vegas strip with other uni riders during that week. Riding a wheel is a trip on the strip.Not suggested unless you're proficient in crowded sidewalks and know how to deal with people stopping in front of you etc.Helluva way to see a lot of the casinos and attractions.I will be going with at least 2 wheels.Kingsong will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinawong Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Hi @Michael Vu, King Song will be there. Our booth No is:72260, during 6th - 9th Jan. Location is 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169, Sans Expo. Level 2, Halls A-C Welcome to visit us by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowMo Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 1 hour ago, tinawong said: Hi @Michael Vu, King Song will be there. Our booth No is:72260, during 6th - 9th Jan. Location is 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169, Sans Expo. Level 2, Halls A-C Welcome to visit us by then. Please be flexible and sell your units to not just Americans and Europeans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vu Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 4 hours ago, tinawong said: Hi @Michael Vu, King Song will be there. Our booth No is:72260, during 6th - 9th Jan. Location is 201 Sands Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89169, Sans Expo. Level 2, Halls A-C Welcome to visit us by then. Oh ok awesome! I was searching for "kingsong" in the Exhibitor list instead of "king song". Looking forward to seeing you guys! 6 hours ago, jrkline said: Riding a wheel is a trip on the strip.Not suggested unless you're proficient in crowded sidewalks and know how to deal with people stopping in front of you etc.Helluva way to see a lot of the casinos and attractions.I will be going with at least 2 wheels.Kingsong will be there. I've ridden my wheel through downtown San Antonio where a lot of tourist go to see the riverwalk and the alamo. I've been fine there. Which two wheels are you going to ride on? And are you flying to Vegas? If so, how are you transporting your wheels? This is something I still need to figure out since all of the major airlines have banned "hoverboard" and any other lithium ion battery rideable device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoMarjamaa Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I think also CES 2016 banned at least hoverboards inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConjurMan Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Yes, my understanding is that hoverboards are banned from CES 2016. See this article: http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/9/9883006/ces-hoverboard-ban. According to the article " The policy applies to "wheeled transport devices (with or without motors)" including "Segways, hoverboards, skateboards, uniwheels and all similar products" at any CES venue. There is a Segway exception for people with disabilities at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Sands/Venetian, and scooters and wheelchairs are available to rent at several venues. Barring the new hoverboard provision, these rules have already been in place for previous shows." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I have family in sin town. I guess I need to call sis, and see if she would mind me crashing on the couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 1 hour ago, ConjurMan said: Yes, my understanding is that hoverboards are banned from CES 2016. See this article: http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/9/9883006/ces-hoverboard-ban. According to the article " The policy applies to "wheeled transport devices (with or without motors)" including "Segways, hoverboards, skateboards, uniwheels and all similar products" at any CES venue. There is a Segway exception for people with disabilities at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Sands/Venetian, and scooters and wheelchairs are available to rent at several venues. Barring the new hoverboard provision, these rules have already been in place for previous shows." I am confused, so if they banned uniwheels how are the vendors going to present the unicycles? Or are they banned for visitors only? 23 minutes ago, Colestien said: I have family in sin town. I guess I need to call sis, and see if she would mind me crashing on the couch. Can i marry your sister real quick? I need to have family there too, want to be at the show!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vu Posted December 25, 2015 Author Share Posted December 25, 2015 32 minutes ago, Cloud said: I am confused, so if they banned uniwheels how are the vendors going to present the unicycles? Or are they banned for visitors only? The verge article is only half of it. Here is the official response CES emailed me after I registered: Segways and Hoverboards Wheeled transport devices (with or without motors) are not permitted at any CES venue. This includes Segways, hoverboards, skateboards, uniwheels and similar products. Exhibitors are permitted to demo such products within the confines of their exhibit space. Segways are permitted for ADA use only at the LVCC and Sands/Venetian. They are not permitted at any other venues for any purpose. This rule has always been in place apparently they are just emphasizing it more with the popularity of the boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverH Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Is Gotway also there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 Well just did the search to see where and when.. Seen the note: Not open to the general public. I am in retail, but not sure if "Cotton Candy" would get me in the door. My company name is Cotton Candy Dreams. I guess that could be a Tech kind of name???? I don't think so..... Well gave it a shot... I am a retailer, name tax # ext. but $300 to get it the door? Can't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vu Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 On 12/27/2015 at 7:34 PM, Colestien said: Well just did the search to see where and when.. Seen the note: Not open to the general public. I am in retail, but not sure if "Cotton Candy" would get me in the door. My company name is Cotton Candy Dreams. I guess that could be a Tech kind of name???? I don't think so..... Well gave it a shot... I am a retailer, name tax # ext. but $300 to get it the door? Can't do that. You just have to justify how you are in the electronics industry and it could be as simply as you using consumer electronics to do your business. I was able to get in for $100 but the price is going up closer to the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colestien Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I'm still going to give it a try. I do use electronics for sales and display. This show should be worth going to even if Kingsong wasn't there. I'm just trying to be logical. The cost of the ticket, and the cost of the trip would come close to the price of a Kingsong. It would be understandable if @tinawong would not be able to allow me a test ride. (insurance/CES rules..etc) One could say it wold be more logical for me plan a trip to California to see what @KaleOsaurusRex has is stock, or a trip to Florida and check out @Jason McNeil 's stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vu Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 1 hour ago, Colestien said: I'm still going to give it a try. I do use electronics for sales and display. This show should be worth going to even if Kingsong wasn't there. I'm just trying to be logical. The cost of the ticket, and the cost of the trip would come close to the price of a Kingsong. It would be understandable if @tinawong would not be able to allow me a test ride. (insurance/CES rules..etc) One could say it wold be more logical for me plan a trip to California to see what @KaleOsaurusRex has is stock, or a trip to Florida and check out @Jason McNeil 's stock. I think they would since I was able to test ride plenty of other personal transportation devices last year. However the physical space to test ride might not be enough depending on how much booth space kingsong and all the others reserved since we technically are not allowed to ride in the aisles and whatnot. But that didn't stop me and other people doing just that last year. What would be ideal is if all of these companies could reserve a spot outside where we can have plenty of space to ride around and test out their wheels. And frankly, it could be as simple as meeting in a large open area on the Las Vegas strip at night. This would be very cool if we can somehow coordinate this to happen with other EU riders and EU companies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylightica Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 @Michael Vu Please post pictures of the booths! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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