Agenda Trade Show in NYC

Flying into NYC is pretty amazing if you're on the right side of the plane. Follow SPoTTampa on Instagram for stuff like this.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

We have arrived in New York City for a harsh ice knife to the face. I was looking forward to the always good meals to be had here. Instead, I got my first bad meal in the city ever. This fancy ass place put the worst plate of breakfast ever set down in front of me in the history of eating. Well, not as bad as some Euro crap I've had to endure, but still. Eggs runny as a marathon, bacon rubbery like a fat tire, and a tasteless square of smashed up potatoes. So, I basically had that bread for breakfast.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

I wonder if that man has the same food psychology disorders I have.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Brian Schaefer

Schaefer's got the NYC taxi cab flagging skills like a southerner roping in cattle.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Pause for a gear check at he show.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Joe used to work the Shop at SPoT which means he's a card carrying member of the FSEC. He now lives in NYC working for a skate shop up here filming and shooting photos. It's awesome to see him go on and move into such a great job that involves filming with people like Gino and PJ Ladd. We'll see you back in Tampa soon, Joe.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Brian Schaefer

Schaefer and Greg Chapman, top quality bid'niss dudes in the sketchy skateboard industry.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

We've been working with Herschel a bit more lately on having their bags in our Shop. They're making quality bags at a decent price.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

You're either a slickback dome or a beanie top. This is a part of the floor at the show where sales pitches are slung left and right.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Justin Ryan

Lyndon from Supra is showing us the new line, picking up our dinner and drinks, and explaning how aliens built the pyramids.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Over at the Dakine booth, they've got a tight looking Indy bag coming out soon.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Steve Caballero

This is one bangin' Half Cab. The Vans crew is in Tampa this weekend for Clash of the Crews that they're backing.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Justin Williams

Justin Williams can help you get your new streetwear idea to life. He can get custom hats, beanies, and more done at his company, Reach Headwear. He also has a damn good backside heelflip. I haven't skated with Justin in so damn long. I hope he hasn't lost the back heel.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Over at the Enjoi booth, they have boards that remind me of the Randy Colvin velvet deck.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

This dude was like the digital Ybor Shoe Licker.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Luis Tolentino

Congrats to Luis Tolentino for recently turing pro for Shut.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Jon Newport

When you run into homies on the street, you can't stop and talk too long for fear of freezing to death. After this fast snap with John Newport aka Lower Management, we jumped into a warm cab as fast as possible.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

The Trukfit booth is looking colorful.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Reese used to be a local at SPoT. He now is in the city doing shows with Trinidad James. Get his album at his site.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Thanks to Agenda for lining us up with a place to get a few hours of sleep in.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Here on the 600 threadcount sheets of New York swanky hotels is where grand ideas and bid'niss dreams of the sketchy skateboard industry are hatched and come to life.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Your standard New York City view.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Meanwhile, back at Agenda for another day...
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Russ Pope has in his hands the sample Vans shoe we're doing with them. This one here is one of one since we're making some changes to it before the final is for sale here at SPoT in a few months.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Some of the bid'niss paperwork that goes into creating a new shoe.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Jim Thiebaud

The only way to get a photo of Jim Thiebaud is to sneak attack it like this.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

Jim Thiebaud

Instagram was heavy all weekend.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

I wish I carried cash to get in on this heated dice game.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

The Berrics needs a retail shop. I can code that up for you in a weekend and have it integrated with our already smooth and efficient infrastructure at SPoT as the backend fullfillment. Not to mention our great customer service. Let's do this ya'll.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

On the way out, we stopped by Katz Deli for what Jeff Pang describes as a "life changing pastrami sandwich." I don't eat meat that looks that funny so I had to get the turkey. It's pretty damn good and will change your life standard for measuring a turkey sandwich for sure. It will also change your wallet by $20 in the negative.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek

It was a nice night flying right back home the following day. Thanks for the memories yet again, NYC. I'll be back in May for pleasure instead of bid'niss.
Date: January 25, 2013
Photographer: Rob Meronek