WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! someone brought all their display cases with them????????????????????? my god even if they lived next door to pack and then unpack all that must have taken forever. I am truely impressed! - LEX7

Well said. More than just having lots stuff, the desire to break down, move and reset-up that entire display twice over just to give collectors a chance to see his collection shows true dedication to the hobby. Much to be respected there. Meanwhile, I can't even be bothered to set up and take pictures of my collection. LOL!

Del is the real deal. Huge collection but quality and humble. He and his wife were continually grateful for the help and it was a cool experience. Heck I missed Jims speech so i could finish up the display. All the practice on my own setup paid off.

wow.... sounds like a great time was had. if you ever get the chance can you name/identify some of the people in your shots that would be great. Put some faces to user names.
Thanks for taking the time to get the shots and share them Dann.

Great pano shot Damon!

Few interesting factoids about jim:

1. Fav color is red
2. Has literally 1000+ cameras in his collection
3. Was the first product photographer of oakley
4. Took him less than 20 minutes for michael jordan's photo shoot (for romeo / juliet / eye jacket) in a hotel
room in chicago.
5. Owns a "god watch" $92, 000 prototype which only a handful of
People has seen people

6. Warned every single one of us not to post his picture on social media or face being hunted down and beaten up to a pulp by either him or his son. (He was kidding of course but just said he is a very private person)

7. Drives a white ford hennessey raptor. (One of his many rides)
8. commission ed hans from his design team to make his a " bitching
mail box for his new house estimated to cost about $100, 000

Thanks for the great effort Dann! I am glad you took lots of pictures to "feed our need". I feel like there was not enough time to dissect through each and every "masterpiece". This is because it was my goal to personally meet, greet and get to know a little bit about everyone. It was a truly awesome experience to meet Jim in person, shook his hand, get him to sign our stuff, and of course, get a picture with him. Also, it was nice catching up with the familiar faces, namely: Dann, Lake, Long"slim"shot, Chop, Hed, Jerrod, Jaime

Whao ! juste amazing stuff
thanks for the photos ^_^

Truly a fantastic event and trip, got to spent some time with old friends and new, Thanks to Anton (and the Mrs.) for everything you have a beautiful family and your hospitality and graciousness was very much appreciated. Del (and the Mrs) Josh, Cal, Garth, Mar, and everyone else it was a pleasure hanging with you guys and I look forward to more encounters with all of you in the future!

It truly is a remarkable feeling to be taken in and showered with hospitality like you are family and words cannot describe it unless you have ever been treated as such.

A special thanks goes out to Jim, Tash, and everyone at RED for hosting such a unique event!

Really nice meeting you dann... that was quite some event

Really nice meeting you dann... that was quite some event
- ///Miller325ci

Pleasure being table mates with you miller

Thanks for all the pictures. Wish I could have gone to this gathering.

MIND BLOWN!!! Thanks for all the pics.

Great pics Dann! I'm also excited you'll be getting some of those missing old SKU's!

Great pictures Dann and thanks for sharing them with us that could not make it.

Was there anything said about the Elite lineup or if it's officially discontinued?

We talked about a great many things, Elite, New watch that is sick (we saw a pic) and something entirety new that is the combination of things both old and new that is the evolution of the X-Metal's

If what we were told is true we should start to see some more of the real Oakley stuff we have come to love instead of well you know...

Dann-
Great Pics....I'm glad somebody is a phototographer.

R

PS. Check ur email.

Great info, Jason. Everyone's dying for some of the "real" Oakley stuff and can't wait. In the meantime, that gives me an idea for a new thread.

Well said. More than just having lots stuff, the desire to break down, move and reset-up that entire display twice over just to give collectors a chance to see his collection shows true dedication to the hobby. Much to be respected there. Meanwhile, I can't even be bothered to set up and take pictures of my collection. LOL! - Oak

Yea WTH Oak? You want every else to post up and we are still awaiting your spotlight. :)

Oak for spotlight +1

Thank you for all those fantastic shots.
I'm so impressed by what I saw o_O

We talked about a great many things, Elite, New watch that is sick (we saw a pic) and something entirety new that is the combination of things both old and new that is the evolution of the X-Metal's

If what we were told is true we should start to see some more of the real Oakley stuff we have come to love instead of well you know...
- longshot

When I was out there a few weeks ago now, Colin happened to show me all the newest greatest ideas about the new material mixture and where he wants to go with the x-metal. I word for word said to him, "Thank you for bringing back Oakley to Oakley. You gave me a new found respect for the brand and I hope that these come to life soon to bring back that widely loved history of Oakley"

I can not wait for them to come. Can't happen soon enough.

I wish I could have stayed out there for this event. Thanks to everyone who posted pics. Dann I can't wait to see what other pics you have to come.

Well said. More than just having lots stuff, the desire to break down, move and reset-up that entire display twice over just to give collectors a chance to see his collection shows true dedication to the hobby. Much to be respected there. Meanwhile, I can't even be bothered to set up and take pictures of my collection. LOL! - Oak

Yea WTH Oak? You want every else to post up and we are still awaiting your spotlight. :) - O

LOL. There's better to see out there than my collection. Truthfully, all I need is more space. Once I get that and when when things are set up properly, I'm sure a spotlight will follow.