Tony Flores Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 30 minutes ago, mingusmonk said: The DCI rulebook linked above shows a January 2019 approval date for the "current" Props section. You would have to see the 2014 Prop section to know. That is, if a Props section even existed in 2014. If I am remembering correctly, the WGI prop height rules were established around 2017'ish. I seem to remember there was a BD guard member that was seriously injured due to a prop prior to the 2014 season. That prompted some of these rules. Hard to fathom (but not really) it took 5 years to put prop safety rules in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scheherazadesghost Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) . Edited September 1, 2022 by scheherazadesghost 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbobcat Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I was at Met Life when the Bluecoats did their first Beatles show. I couldn't believe that their props (ramps) got so slick from a light rain, that they had to delay their performance so they could "towel them off" . A disaster waiting to happen. Common sense tells you to use some type on "non-slip" surface. We have to use it on any "ramp" for playground equipment . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStainGlass Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 So when Boston was screwing in their props they had to stand at the top. That's definitely above 6 ft with no railing or harness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terri Schehr Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Jim pushed and pulled that cakeZilla monstrosity around in ‘17. He felt it was very unsafe. He voiced his concerns on the Cadets volunteers Facebook page for the safety of the members and he was told he wasn’t a supporter of the corps. After that, I made it official and stopped donating $100 a month. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedEye Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 2 hours ago, rpbobcat said: I was at Met Life when the Bluecoats did their first Beatles show. I couldn't believe that their props (ramps) got so slick from a light rain, that they had to delay their performance so they could "towel them off" . A disaster waiting to happen. Common sense tells you to use some type on "non-slip" surface. We have to use it on any "ramp" for playground equipment . Their props this year had all walkable surfaces covered in "grit paint." It was under the tarp coverings, which is why any time there was a show with moisture, they didn't put the coverings on. You can see the details in their sale listings from the used props, where they say that feature is there specifically for any rain or dew situations. They learned from 2019 and improved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 4 hours ago, Terri Schehr said: Jim pushed and pulled that cakeZilla monstrosity around in ‘17. He felt it was very unsafe. He voiced his concerns on the Cadets volunteers Facebook page for the safety of the members and he was told he wasn’t a supporter of the corps. After that, I made it official and stopped donating $100 a month. well that was the mindset at that time. all for one, one for one 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orwellian Wiress Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 5 hours ago, rpbobcat said: I was at Met Life when the Bluecoats did their first Beatles show. I couldn't believe that their props (ramps) got so slick from a light rain, that they had to delay their performance so they could "towel them off" . A disaster waiting to happen. Common sense tells you to use some type on "non-slip" surface. We have to use it on any "ramp" for playground equipment . Don't worry they're just getting ready for Downside Up 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FTNK Posted August 17, 2022 Share Posted August 17, 2022 (edited) the plywood deck of Troopers' oil derrick is only 3/8" according to its FB ad, @C.Holland you mentioned being concerned about 1/2" Edited August 17, 2022 by FTNK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orwellian Wiress Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 7 hours ago, FTNK said: the plywood deck of Troopers' oil derrick is only 3/8" according to its FB ad, @C.Holland you mentioned being concerned about 1/2" that's really adorable. a sentient drum corps prop, i love it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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