gbass598 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 it is the Uniforms that is a pain in the heat... they should just have hot weather unis... Last time I checked, I thought that is what everyone wore? Its not like corps are going out there with heavy wool uniforms like they used to back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dciguy01 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Kansas is far and away the hottest state I have ever performed in, and that includes Texas. Last night's heat advisory warning was no fluke. I don't think I've EVER heard of a field temperature of 130 degrees (inflated or not). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmpiano Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I've seen a temperature of 145 for a Cardinals game in St. Louis. Turner Field in ATL can get over 135 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 as for the shako thing.... you only put them on when you walk up to the gate (at least that's what we did.) So, you're carrying them in your hand to warm up, to the gate, etc. Then right before you go in, there's a whole deal and you put 'em on. Wearing them for that long was never a big deal. B/c they came off right outside the gate after the show. I dunno... never a problem that I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I've seen a temperature of 145 for a Cardinals game in St. Louis. Turner Field in ATL can get over 135 too. good thing more and more stadiums are going away from the old astroturf, which adds to the temp. like crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 EXACTLY. With a layer of plastic/leather on your head, sweat is deprived of its primary goal, which is evaporation. With a layer of sweat sticking to your hair and scalp, that is nothing more than ANOTHER layer to hold the heat in This year for 4th of July parades we went from shakos to baseball caps and it's a HUGE difference. Like shadowskream said, shakos hold in the heat and does not let it escape. Didn't notice it when I marched back in the day, but now that I'm showing more scalp than hair it's a royal pain. Need a doo-rag under the shako to sop up the sweat *bleah*.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdkappasig Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 that could be a solution!!! when its to effin hot to use hats have everybody wears bandannas.. that way there is still some uniformity among the performers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dciguy01 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Shakos prevent direct exposure to the sunlight and sunburn on the noggin. No reason not to wear them in 90+ temps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Marcher Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Shakos prevent direct exposure to the sunlight and sunburn on the noggin. No reason not to wear them in 90+ temps Chance of slight sunburn vs. chance of heat stroke? This isn't even a question for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumcat Posted July 20, 2006 Author Share Posted July 20, 2006 Guys, shows are late evening -- the sunlight isn't a problem. If a corps goes on at 7, no hat is needed to prevent sun exposure. No one gets a sunburn at 7pm. Shakos are decorative only. They are a great effect. However when there is an official heat advisory, I think it makes sense to not wear them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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