Reinis 0 #1 June 4, 2004 We are considering to set up some swoop corridor in our home DZ! The question is: where to get the blades? or how to make them, what stuff we need for that? Any suggestions?Reinis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkskyvan 0 #2 June 4, 2004 I ordered them from our rigger. She made them for us exactly how we needed them. You can also contact companies and see if they send you sponsored ones... PINK Skies, Uschi www.pinkskyvan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #3 June 4, 2004 Cheap telescopic fishing rods seem to hold them up well. Parachute fabric or some other light material for the blades. Reinforcing the 'leading edge' is a good idea, especially at the top (so the rod doesn't poke through). I think any person with rigging skills should be able to make them without a problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reinis 0 #4 June 4, 2004 What fabric were used? What about stick for holding the blade? We have an idea to buy fishing rods! Reinis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reinis 0 #5 June 4, 2004 Thanks, Jerry81! You answered before I wrote the questions! Reinis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #6 June 4, 2004 I don't know if you have pool noodles where you are but they're really cheap, and work great for 5ft blades. Basically a long tube shaped piece of foam.______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #7 June 4, 2004 I have used windsign in the past. Great service and fast too. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #8 June 5, 2004 QuoteI have used windsign in the past. Great service and fast too. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yes, Windsign holds the patent on "Air Blades." Chris and Connie were my neighbors in the Perris Ghetto and great gals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #9 June 7, 2004 Here is a pic of the blade I just finished. Collapsible Crappie fishing rod (BassProShops or Cabelas..) http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=27747&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults Fabric was 200 Denier Solar-Max (from dupont), which is the same material used in high quality flags. http://www.dupont.com/solarmax/products.html We bought a bunch from a big distrubutor (to make tubes also), but here is a place where you can buy smaller lots http://www.seattlefabrics.com/nylons.html A 3/4 or 7/8 inch dowel rod (4 foot) to sink into the ground A little bit of pencil and paper, and some sewing, and viola, a windblade. That being said, swimnoodles make better gates. j Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefly_69 0 #10 June 8, 2004 i have been making blades. if interested reply. not sure what i would charge just been making them for home dz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
