Speaking of Banners.................

[jollyroger]

I am relatively new to this forum, so i am unsure if i am proposing something that has been entertained before......

I propose we do something a little bigger than a sheet supported by two sticks. What we really need is something larger to make a statement not only in the stadium, but on a national level....

how about a banner large enough to cover the crowd at bay 16. I am envisaging a black cloth passed back over the crowd as the mariners take the field. And on this cloth is a huge skull & cross bones with marinators in some gothic type set along the bottom. Possibly yellow and blue checks down each side.

How to do it? There are a couple of options;

* Possibly a sail maker (there are several on the coast) could manufacture it from a light weight cloth. Something that is not only light to carry and manouvre over the crowd but also folds well and can be carried in say a kit bag. (light nylon possibly)

* Would be relatively simple to make as its just a big rectangle. Skull & cross bones would involve some effort.

* Costs of such a beast could be offset by either the mariners, maybe contributions from the marinators or perhaps a sponsorship arrangement with the manufacturer. (ie maybe advertising at the mariners games - with permission of the powers that be of course).

* Thirdly, if cost is a issue, a cheaper alternative would be to rock down to spotlight, buy a roll of black material (rolls are available about 1500mm wide i think) and get some seamstress to bang something together.

I reckon it would be a pisser.......

What do you people think???

[Murphs]

being a sailor, nylon isnt cheap so thats a big ask

the roar boys had a banner over the top of them tonight, would have looked good if they werent so shit

[blackadder]

There are plans for a big parachute type banner/flag to cover Bay 16, all a question of when there is enough money in Marinators kitty

[Fish]

The Roar boys banner was paid for by the club so kudos to them for it We are in the process of getting our banner priced designed etc so we will know in the next couple of weeks what we are up for.Murphs whats with the sailor Im sure theres a logical explanation but I keep thinking Village people mate

[Murphs]

no i literally sail for a sport

[Fish]

Are sails expensive and are there lesser quality ones you think would make a decent banner we were discussing the material on the way home from brissy actually and the design etc

[brett]

Lou Macari had done all the research previously, now that you are around a bit more mate can you remember what you had found out?

[Murphs]

yeah, if its nylon, the cheaper stuff would rip too easily

would canvas be too heavy?

[Fish]

Probably.Im thinking an industrial cotton like a flag material or something that will stand up pretty good but not suffocate people when its going up and down the bay or get torn to shreads

[blackadder]

From the early days of Northern Spirit, there was a giant banner at Spirit Point (aka Bob Stand), from memory that was the same material as parachutes are made from and stood up pretty well to the handling,

[MsCanada]

i thought the parachute stuff would be best because it would store really small.... and is light.... nylon is good and one with rip-stop would be best

[LouMacari]

wyomingtiger said:

Lou Macari had done all the research previously, now that you are around a bit more mate can you remember what you had found out?

yeah WT, I managed to nail it down to a quote I got from a firm I think from Sydney. It was around $2k which was a pretty good price considering most started above $10k!
All I can say is that I got it from the internet, but unfortunatley with my old computer blowing up, along with it went the 'favourites' folder!

[jollyroger]

Arent parashutes made of silk?. I dont know but its the sort of stuff required. You need something strong but will fold up really well.

I am sure a sail maker would have an insight on what is available. With costs ranging from say, $2k to 10K i think you would need to do a but of research on the best material to use.

You certainly dont want to pay $2k for something that would be stuffed in two weeks

[bay23sydney]

what size are you looking at making it?
any pictures or lettring on it?