I was at La Ronde earlier today. There are a very large number of pieces on ramps 2 and 3. On the latter, I was surprised by the small size of the pieces. Like Paul, I expect a lot of low-level effects. More tomorrow!

Fred

Fred,

Eventhough the single shots on ramp 3 are small in their physical size they are still highly effective

Lars

That's right. Just imagine a Roman Candle divided into 8 or 10 equal sized pieces - that's pretty much what the one-shots are (though some companies use larger tubes, the size doesn't make much difference). For example, a 30mm single shot comet is, well, 30mm in diameter and the composition (including lift charge) is probably no more than 60mm high. With a tight tube, a length of 3-4 times the diameter is probably sufficient.

Paul.

Definetely Paul, and the great bonus is that Ricasa has some of the best chemicals to fill in them. They have almost any thinkable effect available including combinations of e.g. mines and stars...

I particularly like their golden single shots. Some of them have special coloured leaves or glittering effects which combined with a long burning time makes them very elegant.

I guess there's a chance they will be mentioned in your report

Kind regards,
Lars

I hope we'll see some girandolas, too. Sweden used no many variations of them. Every display used them thus far, except Australia, I think.

Trav.

As with the single shot candles, Ricasa is also very good at making Girandolas and they produce them in many sizes, colours and with 1 or 2 ascentions. My favorite is their golden glittering! It makes me think of a beautyful angel flying up in the sky to god the almighty
I write this though knowing the risk of you guys thinking of me as a freaky weirdo

However I must add that also IPON's silver brocade girandola also has a very special place in my heart
(Weco used them in their show last year - as well as IPON themselves, of course)

Lars

Lars,

We did see some nice girandolas! The display was really good and traditional.

Trav.

I saw the show on an online-streaming and those I refer to are those fired in the beginning of Riverdance... Their golden tail has a long burning time and great combination of glittering and golden sparks...

Lars

Lars,

I can understand why some types of girandolas have a special place in your heart.

They truly are loved by the audience and they're one of the most spectacular effects.

Trav.

Trav,

You're right about they are a very popular effect amongst the audience. There's just a safetyconcern to take into consideration when using them in ordinary displays because the 2-ascending ones can sometimes change direction and go horisontally at fast speed and also because of the weight that makes a potential risk so one cannot use them at all shows eventhough it would be nice to

Lars