Hi Smoke

Sorry for the late reply... Been busy packing my stuff for tomorrows departure for "the pyrotechnical heaven"

I believe that every word of your applauding review of the IPON-show is true and their "can't-you-sleep-either?-finales" must have made quite an impression - is that the rightway to interpret this from your post above?

They participated in (and won) the Tarragona-competition last year and they had some great material. Especially i was impressed by their multibreaks, whose timing was as close to perfect as humanly possible...

I still believe that Caballer is going to do a job at the same level... They have the capacity, products, technical expertise and not least creativity to compose impressive displays "the spanish way" which i personally fancy a lot. I saw their show from the Fallas (downloaded from www.freakpyromaniacs.com) and if confirms that they have some amazing products. Both shells and candles with unique color caracteristics but also some different effects i haven't seen from other companies... Therefore they should be able to do something spectacular - and i have a feeling they will

Just for your informations i am not sure when i have the chance to access the internet during the next 3 weeks, so if I do not reply an answer to this post, it is not meant impolite...

Best regards,
Lars

Lars,

I'm glad to know that you're coming to the Mondial SAQ. I also believe that Caballer may do something of the same calibur. IPON's show was out of this world, so I can interpret the same for this Spanish team. I know Spain has the capacity to do an incredible and breathless show, and I have a feeloing that they'll do just tht on Saturday. It's really something to look foward to, and I'm glad that you're going to be here on time to see it, Lars. I hope that they'll do something like Italy, or even better!

As for replying, don't worry about being impolite. Everyone replies when they can!

Don't worry, you'll be in for a big surprise on Saturday!

This year is really heating up and it's continuing on doing so after each display!

Regards,

Trav.

Sorry, I still know nothing of IPON, could you explain its meaning for me?:

IPON is just the name of the Italian company who competed on July 3rd. I have a feeling it is an acronym since they are based in Ottaviano which is near Naples and run by the Pagano family. That would account for the letters P O N. Perhaps I is "Industria". So I would guess that IPON is "Industria Pagano Ottaviano Napoli".

Cheers,

Paul.

They did do a good job throughout the display and an incredible finale! I would say the second best finale, next to Spain's.

However, since Spain had technical difficulties, I think IPON has the best chance of winning, so far.

Regards,

Trav.

Paul:

Thanks for your exlaination of IPON .

I wish someday they could perform in China!

Regards,

Sun

grazie tantissmo...a tutti voi... i'm from ottaviano(napoli) sono il nipote della ditta ipon kiss kiss

I have so many things to say! First of all, I must tell you that I witnessed the Italian firework display by IPON, back in June of 1998. The memories of this display's finale is still very fresh in my mind. I will NEVER, EVER forget it! The speed and intensity was incredible with thousands of salutes (God, do I love those....the more there are, the happier and crazier I get) which filled my eyes with tears of pure, total satisfaction! This specific firework from the Italian team, brought me back to La Ronde every single year since 1998, so that I could have the chance to see another finale like this one.

Unfortunately, this year, I could not attend the show on Saturday July 3rd and I am still banging my head against the wall for chosing a garden party at my coworker's place, instead of the Italian display.....if only I had known it was done by IPON!!!!!!

Please someone, tell me that this year's Italian finale was not as good as the one in 1998....so that I can stop banging my head against the wall for making the wrong choice on that evening....LOL

Sorry, it was every bit as good as 1998. In fact, it was even better because the sequencing at the end of the finale was different, making it appear even more intense, especially the final barrge of studata lambi shells. You definitely made the wrong choice!

Paul.

Sorry to say, Salutes Lover, but I'm going to have to agree with Paul. You really missed something special and exciting. It was definitely better. From what I remeber in 1998, IPON did an excellent job and an insane finale, but as Paul said, the sequencing of this year's finale was different, making it more intense and breathtaking. I thought it was better now, than in 1998.

It was well done, and I wouldn't be surprised if they're the winner. I'm rooting for them!

You really missed the wrong show! I guess you can start banging your head again!

Regards,

Trav.

Oh well, I hope IPON comes back next year to represent Italy....this time, I will NOT miss the show for sure! About the video clip showing portion of the firework display by Italy, is that portion of the finale? Is there some way we can view the whole 30 minute display...I'm willing to buy....woof!

tank's smoke

I.P.O.N.

You're very welcome!

An incredible display. I'm really hoping that you guys win! All will be revealed at 9:00P.M.

Regards,

Trav.