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    Stage collapse in Toronto

    This is why mobile stages have become so popular. Their wind ratings, roof weight limits, and stage limits are fixed and known. They could have used one of the SAM's from Stageline.
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    Another collapse

    Definitely not a Stageline. As far as I know, they still have a 100% safety rating. The SL100 is rated at 60mph without wind walls and 80mph with wind walls. SL260 is 60mph/90mph and SL320 is 60mph/90mph. At 40mph you don't want to be up there in the first place. Attached is the weather...
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    sl100 rigging

    Yes, it is 2in truss
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    Loudspeakers Where to learn about concert sound?

    I own a stage decking company in Central Florida with a 4,500sqft warehouse, but don't handle any significant sound. I'm trying to figure out where the best place/book is to start learning outdoor concert sound engineering for bands/DJs and what gear to buy? I have basic knowledge of sound as...
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    Need spandex roof for stage truss

    Each piece of truss will have ground supports under the stage (see attached image). Also each piece of truss will be ratchet strapped to the SC9600 Staging Concepts under structure. You don't think this will hold the spandex?
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    Need spandex roof for stage truss

    I have Staging Concepts decking with some vertical truss pieces (see attached design) that I'm looking to do a roof with. I'm looking to get some kind of stretchable non-permeable fabric such as spandex to cover the stage. I'd use break-aways in case of wind. Does anyone know where I could get a...
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    Just bought a used truss roof, what now?

    I just bought a 16'x30' truss roof (20' height) used. It has been used a lot and has some visible issues (bends, oxidation). I need to get this thing certified and ready to rent.I had a local rigger (15 yrs experience) come take a look and he said I need to have the original manufacturer...
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    Should I buy a truss roof from China?

    Thanks for the advice DanTt and Footer. Can you recommend a brand or company for a rig of this size?
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    Should I buy a truss roof from China?

    I have a stage rental and event company in Central Florida. We are looking into buying a truss roof system for our portable stages for outside events. I'm a newbie at truss roofing systems. Can anyone tell me if they've had experience with rktruss.com? They have an all in one rig that we can...
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