2006 Fountain of the Year!

climber · November 27th, 2006, 10:34 AM

Please post the fountain item you would call Best for 2006!

climber · November 27th, 2006, 11:12 AM

Not a big fan of fountains but this is the best one I had seen in 06.

Behemoth by World Class

Pyrogtp · November 27th, 2006, 11:13 AM

Vegas Black Cat!!!

leeca · November 27th, 2006, 11:16 AM

It was not the biggest but it was different.. Brothers Keg Party has my vote for 2006 Fountain of the Year!

PS since we are not limited to 2006 items.. Phantom Newyork Harbor is still #1

jeff wilson · November 27th, 2006, 11:46 AM

Forward-- kendo Cone

climber · November 27th, 2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff wilson

Forward-- kendo Cone

Hey Jeff

Is that the same as the Silvery cone?

kool · November 27th, 2006, 01:06 PM

Bang for the buck (Retail prices), you can't beat Phantom's Moondance.

St1dinoh · November 27th, 2006, 01:12 PM

winda firefighter....very intense crackle

climber · November 27th, 2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeca

It was not the biggest but it was different.. Brothers Keg Party has my vote for 2006 Fountain of the Year!

PS since we are not limited to 2006 items.. Phantom Newyork Harbor is still #1

You know I have heard so much about that New York Harbor Show that I no longer can ignore it. What does it do that makes it so good?

jeff wilson · November 27th, 2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff wilson

Forward-- kendo Cone

I think they are sisters.
Kendo has some nice intense crackle
I have never shot the silvery but I have been told it is just as nice but no crackle

I really want a few cases of the silvery (if anyone that is coming my way has access to them please get me some)

**JoeRatman** · November 27th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Forward or Kendo cone is very similar or the same as the Red Rhino/Forward Silver laser cone.

Silvery is different. It is quiet (cool wooshing sound) and the spray is very bright white and thick.

Behomoth is gets my vote for fountain of the year.

leeca · November 27th, 2006, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by climber

You know I have heard so much about that New York Harbor Show that I no longer can ignore it. What does it do that makes it so good?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Weavers Quote from Fireworks.com

This one seems like it’s never going to quit! One unique feature of this fountain is the beautiful combination of silver and purple sparks. They repeatedly fly between whistles and sprays of red, green, silver, and blue, along with a nice mixture of gold and silver crackle.

I got 2 cases last year BOGOF so 12 at $12.5 a pop, the price was right. They do a little of everything. Nice full 3-minute fountain. I like to put a pair of Brothers Super Fountains on each side of a Phantom NYH on 5ft ladders. Let the NYH go for 1 1/2 minutes then light the two Super Fountains. (The Super Foutains should be 15 feet away on each side of the NYH. you get a 60 foot wall.) I got a standing ovation last year for frigging fountains. My son and I looked at each other and just shrugged.WTF?

revkev · November 27th, 2006, 06:36 PM

Winda's FireFighter. Reaches 15-20 feet at its apogee.

climber · November 27th, 2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeca

I got 2 cases last year BOGOF so 12 at $12.5 a pop, the price was right. They do a little of everything. Nice full 3-minute fountain. I like to put a pair of Brothers Super Fountains on each side of a Phantom NYH on 5ft ladders. Let the NYH go for 1 1/2 minutes then light the two Super Fountains. (The Super Foutains should be 15 feet away on each side of the NYH. you get a 60 foot wall.) I got a standing ovation last year for frigging fountains. My son and I looked at each other and just shrugged.WTF?

Well you know people really speak highly of Joe Ratmans show and it has most fountains. He sent me a DVD and I got to tell ya there is something about a real nice fountain show! I guess Black Cat may do OK after-all.

leeca · November 27th, 2006, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by climber

Well you know people really speak highly of Joe Ratmans show and it has most fountains. He sent me a DVD and I got to tell ya there is something about a real nice fountain show! I guess Black Cat may do OK after-all.

Yeah I need to hit Joe up for some fountains that feature specific colors, blues, greens, reds, purple, you know to set up some fountain fronts. I guess that will give me something to start researching with Bobs new A-Z Guide. Brands are limited. We have TNT and very little of anything else now. Blockbuster had some Black Cat, but I don’t think they will be back after being aquired by TNT. The Pahrump shops only carry a small selection of fountains. Most folks that drive all the way to Pahrump are not looking for fountains if you know what I mean.

LOL

LIGHTUMUP · November 28th, 2006, 12:11 AM

12 silvery cones- 3 fans of 4 starting at 15 sec. intervals w/ 6 96 shot color pearls. (some assembley required.) Not quite S+S of course.

**JoeRatman** · November 28th, 2006, 09:36 AM

Black Cat had Spectrum fountains that were specific colors.

Blue Avalanche - multiple shades of blue, deep, pale and iridescent.
Reaping Harvest - multiple shades of gold, yellow and amber.
Mercury Rising - multiple shades of red, bright red through to crimson.
Electric Forest - multiple shades of green, the whole pastoral range.

Blue Avalanche lasted 69 seconds. It is my favorite blue fountain. They are all rated for "a minute", so they probably similar duration of just over a minute.

climber · November 28th, 2006, 10:59 AM

Keep the votes coming.

shrapnel · November 28th, 2006, 03:24 PM

RR Crazy Cone Gold gets my vote here, for the third year straight, nice single effect... gold spray up to 20' at it's peak.

climber · November 28th, 2006, 08:47 PM

Hey Shrap

How long does that Crazy Cone last (Duration)?

**JoeRatman** · November 28th, 2006, 08:55 PM

The crazy cone generally lasts 32 seconds. But I had some this year that only lasted about 25 and they did not go as tall as previous years. They did not have as much comp as they did from previous years (lighter).

shrapnel · November 28th, 2006, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by climber

Hey Shrap

How long does that Crazy Cone last (Duration)?

25-30 seconds, I think it doesn't last as long as some cause it's really pushin the comp out fast to get it's height, these things really have a loud hiss to them.

climber · November 28th, 2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeRatman

The crazy cone generally lasts 32 seconds. But I had some this year that only lasted about 25 and they did not go as tall as previous years. They did not have as much comp as they did from previous years (lighter).

Yes, the famous product changes from year to year is really frustrating at times.

shrapnel · November 28th, 2006, 09:30 PM

I had three batches of Crazy Cone's this year and was given a head's up that they had been "toned down" The first batch was exceptional, used them in my fourth show. started planning the next shoot and tested batch 2....crap, scratched them from the show and threw them in a box. Grabbed one the other night and lit it out of boredom.....exceptional! Welcome to fireworks.

Even had one explode in my fourth show and heard some others were having problems also.

InOuterSpace · November 28th, 2006, 11:15 PM

Silvery Cone
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/sh...cat/575/page/1

Tower of Power(Matrix Brand)
http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/sh...cat/500/page/1

Chris

countryboy7978 · November 29th, 2006, 09:17 AM

#1 Can't say

#2 Kendo Cone, Silver Lazer
#3 Great Grizzly Dealers Choice- Nice colors and good duration for a small fountain
#4 Razzle Dazzle-The Works- This one is unique as gets very little height but gets a lot of width. It's about a 1.5" tall and 1" in diameter and lasts over a minute with intense crackling. Great little product.
#5 Not a true fountain but Starr brand Strobe Pots in White- Wow! Can you say burnt retina??

**JoeRatman** · November 29th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Yes, I agree, those Starr Strobe pots are extremely bright and long lasting (1 min). I find that all the colors (yellow, green, red, white) are really retina burning. I had five going at once during my S&S shows and 4 at Thunder on the Plains and you always get the "whats that?" and "thats bright" comments.

cejcpa · December 2nd, 2006, 03:32 PM

The Lava Lamp by FOA has been a favorite in my store. I have not found another one anything like it. I have been trying to obtain a few cases for this season but FOA in South Carolina it out.

November 27th, 2006, 01:06 PM	#7
kool Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 110	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Bang for the buck (Retail prices), you can't beat Phantom's Moondance.

November 27th, 2006, 01:12 PM	#8
St1dinoh Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: toledo, ohio Posts: 5,175	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! winda firefighter....very intense crackle __________________ If you need a 2009 price list from Millers, PM me your e-mail address and i'll send it ASAP. new KOD's: http://www.pyrouniverse.com/gallery2...237/ppuser/109

November 27th, 2006, 03:04 PM	#11
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,592	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Forward or Kendo cone is very similar or the same as the Red Rhino/Forward Silver laser cone. Silvery is different. It is quiet (cool wooshing sound) and the spray is very bright white and thick. Behomoth is gets my vote for fountain of the year. __________________ PGII Certified Licensed MN Outdoor Fireworks Operator Licensed MN Indoor/Proximate Fireworks Operator

November 27th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#13
revkev Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 58	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Winda's FireFighter. Reaches 15-20 feet at its apogee.

November 28th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#16
LIGHTUMUP Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 130	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! 12 silvery cones- 3 fans of 4 starting at 15 sec. intervals w/ 6 96 shot color pearls. (some assembley required.) Not quite S+S of course.

November 27th, 2006, 10:34 AM	#1
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November 27th, 2006, 11:12 AM	#2
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November 27th, 2006, 11:13 AM	#3
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November 27th, 2006, 11:16 AM	#4
leeca Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: So California Posts: 3,585	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! It was not the biggest but it was different.. Brothers Keg Party has my vote for 2006 Fountain of the Year! PS since we are not limited to 2006 items.. Phantom Newyork Harbor is still #1 __________________ Help preserve fireworks in America Join The Fireworks Alliance. It is far better to have fireworks and no money, than it is to have money and no fireworks. Last edited by leeca; November 27th, 2006 at 11:34 AM.

November 27th, 2006, 11:46 AM	#5
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November 28th, 2006, 09:36 AM	#17
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,592	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Black Cat had Spectrum fountains that were specific colors. Blue Avalanche - multiple shades of blue, deep, pale and iridescent. Reaping Harvest - multiple shades of gold, yellow and amber. Mercury Rising - multiple shades of red, bright red through to crimson. Electric Forest - multiple shades of green, the whole pastoral range. Blue Avalanche lasted 69 seconds. It is my favorite blue fountain. They are all rated for "a minute", so they probably similar duration of just over a minute. __________________ PGII Certified Licensed MN Outdoor Fireworks Operator Licensed MN Indoor/Proximate Fireworks Operator

November 28th, 2006, 10:59 AM	#18
climber Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 571	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Keep the votes coming. __________________ GUNDERSON'S AMAZING FIREWORKS *FIREWORKS SUPER OUTLET* 712-203-0666 International & Domestic Fireworks Consultant brad.gunderson@gafinc.net

November 28th, 2006, 03:24 PM	#19
shrapnel Subforum Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,547	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! RR Crazy Cone Gold gets my vote here, for the third year straight, nice single effect... gold spray up to 20' at it's peak. __________________ Hale's!www.halefireworks.comIMO...Best racks, pyrogear.net Meet me in St Louie Louie! (Sept 23rd - 26th 2010 St Louis shoot)

November 28th, 2006, 08:47 PM	#20
climber Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 571	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Hey Shrap How long does that Crazy Cone last (Duration)? __________________ GUNDERSON'S AMAZING FIREWORKS *FIREWORKS SUPER OUTLET* 712-203-0666 International & Domestic Fireworks Consultant brad.gunderson@gafinc.net

November 28th, 2006, 08:55 PM	#21
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,592	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! The crazy cone generally lasts 32 seconds. But I had some this year that only lasted about 25 and they did not go as tall as previous years. They did not have as much comp as they did from previous years (lighter). __________________ PGII Certified Licensed MN Outdoor Fireworks Operator Licensed MN Indoor/Proximate Fireworks Operator

November 28th, 2006, 09:30 PM	#24
shrapnel Subforum Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,547	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! I had three batches of Crazy Cone's this year and was given a head's up that they had been "toned down" The first batch was exceptional, used them in my fourth show. started planning the next shoot and tested batch 2....crap, scratched them from the show and threw them in a box. Grabbed one the other night and lit it out of boredom.....exceptional! Welcome to fireworks. Even had one explode in my fourth show and heard some others were having problems also. __________________ Hale's!www.halefireworks.comIMO...Best racks, pyrogear.net Meet me in St Louie Louie! (Sept 23rd - 26th 2010 St Louis shoot)

November 28th, 2006, 11:15 PM	#25
InOuterSpace Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 203	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Silvery Cone http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/sh...cat/575/page/1 Tower of Power(Matrix Brand) http://www.pyroreview.com/gallery/sh...cat/500/page/1 Chris __________________ __________________________________________________________ PGI Member WPAG Member PyroReview Moderator

November 29th, 2006, 09:17 AM	#26
countryboy7978 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NW Indy Posts: 1,245	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! #1 Can't say #2 Kendo Cone, Silver Lazer #3 Great Grizzly Dealers Choice- Nice colors and good duration for a small fountain #4 Razzle Dazzle-The Works- This one is unique as gets very little height but gets a lot of width. It's about a 1.5" tall and 1" in diameter and lasts over a minute with intense crackling. Great little product. #5 Not a true fountain but Starr brand Strobe Pots in White- Wow! Can you say burnt retina??

November 29th, 2006, 09:27 AM	#27
JoeRatman Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,592	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! Yes, I agree, those Starr Strobe pots are extremely bright and long lasting (1 min). I find that all the colors (yellow, green, red, white) are really retina burning. I had five going at once during my S&S shows and 4 at Thunder on the Plains and you always get the "whats that?" and "thats bright" comments. __________________ PGII Certified Licensed MN Outdoor Fireworks Operator Licensed MN Indoor/Proximate Fireworks Operator

December 2nd, 2006, 03:32 PM	#28
cejcpa Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fairhope, Alabama Posts: 199	Re: 2006 Fountain of the Year! The Lava Lamp by FOA has been a favorite in my store. I have not found another one anything like it. I have been trying to obtain a few cases for this season but FOA in South Carolina it out.