2006 Rocket of the Year!

climber · November 27th, 2006, 10:38 AM

Please post the Rocket you would call Best for 2006!

leeca · November 27th, 2006, 11:14 AM

Supermans were the best Rocket for 2006.. To bad that they are history thanks to the CPCS.. Same with Thunder Sticks

jeff wilson · November 27th, 2006, 11:47 AM

No vote
I do not like rockets--I think they are dangerous

vegasfire · November 27th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeca

Supermans were the best Rocket for 2006.. To bad that they are history thanks to the CPCS.. Same with Thunder Sticks

I'll second that, Lee. Another vote for Supermans.

kgb · November 27th, 2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leeca

Supermans were the best Rocket for 2006..

I was wondering what happened to those rockets.I remember hearing good things about these rockets but the place that I went to stopped carrying them.I kind of figured they got pulled.

Even though rockets have improved some over the years,I still find them to be pretty dissappointing.

I'll give my vote to a small rocket since big rocket breaks suck.

Brothers Screaming Cracklers rocket....nice screaming whistle on the way up.

shortfusejay · November 27th, 2006, 12:15 PM

Yeah I am picky when it comes to rockets. I won't buy a rocket that has a round stick or a flimsy one. I still think the KAR/Night Witch are the best I have shot. With Dominators and Zou Shi darn close.

Italteen3 · November 27th, 2006, 12:36 PM

I am going to say Superman's as well. Had a 40 shot rack of them in a finale and the crowd loved it. Though since they were pulled for obvious reasons my next vote would be towards Smiling from Ear to Ear. Another crowd favorite and extremely innovative and precise for consumer fireworks.

climber · November 27th, 2006, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortfusejay

Yeah I am picky when it comes to rockets. I won't buy a rocket that has a round stick or a flimsy one. I still think the KAR/Night Witch are the best I have shot. With Dominators and Zou Shi darn close.

Hey Jay

What are the Zou Shi?

shortfusejay · November 27th, 2006, 02:01 PM

Actually they are Zhou Si I believe. I picked them up a few years ago at Patriotic. They had REALLY good multi color breaks. I think one of the bigger PA retailers still carry them.....Spectacular or North East maybe??

Ah here they are it is Northeast......number 18 on the list no pic though but great rockets. They are 6 to a box and the package is just a plain white box...at least they used to be.

http://www.northeastfireworks.com/Pr...rockets_f.html

revkev · November 27th, 2006, 06:38 PM

Wanted to get my hands on Night Witches but couldn't. The best I've seen are Forward Powerball Rockets.

climber · November 27th, 2006, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shortfusejay

Actually they are Zhou Si I believe. I picked them up a few years ago at Patriotic. They had REALLY good multi color breaks. I think one of the bigger PA retailers still carry them.....Spectacular or North East maybe??

Ah here they are it is Northeast......number 18 on the list no pic though but great rockets. They are 6 to a box and the package is just a plain white box...at least they used to be.

http://www.northeastfireworks.com/Pr...rockets_f.html

How much are they a case?

shortfusejay · November 27th, 2006, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by climber

How much are they a case?

I couldn't answer that for you. The ones I bought at Patriotic were in the retail store years back and I don't recall them ever having them in cases. I don't know if Northeast does case sales. I am curious to know though too.

climber · November 28th, 2006, 09:21 PM

could use a few more "compliant" products to be posted in this catagory

Italteen3 · November 28th, 2006, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by climber

could use a few more "compliant" products to be posted in this catagory

Post #7. If you didn't accept the "non-compliant" rocket, my second choice was Smiling from Ear to Ear rockets by WC.

All in all great rockets. Compared darn well to professional smiley faces minus the duration and obviously much smaller in size. Ive seen much worse patterned smiles at pro shows then any of these rockets.

St1dinoh · November 28th, 2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revkev

The best I've seen are Forward Powerball Rockets.

^X2

best "shell on a stick" i've ever seen. if you watch the very end of the video posted of prodigital, sfx, and i's show on the river you can see 6 of them going off right along side 138 fire pheonixes. the powerballs were at the very end of the racks so they are at the very tail end of the rocket finale.

the breaks are very big, bright, and symetrical. can't ask for more legaly from a 1.4 rocket. i'm holding onto a case of them right now and i think i'll have to send the whole lot of them skyward this new years.

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

PyroKing's-Dominator Rockets

pyrology · November 29th, 2006, 03:54 PM

I 2nd the forward powerball I had a couple dz and they were great. Maybe not the highest, but nice "effects".

Scorpion07 · November 30th, 2006, 06:39 PM

Definately KAR/Night Witch rockets.

portagepyro · November 30th, 2006, 08:17 PM

Another Vote for KAR/Night Witches

November 30th, 2006, 08:58 PM

Phantom Fireworks Phoenix Silverwave Rockets.

700sf · December 1st, 2006, 08:23 AM

I found a real good one this year. It's called Whistling Missile the height is perfect along with the Gold Brocade effect. It has a Squirrel Label, never heard of this brand before but awsome rocket and it's perfectly legal

RudyG · December 4th, 2006, 05:19 PM

I shot a couple of Superman rockets over the weekend. I can see why it has received so many votes.

Hollywood · December 4th, 2006, 08:39 PM

You cannot forget the Flashing Strobe Rockets, Glorius Double Time, and United Pyro's Orbital Bomb Rockets.
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missinglink · December 5th, 2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood

You cannot forget the Flashing Strobe Rockets, Glorius Double Time, and United Pyro's Orbital Bomb Rockets.
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LETS WAKE UP THE NEIGHBORS !!!

I am not a big rocket guy but my vote goes to Glorious Double Time too. I don't usually buy rockets opting for shells which have a better bang for the buck. I bought several packages of four from BC's place in WA as I had seen them on the demo DVD. Very nice!!!

Dan · December 5th, 2006, 07:47 AM

I pretty much hate rockets, and have no use for them, but the best "compliant" I have ever shot is the Pyroking Dominator rocket.

Dan

Deweycoon · December 5th, 2006, 08:53 AM

Come on Dan, what about that rocket cake you let off in Nov.?
That was an exciting few moments.....RUUUN

Pyro Llama77 · December 5th, 2006, 09:43 AM

I'll take Night Witch(KAR76) or Glorious Glittering Willow.

I've shot 1 Flashing Strobe rocket, god forbid if one of those malfunctioned!

Dan · December 5th, 2006, 01:59 PM

Dewey,

precisely WHY I do NOT like rockets!! as Forest says, "Ya never know what you're gonna get."

Run Forest Run!

Dan

Pyroman6000 · December 5th, 2006, 06:23 PM

I'll second the Night Witches!

Also Cannon's Pinball rockets- perfect rings out of those bad boys.
Smiling from Ear to Ear are great too.

I've heard that Red Rhino's Metallica rockets are at least as good as Night Witches, but without the quality control issues. I have not had a chance to light my pack yet...

for good old fashioned fun, I always liked the Tigerhead brand Feirce Tiger Soaring rockets. LOUD screech of a whistle, then turns to a gold comet for a sec or two, then gave off s spray of red and green stars. Real attention getters.

As for cases from Northeast, you need to ask Bob . Usually depends on how much of the item he has and how well it sells. I have no clue what he'd want for one though... i do know they were in stock as of last friday. they are now packed in an open topped box, like so many others, but they look to be the same ones I always loved! He also has Night Witches, Metallicas, Glittering Willows, Fire Phoenix's and many others.

**graybeard** · May 18th, 2007, 09:40 AM

[Moderator's Note] A new thread titled 2007 rocket recommendations has been started. The most recent post's added to the thread were moved there. Please put all new info Re: rockets on that thread
http://www.pyrouniverse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7643

November 27th, 2006, 10:38 AM	#1
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November 27th, 2006, 11:14 AM	#2
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November 27th, 2006, 11:47 AM	#3
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November 27th, 2006, 12:15 PM	#6
shortfusejay Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Pa Posts: 1,266	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! Yeah I am picky when it comes to rockets. I won't buy a rocket that has a round stick or a flimsy one. I still think the KAR/Night Witch are the best I have shot. With Dominators and Zou Shi darn close.

November 27th, 2006, 02:01 PM	#9
shortfusejay Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Pa Posts: 1,266	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! Actually they are Zhou Si I believe. I picked them up a few years ago at Patriotic. They had REALLY good multi color breaks. I think one of the bigger PA retailers still carry them.....Spectacular or North East maybe?? Ah here they are it is Northeast......number 18 on the list no pic though but great rockets. They are 6 to a box and the package is just a plain white box...at least they used to be. http://www.northeastfireworks.com/Pr...rockets_f.html Last edited by shortfusejay; November 27th, 2006 at 02:50 PM.

November 27th, 2006, 12:36 PM	#7
Italteen3 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere... Posts: 688	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! I am going to say Superman's as well. Had a 40 shot rack of them in a finale and the crowd loved it. Though since they were pulled for obvious reasons my next vote would be towards Smiling from Ear to Ear. Another crowd favorite and extremely innovative and precise for consumer fireworks. __________________ Great golds, bright blues, & big bangs.....dont you love fireworks!

November 27th, 2006, 06:38 PM	#10
revkev Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 58	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! Wanted to get my hands on Night Witches but couldn't. The best I've seen are Forward Powerball Rockets.

November 28th, 2006, 09:21 PM	#13
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November 28th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#16
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November 29th, 2006, 03:54 PM	#17
pyrology Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Just left of the right coast.. Posts: 249	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! I 2nd the forward powerball I had a couple dz and they were great. Maybe not the highest, but nice "effects".

November 30th, 2006, 06:39 PM	#18
Scorpion07 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 168	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! Definately KAR/Night Witch rockets. __________________ Scorpion07 PGI member "Fireworks, Kid! They can't keep their eyes off them." ~Cholo, LAND OF THE DEAD

November 30th, 2006, 08:17 PM	#19
portagepyro Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 155	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! Another Vote for KAR/Night Witches

November 30th, 2006, 08:58 PM	#20
Aric Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! Phantom Fireworks Phoenix Silverwave Rockets.

December 1st, 2006, 08:23 AM	#21
700sf Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 804	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! I found a real good one this year. It's called Whistling Missile the height is perfect along with the Gold Brocade effect. It has a Squirrel Label, never heard of this brand before but awsome rocket and it's perfectly legal

December 4th, 2006, 05:19 PM	#22
RudyG Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,916	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! I shot a couple of Superman rockets over the weekend. I can see why it has received so many votes. __________________ Rudy Member in good standing of Double D's PPP club

December 4th, 2006, 08:39 PM	#23
Hollywood Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hammond, IN Posts: 259	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! You cannot forget the Flashing Strobe Rockets, Glorius Double Time, and United Pyro's Orbital Bomb Rockets. ___________________ LETS WAKE UP THE NEIGHBORS !!! Last edited by Hollywood; December 4th, 2006 at 09:47 PM.

December 5th, 2006, 07:47 AM	#25
Dan Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,152	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! I pretty much hate rockets, and have no use for them, but the best "compliant" I have ever shot is the Pyroking Dominator rocket. Dan __________________ VICTORY FIREWORKS and HALE'S---Best fireworks at the best prices! period. Type 54 1.3g permit holder Indoor/proximate certified in WI & MN Member PGI Pyroreview Administrator

December 5th, 2006, 08:53 AM	#26
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December 5th, 2006, 09:43 AM	#27
Pyro Llama77 Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hubbard, Ohio Posts: 267	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! I'll take Night Witch(KAR76) or Glorious Glittering Willow. I've shot 1 Flashing Strobe rocket, god forbid if one of those malfunctioned! Last edited by Pyro Llama77; December 5th, 2006 at 10:26 AM. Reason: adding on text

December 5th, 2006, 01:59 PM	#28
Dan Supporting Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,152	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! Dewey, precisely WHY I do NOT like rockets!! as Forest says, "Ya never know what you're gonna get." Run Forest Run! Dan __________________ VICTORY FIREWORKS and HALE'S---Best fireworks at the best prices! period. Type 54 1.3g permit holder Indoor/proximate certified in WI & MN Member PGI Pyroreview Administrator

December 5th, 2006, 06:23 PM	#29
Pyroman6000 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 996	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! I'll second the Night Witches! Also Cannon's Pinball rockets- perfect rings out of those bad boys. Smiling from Ear to Ear are great too. I've heard that Red Rhino's Metallica rockets are at least as good as Night Witches, but without the quality control issues. I have not had a chance to light my pack yet... for good old fashioned fun, I always liked the Tigerhead brand Feirce Tiger Soaring rockets. LOUD screech of a whistle, then turns to a gold comet for a sec or two, then gave off s spray of red and green stars. Real attention getters. As for cases from Northeast, you need to ask Bob . Usually depends on how much of the item he has and how well it sells. I have no clue what he'd want for one though... i do know they were in stock as of last friday. they are now packed in an open topped box, like so many others, but they look to be the same ones I always loved! He also has Night Witches, Metallicas, Glittering Willows, Fire Phoenix's and many others.

May 18th, 2007, 09:40 AM	#30
graybeard Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,895	Re: 2006 Rocket of the Year! [Moderator's Note] A new thread titled 2007 rocket recommendations has been started. The most recent post's added to the thread were moved there. Please put all new info Re: rockets on that thread http://www.pyrouniverse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7643 Last edited by graybeard; May 18th, 2007 at 09:46 AM.