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  1. revsfan44

    revsfan44 Member

    Jun 2, 2007
    Providence / Amherst
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    wow, alot of cob-webs on this thread. :D

    anyway, for next season, i want to do some 2-pole flags, but a legit 2 feet, but wider than long. would anyone be interested in joining me in this? it would look really wierd if i was the only one with a 2-pole flag.

    i was thinking of having 1 "dont give up the ship" one split in quarters saying
    RE-VS
    19-95

    feedback appreciated.
     
  2. GOREVS3000

    GOREVS3000 Moderator
    Staff Member

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Sep 18, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    2 de Mayo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    *blows dust off thread*

    *cough
    *cough



    So it appears that "the whole mess is resolved" and we now have flags. I've been appointed flag czar dude guy.

    So...Flags a few things.

    Want to bring a flag to the game? Great! Here is what you need to do...
    1. Get your flag. Get your pole. (HEH)
    2. Send me a PM to schedule a time to get your flag so I can bring it down to Foxborough for Cathal to pass to security.
    3. Day of game get your flag from me (or Evan or Mike) inside the Fort.
    4. Wave it.

    Your flag will be kept at the stadium for the duration of the season. If you want to take it home with you remember that in order to bring it into the next game you need to go through the process all over.

    Special Notes:
    If your flag pole is over 15 feet make sure it is retractable for safety and storage reasons.
    If your flag is over 6'x6' make sure it is flame retardant. Evan can explain to you how do to that. It has to be tested by Cathal and some security dudes to comply with Massachusetts laws and regulations.
    No obscene images (like Jesus giving the finger or 2 Girls 1 Cup, I am looking at you TFC)
    Um...for US Matches we'll just change flags at the game on the poles.
     
  3. Weber King

    Weber King Member

    Sep 28, 2001
    North Andover, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Is this certain? 'Cause if it wasn't, that would kinda suck and stuff...

    Good work guys, we are making good progress and it's only 1 home game into the season!
     
  4. mrt/MLS

    mrt/MLS Member

    Oct 11, 2003
    CT
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    this is great.

    good work to all involved in getting this thing off the ground.
     
  5. The Magpie

    The Magpie Member

    Nov 19, 1998
    Cambridge, MA
    Garrett, have you confirmed this with Cathal?
     
  6. GOREVS3000

    GOREVS3000 Moderator
    Staff Member

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Sep 18, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    2 de Mayo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    He has doublecheck with US Soccer but as far as he is concerned we can change the flags (not the poles) inside that are already approved inside the stadium or arrange a similar set up for US games.
     
  7. JMMUSA8

    JMMUSA8 New Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Webster
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What would the FO like the pole to be made out of?
     
  8. The Magpie

    The Magpie Member

    Nov 19, 1998
    Cambridge, MA
    Steve,

    I specifically asked Cathal about this a few weeks back and he indicated that there's no preferred material that the poles be made out of. That being said, I'd recommend using PVC or Polypropylene pipe (preferably in a grade known as "Schedule 80"), this as each type is durable, lightweight, and flexible.

    At least for PVC, the material cost to make a 5' foot pole would be about $6 dollars, and I believe you can get the material at Home Depot.

    The Polypropylene I bought last year was purchased from here:

    http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/pr...SPlastic&category_name=13672&product_id=18364
     
  9. JMMUSA8

    JMMUSA8 New Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Webster
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Thanks Evan.
     
  10. GOREVS3000

    GOREVS3000 Moderator
    Staff Member

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Sep 18, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    2 de Mayo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Please contact me ASAP if you want to get your flags with poles into the game this week.

    kthxbi
     
  11. GOREVS3000

    GOREVS3000 Moderator
    Staff Member

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Sep 18, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    2 de Mayo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I dropped off about five flags for the match on Sunday.
     
  12. GOREVS3000

    GOREVS3000 Moderator
    Staff Member

    New England Revolution
    United States
    Sep 18, 2006
    Boston
    Club:
    2 de Mayo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So...

    Does anybody know where the flags (most of which are mine) are?
     
  13. The Magpie

    The Magpie Member

    Nov 19, 1998
    Cambridge, MA
    Check with Prairie or Cathal.

    Here's an idea I had for one to possibly get done this year:

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Mattymags811

    Mattymags811 Member

    Aug 18, 2006
    Attleboro, MA
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looks good Evan.
     
  15. Straps

    Straps Member

    Nov 7, 2005
    I have them all. I arranged with Kyle to bring them to the stadium on Wednesday evening. I have had them since the Chicago game because I brought them back in my van because I had the most room.
     
  16. peabrainedidiot

    peabrainedidiot New Member

    Nov 21, 2005
    wessagussett
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    what I did for mine...
    1 1/4" thick 4 ft wood dowels- $1.50/ea (cut it in half)

    I drilled 2 holes in the pole with a bit, put 2 rivits in the flag and tied it to the pole.

    then I sharpened the bottom end of the flags into a point so I can use it as a weapon against opposing fans:D


    (just kidding, no pointy ends)
     
  17. Voodoo United

    Voodoo United Member

    Jan 7, 2008
    Easton, Ma
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I finally finished my first banner, it's roughly 5x4 and it took me about 20 hours to complete. I'm surprised on how much I loved making it. After seeing the final result, I was pleased with how it turned out and it has inspired me to make more.

    Since I'm not at the Fort I plan on placing this in front of section 106 where I sit. If it starts becoming to much of hassle to bring it in each game I'm willing to give it to who ever handles the other banners around the Fort.

    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3578317&l=4217c7bccd&id=540509535




    [​IMG]
     
  18. bwidell

    bwidell Member+

    Apr 19, 2005
    Manchester, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Looks great!
     
  19. JMMUSA8

    JMMUSA8 New Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Webster
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    So I created my flag pole. I bought a 1 inch PVC pipe and cut it down to six feet. I put end caps on the ends of them. I then drilled two holes in it for eyebolts and nuts. I tightened the eyebolt with the nut and then capped the bolt off with a cap nut. I attached quick links to the eyebolts and now this allows me to easily change the flag. I plan on storing the flagpole at the stadium and bring my flag to every game.

    1 in x 10 feet PVC Pipe - $2.48
    2 PVC caps - $0.50 ea
    1 package of quick links - $2.97
    1 package of eyebolts - $1.98
    Cap nut - $0.45 ea

    Total - $9.92 (59 cents in tax)
     
  20. The Magpie

    The Magpie Member

    Nov 19, 1998
    Cambridge, MA
    Just a suggestion, but you could pay a bit more and get Polypropelene Pipe which is a bit more flexible and less prone to breaking/shattering than PVC. That being said, this is a great example of how something can be done on the cheap and effectively.
     
  21. edlova

    edlova Member

    Nov 22, 2004
    Somerville, MA
    Sweet. Thanks for posting this, shows how easy and cheap it can be.
     
  22. patfan1

    patfan1 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Aug 19, 1999
    Nashua, NH
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Great job on this.
     
  23. peabrainedidiot

    peabrainedidiot New Member

    Nov 21, 2005
    wessagussett
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    must spread rep. beautiful
     
  24. The Magpie

    The Magpie Member

    Nov 19, 1998
    Cambridge, MA
    Again, if people are willing to pitch in/contribute money, I'm willing to design and order large flags and flagpoles for each supporters' group in The Fort. All I really need is the cash, hi-res versions of logos from Rev Army and The Rebellion, as well as some possible design ideas. Each flag/flagpole combination will cost around $200.
     
  25. JMMUSA8

    JMMUSA8 New Member

    Nov 3, 2001
    Webster
    Club:
    New England Revolution
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    How long does it take to complete one?
     

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