Dave Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 A client of mine has a need to hang a lightweight drape across a span of 7 metres, with supports only at each end. I've used Trilite 200 ladder section to do this before, but it's a bit overkill for them and I'm wondering if there's an alternative. Apart from Trilite 100, which I don't like the look of, does anyone know of any "mini" ladder trusses? I'm not aware of any, but I might not be looking hard enough. Or is there a better solution? It needs to be able to be split into sections for touring. Thanks, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Would some short lengths of (?alu / steel) scaff and scaff couplers be strong enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 Ah but truss looks soooo much sexier (esp. when uplit in #346) Stu(Sorry, the LX in me getting through) Woohoo 100th Post! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 Would some short lengths of (?alu / steel) scaff and scaff couplers be strong enough?I have considered making up a pole as you suggest, but it would undoubtedly sag a bit over the distance. Steel would be less likely to sag than aluminium, but it would be a lot heavier, which I don't like. Also, it must be simple enough to be able to be rigged by dancers :D. Ah but truss looks soooo much sexier (esp. when uplit in #346)I think the drape would end up covering the truss, but I know what you mean. Spoken like a true lampie ;). Could you enlighten (sorry) me as to what 346 is. It's not in my Lee swatchbook! I'd guess it's a blue of some sort. Thanks, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Ah but truss looks soooo much sexier (esp. when uplit in #346)I think the drape would end up covering the truss, but I know what you mean. Spoken like a true lampie :D. Could you enlighten (sorry) me as to what 346 is. It's not in my Lee swatchbook! I'd guess it's a blue of some sort. Thanks, Dave. #346 is Rosco 346 Tropical Magenta. Nearest Lee match would probably be L328 Follies Pink. #349 Fisher Fushia is nice too. Of course L181 would be nice or L729 Scuba Blue. Anyway, I digress! Or L707 ;) Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Prolyte Products do a "decorative" truss range: the E15 or the E20 should do the job - it's a bit better made (IMO) than the trilite stuff, but probably more expensive too... Prolyte If you read the blurb, it reckons in regard to the smallest version; "Due to its compactness paired to high-tech looks, this truss offers the ideal solution for small boots or displays." Boots? Doesn't sound very comfy. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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