Flares

[russycarps]

Anyone die? Lose a limb? An eye? Get horrifically burned? Get badly burned? Get a teeny tiny burn?

No?

Thought not.

[drewsstrat]

Getting a bit much , and pointless during Coldplay who brought their own ammo

[arcade fireman]

Flares for the Other Stage headliner are usually a great call. Just has that sort of atmosphere to it. Using them during the day or for  Pyramid headliner doesn't have the same effect IMO. 

[NoBallGames]

Didn't see that many. Quite a few at Coldplay's set though. 

[Hugh Jass]

Saw some during Madness, which made no sense.

[FuzzyDunlop]

There was one about 10/15m behind me at Underworld, no problem.

[TheBurns]

They are fine, add atmosphere if anything

There was one at Fatima Yamaha in the wow tent at 6 which I enjoyed.

[Nickyboy]

Yep - I liked the flares.  Smoke a bit choking, but no worse than all the fag smokers in the crowds

 

[nikkic]

Heard there were loads during Earth, Wind and Fire. 

[SwedgeAntilles]

I got mud all over the bottoms of mine. 

[rubenz]

During lcd soundsytem everytime someone lit a flare the security guy jumped over the soundesk barrier and made them put it out . Must have extinguished at least 4 which involved getting the flare person down off someones shoulders and stamping it out. 

Edited June 30, 2016 by rubenz

[kemosabe]

They look brilliant. 

Although the guy who lit one near us for Band of Horses in the John Peel got a bit of a telling off!!

[musky]

Anyone here actually stand for long beneath someone holding a flare?

No?

Thought not.

[dentalplan]

But if it was a football fan holding a flare...

[strummer77]

41 minutes ago, russycarps said:

Anyone die? Lose a limb? An eye? Get horrifically burned? Get badly burned? Get a teeny tiny burn?

No?

Thought not.

In fairness one clipped me on the head on the way down at the Chems last year and it fucking hurt. But generally seem fine...

Edited June 30, 2016 by strummer77

[alibear]

Are flares actually banned at the festival? I was thinking this the other day. If they are, they don't really hammer home the message as much, not like "don't pee on the land", for example.

[mr gumby]

49 minutes ago, russycarps said:

Anyone die? Lose a limb? An eye? Get horrifically burned? Get badly burned? Get a teeny tiny burn?

No?

Thought not.

As it happens, a friend of mine did get burned on the arm by one. Nothing life-changing admittedly, probably similar to getting spat at by a chip pan. Still the kind of thing that can spoil your enjoyment of a gig, though. What's more important, though, is the fact that the pissed-up arsehole holding said flare had no idea whether the hot crap dripping off it would land on her arm, in her eye, or on the 3 year old child she had with her (and before you say she shouldn't have a young child with her in a crowd after dark, this was during Madness, in mid-afternoon). 

So, how about you shut up, and stop acting like you know everything, you arrogant cockwomble? 

[djdavejohnson]

I don't have that much of an issue towards them, and I like what they add to the atmosphere. I get the safety arguments, and yes I guess there is an element of danger compared to not having the flare in the first place. But there's far more people drugged up who could potentially cause danger. Especially those that go too far, can't handle it etc. (btw I'm not calling for a ban or saying I disagree with drugs, I've dabbled myself). Same could be said to those that can't handle their alcohol. I guess my point is how far to you go with trying to stamp potential dangers out? 

Heck what do I know, I guess I just have a liberal attitude to these things (in the literal sense, not in the political sense).

For the record during Coldplay a guy standing a foot behind me lit several flares, and I didn't feel in particular danger. The first time the sound made me jump a little as I wasn't expecting it though!

Edited June 30, 2016 by djdavejohnson

[giantkatestacks]

I have to say on this I have to disagree with you Russy. I don't want them anywhere near my kids in a crowded situation. There were some very near us during Adele.

[NoBallGames]

All I know is I sure would not want the responsibility of a flare in that environment. Barely can handle the responsibility of not spilling my beer.

[justperfect]

At least the flares look good. It's those shit smoke bombs I have a problem with 

[russycarps]

44 minutes ago, mr gumby said:

As it happens, a friend of mine did get burned on the arm by one. Nothing life-changing admittedly, probably similar to getting spat at by a chip pan. Still the kind of thing that can spoil your enjoyment of a gig, though. What's more important, though, is the fact that the pissed-up arsehole holding said flare had no idea whether the hot crap dripping off it would land on her arm, in her eye, or on the 3 year old child she had with her (and before you say she shouldn't have a young child with her in a crowd after dark, this was during Madness, in mid-afternoon). 

So, how about you shut up, and stop acting like you know everything, you arrogant cockwomble? 

So it's about as painful as someone accidentally touching you with their cigarette then.

Ban smoking! 

[Spindles]

1 hour ago, musky said:

Anyone here actually stand for long beneath someone holding a flare?

No?

Thought not.

I did, during coldplay.  There aren't any sparks, as it appears from a distance, the foamy stuff is just really brightly lit as it flies off so it looks like sparks falling, no burning material is ejected.  I got some foam on me, it brushed off.  

[balti-pie]

Mr Gumby  I'm with you my brother 

[Migraine]

I was stood next to someone at Arcadia, as long as they hold them in the air it's fine although the guy got a bit of a shock when he realised he wasn't holding it far enough down and his hand got a tad warm.