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That will be quite the finale! Honestly, as you probably already know, you aren't missing out on a lot going heavy on non-pro 1.4. It is super nice...

I have to concur with @BMoore on the above. My plan now is to go to a almost local (45 min drive away) year round retail distributor (NOT the purple...

Might epic show traumamed! I'm still learning and have barely touched my toes into the 1.4 pro product line, but managed a 5-station 54-cue show...

In my opinion the old early Spring purchasing strategy went out the window starting in 2020. Every year since there has been some headwind affecting...

So what does all this uncertainty mean in practical terms? From a price standpoint, February is usually the best month to buy from wholesalers....

@BMoore, that's a good point as well (suppliers delaying/cancelling orders out of concern over tariffs making product unsellable due to increased...

I wouldn't get too excited just yet. As far as I know the new 25% is just a threat at this point. Even though the words "effective immediately" were...

Gah. Just about the worst possible timing for fireworks pricing. Guess my buy this year is going to be quite a bit less than planned now, unless...

Thanks BMoore - just got the same email.

Yes, the new 25% would be added to the current tariffs bringing it back up to I think 55%. I received an e-mail from one supplier already saying that...

Here something from the National Fireworks Association. . . From Dec. 2025 Senator Britt Advocates for the Firework Industry During Senate...

And I may have spoken too soon. The new 25% tariffs may, in fact, be additive, based on information in an article I just read. Still unclear at this...

Agreed with the above. If there is any relief to come, it will be beyond this year. Also just announced were a new round of 25% tariffs on any...

A supreme court ruling on tariffs is expected any time. Next round of rulings comes out tomorrow, but no way to know if tariffs will be part of that...

Yeah... it's ugly out there. Prices on some of my usual products are up 25-30% compared to this time last year, and my two main suppliers (AWF and...

There is definitely a learning curve to it. I have been bit by setup timing myself in the past. Whatever you do, make sure you record though! One of...

I haven't been laser focused on the subject, but nothing I've seen recently. I expect that costs this year will be up - maybe significantly - over...

^ Good advice. I was speaking only of the possibility water that wicked down the fuse and into the cake interior, possibly fouling the first lift...

This might sound different , I feel more comfortable re- using Display Shells more than cakes. With Display Shells that do not fire I can visually...

Impressive Show. Amazing what can be done these days with all 1.4. I might have to give those Raccoon Pro shells another look. Tried them shortly...

Maybe a stupid question, but are you sure the initiators ignited? If water indeed ran down the wire the most likely point of failure would be at the...

I can't say with any authority, but if no water got into the cake and fouled the first lift charge in the chain, then I'd guess they will probably...

That is a good question. I dont know the answer to it just hope someone else that does can answer it.

Nice show.

I don't have any clips up online. Have only done two Cobra fired shows so far, and neither was much to brag about, if I'm being honest. I ended up...

. . Here is another video that explains things also. To me it sounds like trouble and they brought it to market before they perfected it. Read some...

here's a video of the inner workings.