Story of Our Creation

The original product was created because it is very difficult and expensive to attract, train, coordinate, supervise, nourish, clothe, and retain staff in order to operate an event.

Event volunteers are NOT free. The local government mandates for on-course personnel were outrageous and costly to put up in hotels. My silent response was “I can make people cheaper than that”. Hence: A stick figure with a bicycle wheel for its head was born!!!

Naming of the Product

First came Jerry Garcia and the Deadheads. Then came Jimmy Buffett with his fun-filled Parrotheads. Since our first event was for bicyclists, it only took a couple of minutes to come up with the name Spinheads.

Everyone naturally looks to the head area for messaging. The ability to add or change the head insert to reflect the figure’s purpose was an unexpected bonus. It’s also great when the wind blows because the insert pivots and catches the eye of the viewers.

Inspiration from COLORADO

White water rapids served as the inspiration for the creation of this product. The raft material is extremely durable, survives all kinds of nasty weather, and quickly compacted for shipping anywhere in the world. The round body parts allow strong or gusty winds to easily flow by… allowing the figure to remain standing tall for all to see.

Extensive testing has proved that safety orange is the most visible at distance and especially when placed in huge crowds!!!

Uses

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Video

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Selfies

Social Frenzy

People love to pose with this tall, friendly friend. It makes a perfect backdrop for a group photo because the head insert instantly connects those gathered to an event.

Signs

Head Inserts

It is very important to optimize the size of letters, numbers and/or symbols to ensure maximum visibility at the furthest distance.

Operations

Inflate

Use a standard raft pump with a 1-inch nozzle
Pump until the upper bicep feels like a volleyball or an orange
175 – 250 pumps needed
Can fill faster using an air blower and then top-off with floor pumps

Placement

Pivot

The head insert is attached using zip ties through eyelets located at 12 and 6 o’clock. This allows the disc to pivot along centerline and let the wind pass thru. Other eyelets are located at 3 and 9 o’clock to affix the head. Check insert to make sure the unused tabs do not interfere with its ability to pivot.

Rotate

Point the figure in the designated direction or at a specific location. It may be necessary to rotate the angle slightly for sighting clarity. This often occurs when signaling continued travel along a path without turning.

Secure

2 or 3 Sandbags totaling 20-25 lbs. are used to secure the figure in place. An additional bag is suggested for windy conditions. Also, 4 tabs with 1-inch eyelets are located in the base for use with stakes or ropes.

Storage

STEP 1

Lay flat with valve open
Place body to side opposite of fill valve
Let air escape for few minutes or gently push out

STEP 2

Fold head into thirds
Width = About 15 inches
Fold arms down the torso
Center head and body in line with the open valve
Will roll toward base

STEP 3

Grab edge with 2 hands
Roll with compactness
Roll down the folded head in thirds towards the base

STEP 4

Roll folded head to neck
Keep rolling over shoulders
Folded arms = Width of roll
Keep arms aligned as roll down the torso to base

STEP 5

Slowly roll down the torso
Allow air to exit open valve
Continue rolling tightly until reach circular base
Hold rolled body in place

STEP 6

Fold over ⅓ of base
Folding base edge aligns with edge of rolled body
Press air out of base valve

STEP 7

Fold other third on top
Tuck edges as needed
Folded base aligns with width of rolled body
Gently press out air

STEP 8

Continue rollingl over base
Roll slowly to push out air
Roll as tightly as possible
Only black base shows
Final press to release air

STEP 9

Roll slowly to end of base
Allow air to exit out valve
Only black base is exposedr

STEP 10

Wrap strap around roll
Insert strap thru both rings
Split rings
Loop strap between rings

STEP 11

Hold strap in place
Pull end to tighten strap
Pull snug
Do not overtighten

STEP 12

Place in bag
Zip close

Testimonials

“It was fantastic. It gave my kids a fun place to play while I rested up from the race"

S. Roberts, Ironman Participant
“Spinheads can be placed appropriately in the roadway to stop vehicle drive around"

D. Shockey, Supervisor CSC Events
“Oh so simple and straight-forward… no explanation needed"

J. Province, Caltrans Region IV
"We really needed Spinheads to get everyone across campus. Without their use, most of the participants would have gotten lost and the key session would have been delayed by almost and hour"

Atlas Center
"They are fantastic on grass because the mesh bottom allows water, air and light to pass through. No stakes are required to hold them in place."

Sunnyside Music Festival
"Can set up Spinheads just about anywhere... hard or soft surfaces. Indoors. Outdoors. Hot, cold or wet weather too"

CO Asphalt Paving Association
"Spinheads saved me from parking on the other side of the stadium... making it very easy to find registration and the start line"

T. Howell
"An excellent way to identify both pickup and drop off locations for transit and charter buses"

CASTA
"It's a two-sided insert. You can post a message for the participants and a different one for the fans"

S. Aktinson - Napa-Sonoma
"Fantastic on the water for triathlons. Five feet taller and can serve as a rescue buoy for 8-10 participants if necessary"

Boulder Ironman
“Fun and Friendly”

S. Blackwel
"People naturally look to the head are for a communicated message ...without any need to tell them them to do so"

J. Province - Caltrans Region IV
"Safety... Safety... Safety! It's all about increasing the safety and comfort of us participants"

P. Mallory - Colfax Marathon
"Spinheads are a very friendly way to detour traffic"

Chief of Police - Town of Steamboat
"So simple.. Blow it up, add a message, and toss in a couple sandbags to hold in place"

Neighborhood Walk
"Spinheads provide the eye-catching visibility that alerts drivers and keeps us safe"

J. Anderson - Komen
"used as the focal point in the gathering hall... a perfect spot to display the tradeshow schedule"

USA Triathlon
"I needed to find the bathroom quickly and couldn't face the embarrassment to ask another"

Officer J.D. - National Mall
"Blaming runners for going the wrong way is a bad joke... especially when we are paying to run in the event"

C. Paul
"Hanging a schedule from the outstretched arm enabled the attendees to quickly find the desired speaker and check out the other options"

CFEA
"Spinheads can be placed appropriately in the roadway to stop vehicle drive around"

D. Shockey, Supervisor - CSC Events
"Sponsors only renew if get sales or exposure. Over 90% of participants look at each Spinhead to make sure they are going the right way"

T. Cappolli
"With placement of Spinhead, there were no incidents at the same dangerous intersection where we had a serious crash just last year"

G. Gardner - Golden Police 15-yr Veteran
"No downtown parking incidents or confusion of cars and RVs with the placement of Spinheads"

Officer G. Gardner - GPD, 15-year Veteran
"Safety is our top priority. Without words, direction is given and the figures let the public know workers are present"

D. Dostaller, Safety Director. - Ed Kraemer & Sons
"There is a constant demand for routing multimodal traffic. This is a huge safety issue and the cause of countless accidents and claims"

T. Mackin - Kiewit Building Group
"By supporting our team (with Spinheads), we were able to host a tremendous event. They were awesome lining the pathway to the finish line"

J. Navarrio - Lapio
"The world is moving away from banners at events.I like the idea of purposeful placement"

E. Sakalowsky - LG
"Use of your wayfinders saved us over $10,500 by eliminating the need for message boards"

M. Snodell - Fair and Facilities Manager
"Use of the Spinheads are extremely helpful when need to direct traffic and collect fees"

D. Shockey, Supervisor - CSC Events
"That pointing Spinhead saved my arm and shoulder from being sore all week!!!"

Officer D.R. - Colorado State Patro
"Use of the Spinheads eliminated my need to answer a lot of repetitive questions"

R.T. Traffic Officer - DPD, 16-yr Veteran
"I didn't have to tell the public what's going or why the street was closed, the Spinhead did all that for me"

J. R., Traffic Officer - DPD, 18-yr Veteran
"We use Spinheads all summer long to direct traffic and increase public safety"

Cmndr J. Stabile - Town of Steamboat Springs
"Motorists are unable to see the arms and legs of a safety guard when standing in the street. At best, only the colored square vest or stripes is visible"

Officer G. Gardner - GPD, 15-year Veteran
"Spinheads were a great addition to this event. They really helped with visibility and allowed us to focus on the traffic"

D. Lazzari, Denver Police- Traffic Operations Bureau
"I did speak with other Event Managers and we are interested to learn more about Spinheads for our future events"

M. Miller, Race Director - Competitor Group
"I truly think that Spinheads were a huge success. Thank you so much for being a part of our large event"

E. Stoen, Event Director - Komen Race for the Cure
"Even when a safety vest is put on, it is still difficult to see staff because only 2-inch stripes are visible... hardly a person"

D. Shockey, Staff Supervisor. - Contemporary Services Corp.
"At night, the reflective figures were very valuable and much safer because exposed skin and dark uniforms and disappear"

D. Shockey, Staff Supervisor. - Contemporary Services Corp.
"The two-sided sign is fantastic: One side to inform the general public while a different message posted for participants"

Sergeant Traffic Operations. - DPD, 26-year Veteran
"I could use 3-4 Spinheads just for gear check. We also could use a few to help volunteers find the volunteer tent"

A. Lopez, Volunteer Dir. - RNR Marathon
"Past career fairs had only 2-3 student show up before the doors opened. Spinheads drew over 3 dozen... 1200% more"

T. Oldweiler - DU Employer Relations Mgr.
"Placing these tall figures in the road increases safety by allowing his staff to perform their services off the road."

D. Shockey, Supervisor - CSC Events
"With placement of Spinhead, there were no incidents at the same dangerous intersection where we had a serious crash just last year"

G. Gardner - Golden Police 15-yr Veteran
"The stroke victim was saved by being able to find the med tent quickly.The Red Cross was seen above the crowd and responders followed the pointing arm"

C. Bowdre, ER Director
"The meaning of these way finders was readily understood: Go that way. No advanced notice was required "

J. Rodriquez, ADCO - County Fair and Facilities
"Improved competition by giving (elite athletes) the chance to strategize and plan ahead"

J. Hulsey - Race Director, OKC Marathon
“We use Spinheads all summer long to direct traffic and increase public safety”

Cmndr J. Stabile - Town of Steamboat Springs
"should be used for Presidential Inauguration because there will be a million people wandering around the Mall without effective directions"

S. Jones - US Park Police National Mal
"Eliminated the need for 3-4 volunteers plus signs plus flags for each of 16 street corners used to execute our mass start"

A. Odenthal - Race Director, Bloomsday
"Solves clear need for better visibility of officers and road closures"

R.V. Traffic Officer - DPD, 22-year Veteran
"Cones and barricades get hit all the time because they get blocked from view by other vehicles and go unseen until in the intersection"

Traffic Officer R.V. - DPD, 16-year Veteran
"This is a no-brainer. Spinheads are highly visible above the crowds and instantly tell everyone where to go"

J. Hulsey - Race Director, OKC Marathon
"Everyone simply looked at the color-coded head insert and made their way to the appropriate race entrance"

A. Odenthal - Race Director, Bloomsday
"So much better. Spinheads help me to get seen by vehicles when standing in the road"

Boulder Police - Parking and Traffic Officer
"Invaluable asset to our tour: Giving turn-by-turn navigation thru towns,assisting with emergency detours, and increasing overall visibility & safety"

Tour Director C.S. - Ride the Rockies
"Worked perfectly without any advanced instruction or real need to have volunteers do the sorting of the huge crowd"

A. Odenthal - Race Director, Bloomsday
"Spinheads were extremely effective at redirecting the crowd without need for police, staff or volunteers"

US Park Police - 15-yr Veteran – National Mall
"Spinheads enabled us to divide and direct a huge crowd... a big problem that we were unable to solve for many years:"

Credit Union Cherry Blossom
"Immediately noticed the signs, especially the glow in early morning. Same great experience at dusk"

M Pedrucci Parks & Rec Resource Mgr
"Spinhead is my new best friend. It makes my job easy by letting people know where to go... so that l can deal with more specific problems"

Boulder Police - Parking and Traffic Officer
"Spinheads were a blessing. They provided a welcomed relief that I was still on course"

C. Branson Boulder Ironman
"The most dangerous thing police do is to stand in the roadway for traffic stops... a bigger problem than domestic violence"

M.C., DPD Traffic Officer - 19 Yr Veteran
"Use of Spinheads saved us a ton of money on voluteers"

J. Crhisten Boulder Ironman
"Aside from the savings for staff at intersections, we didn't have to deal with all the recruitment and coordination issues"

Boulder Ironman
"Putting the parking fee in the head sped up the whole process because most had the correct amount all ready to go"

CSC Staff Supervisor
"Your figures enable our parking attendants and fee collectors to stand in safer locations... off the main thoroughfare"

ADCO Fair
"I was able to honor a loved one by displaying her picture... then I got to take it home with me after the event was over"

Jack Rodgers
"Spinheads clearly marked the routes for runners and walkers making for a very successful event"

JS Rainer Komen Race for the Cure
"There's never enough cones or officers. Barricades always get beat up and ignored"

Traffic Officer J.S. DPD, 20-year Veteran
“Every sign can be seen as a way to make money …while helping the participant figure out where to go”

C Wilson - Heart Walk
“More than 60,000 converged downtown for the mass start… Spinheads made it easyto stage the participants”

A Odenthal - Bloomsday
“Your inflatable volunteers were a huge hit with our participants and a great addition to our walk”

Heart Walk
"No matter if the insert is a logo or bathroom sign, people look to the head and pay attention"

ER Holmen

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List of Events

Event Name

Count

Adams County Fair

172,000
Ameristar Resorts

1150
APC Construction

300
ARTBA

500
Atlas Institute

125
ATTSA

800
Bicycle Tour Network

400
Bike to Work Day

12000
Bloomsday

522740
Boston Athletic Association

15
Caltrans Bay Bridge

650
Caltrans Workers Memorial

4000
CAPA

1,843
CASTA Beaver Creek

375
CFEA Black Hawk

328
Cherry Blossom Washington DC

236933
Cinco de Mayo

300000
City & County of Denver

25
CO Festivals & Events

568
Colder Bolder

450
Colfax Marathon

21,450
Colorado Asphalt Paving Association

4,390
Colorado Bike Expo

1,250
Colorado Capital Campaign

136,279
Colorado Contractors Association

1,645
Colorado Dept of Transportation

243
Colorado Mounted Rangers

215
Colorado State Patrol

18
Connect2DOT

46
CSC Events - Contemporary Services Corp

18,322
CU Buffalo Classic

6,793
Democratic National Convention

89,340
Denver Heart Walk

7,500
Denver International Airport

20,500
Denver Merchandise Mart

6,870
Denver Police Department

64
Denver Public Schools

225
Destination Events

13,120
Douglas County Public Works

36
Empower Field

600
Gasparilla Distance Classic

26,422
Greeley Stampede

250,000
Indianapolis Motor Speedway

75
Interbike - Outdoor Demo

4,346
Ironman Boulder

8,148
Komen Aspen

1,244
Komen Colorado Race for the Cure

34,256
Komen Dallas

18
MIT Graduation - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

6
Montana Bicycle Racing Association

228
Mt. Blue Sky Hill Climb

842
National Emergency Management

238
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

68,420
National Multiple Sclerosis – MS150

4,640
National Park Service

12
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon

74,448
Parker Omnium

1,200
Portland Marathon Directors College

74
Project X-ITE

640
Regional Transportation District

62,500
Ride for the Pass

124
Ride the Rockies

7,320
Road Race Management

218
Rock n Roll Marathon - Denver

25
Rocky Mtn Asphalt Conf & Equipment Show

16,428
Shark Tank

250
Silicon Flatirons

143
SloHi Bicycle

1,125
Sports Authority Field

156,000
Sunnyside Music Festival

8,000
TEAMS – Las Vegas

1,300
Texas State Fair

2
Town of Steamboat Springs

4,180
Triathlon Business International

80
TriColumbia

600
U.S. Crit Finals

7,500
University of Colorado at Boulder

2,000
University of Colorado at Denver

300
University of Denver

3,000
USA Pro Challenge

15,000
USA Triathlon

175
USDOT

350
Washington Park

200
Yampa River Festival

1,000
Yeti Tribe Gathering

120

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Products

You only need a Spinhead, floor pump and sandbags to direct people where you want them to go. Depending on the count of your wayfinding needs, a few other products can make your set up time quicker and easier. Use of head inserts can provide more information, recognition or promotion.

Services

Are you a planner or need help planning? Do you have a specific problem area that more staff, volunteers, and equipment just can’t solve? Would you like to see what your event will look before buying or renting any Spinheads? Just send us a photo or map of your situation and we can provide you with a very realistic representation of what you can expect in terms of placement, positioning, and suitable counts of these fun and highly-visible wayfinders… at little or no cost.

Availability

We understand just how many things need to come together at the last minute for an event. If you are renting like many others, know that our inventory changes often due to shipping, re-testing and receiving. If you are a buyer, it is important to have enough time to do a trial Setup & Takedown beforehand. Let us help you plan out the calendar timing so that you can avoid the rush and unwanted anxiety.

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