“ Every sign can be seen
as a way to make money
…while helping the
participant figure out
where to go”
as a way to make money
…while helping the
participant figure out
where to go”
C Wilson Heart Walk
“No matter if the insert is
a logo or bathroom sign,
people look to the head
and pay attention”
a logo or bathroom sign,
people look to the head
and pay attention”
ER Holmen
“I was able to honor a
loved one by displaying
her picture… then I got to
take it ome with me after
the event was over”
loved one by displaying
her picture… then I got to
take it ome with me after
the event was over”
Jack Rodgers
“More than 60,000
converged downtown for
the mass start…
Spinheads made it easy
to stage the participants”
converged downtown for
the mass start…
Spinheads made it easy
to stage the participants”
A Odenthal Bloomsday
“There’s never enough
cones or officers.
Barricades always get
beat up and ignored”
cones or officers.
Barricades always get
beat up and ignored”
Traffic Officer J.S. DPD, 20-year Veteran
“Your inflatable
volunteers were a huge
hit with our participants
and a great addition to
our walk”
volunteers were a huge
hit with our participants
and a great addition to
our walk”
Heart Walk
“ Spinheads clearly
marked the routes for
runners and walkers
making for a very
successful event”
marked the routes for
runners and walkers
making for a very
successful event”
JS Rainer Komen Race for the Cure
“Your figures enable our
parking attendants and
fee collectors to stand in
safer locations… off the
main thoroughfare”
parking attendants and
fee collectors to stand in
safer locations… off the
main thoroughfare”
ADCO Fair
“Putting the parking fee
in the head sped up the
whole process because
most had the correct
amount all ready to go”
in the head sped up the
whole process because
most had the correct
amount all ready to go”
CSC Staff Supervisor
“The most dangerous
thing police do is to stand
in the roadway for traffic
stops… a bigger problem
than domestic violence”
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
19 Yr Veteran
“Immediately noticed the
signs, especially the glow
in early morning. Same
great experience at dusk”
signs, especially the glow
in early morning. Same
great experience at dusk”
M Pedrucci Parks &
Rec Resource Mgr
Rec Resource Mgr
“Aside from the savings
for staff at intersections,
we didn’t have to deal
with all the recruitment
and coordination issues”
for staff at intersections,
we didn’t have to deal
with all the recruitment
and coordination issues”
Boulder Ironman
“Spinheads were a
blessing. They provided
a welcomed relief that I
was still on course”
blessing. They provided
a welcomed relief that I
was still on course”
C. Branson Boulder Ironman
“Use of Spinheads saved
us a ton of money on
voluteers”
us a ton of money on
voluteers”
J. Crhisten Boulder Ironman
“Spinhead is my new best friend. It makes my job easy by letting people know where to go… so that I can deal with more specific problems”
Boulder Police
Parking and Traffic Officer
Parking and Traffic Officer
“Spinheads enabled us to divide
and direct a huge crowd… a big
problem that we were unable
to solve for many years:”
and direct a huge crowd… a big
problem that we were unable
to solve for many years:”
Credit Union Cherry Blossom
“Spinheads were
extremely effective at
redirecting the crowd
without need for police,
staff or volunteers”
extremely effective at
redirecting the crowd
without need for police,
staff or volunteers”
US Park Police
15-yr Veteran – National Mall
15-yr Veteran – National Mall
“So much better.
Spinheads help me to
get seen by vehicles
when standing in the
road”
Spinheads help me to
get seen by vehicles
when standing in the
road”
Boulder Police
Parking and Traffic Officer
Parking and Traffic Officer
“Cones and barricades get
hit all the time because they
get blocked from view by
other vehicles and go unseen
until in the intersection”
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
DPD, 16-year Veteran
“Worked perfectly without
any advanced instruction
or real need to have
volunteers do the sorting
of the huge crowd”
any advanced instruction
or real need to have
volunteers do the sorting
of the huge crowd”
A. Odenthal
Race Director, Bloomsday
Race Director, Bloomsday
“Everyone simply looked
at the color-coded head
insert and made their
way to the appropriate
race entrance”
at the color-coded head
insert and made their
way to the appropriate
race entrance”
A. Odenthal
Race Director, Bloomsday
Race Director, Bloomsday
“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
Ride the Rockies
“This is a no-brainer.
Spinheads are highly
visible above the crowds
and instantly tell
everyone where to go”
Spinheads are highly
visible above the crowds
and instantly tell
everyone where to go”
J. Hulsey
Race Director, OKC Marathon
Race Director, OKC Marathon
“Solves clear need for
better visibility of officers
and road closures”
better visibility of officers
and road closures”
R.V. Traffic Officer
DPD, 22-year Veteran
DPD, 22-year Veteran
“Eliminated the need for
3-4 volunteers plus signs
plus flags for each of 16
street corners used to
execute our mass start”
3-4 volunteers plus signs
plus flags for each of 16
street corners used to
execute our mass start”
A. Odenthal
Race Director, Bloomsday
Race Director, Bloomsday
“Improved competition
by giving (elite athletes)
the chance to strategize
and plan ahead”
by giving (elite athletes)
the chance to strategize
and plan ahead”
J. Hulsey
Race Director, OKC Marathon
Race Director, OKC Marathon
“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
Golden Police 15-yr Veteran
“…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
US Park Police National Mal
“The meaning of these
wayfinders was readily
understood: Go that way.
No advanced notice
was required “
wayfinders was readily
understood: Go that way.
No advanced notice
was required “
J. Rodriquez, ADCO
County Fair and Facilities
County Fair and Facilities
“We use Spinheads all
summer long to direct
traffic and increase
public safety”
summer long to direct
traffic and increase
public safety”
Cmndr J. Stabile
Town of Steamboat Springs
Town of Steamboat Springs
“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
“Placing these tall figures
in the road increases safety by
allowing his staff to
perform their services off
the road.”
in the road increases safety by
allowing his staff to
perform their services off
the road.”
D. Shockey, Supervisor
CSC Events
CSC Events
“Past career fairs had
only 2-3 student show up
before the doors opened.
Spinheads drew over
3 dozen… 1200% more”
only 2-3 student show up
before the doors opened.
Spinheads drew over
3 dozen… 1200% more”
T. Oldweiler
DU Employer Relations Mgr.
DU Employer Relations Mgr.
“At night, the reflective
figures were very valuable
and much safer because
exposed skin and dark
uniforms and disappear”
figures were very valuable
and much safer because
exposed skin and dark
uniforms and disappear”
D. Shockey, Staff Supervisor.
Contemporary Services Corp.
Contemporary Services Corp.
“I did speak with other
Event Managers and we
are interested to learn
more about Spinheads
for our future events”
Event Managers and we
are interested to learn
more about Spinheads
for our future events”
M. Miller, Race Director
Competitor Group
Competitor Group
“I could use 3-4
Spinheads just for gear
check. We also could use
a few to help volunteers
find the volunteer tent”
Spinheads just for gear
check. We also could use
a few to help volunteers
find the volunteer tent”
A. Lopez, Volunteer Dir.
RNR Marathon
RNR Marathon
“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”
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.
Contemporary Services Corp.
“The two-sided sign is fantastic:
One side to inform the
general public while a different
message posted for participants”
One side to inform the
general public while a different
message posted for participants”
Sergeant Traffic Operations.
DPD, 26-year Veteran
DPD, 26-year Veteran
“I truly think that
Spinheads were a huge
success. Thank you so
much for being a part of
our large event”
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
Komen Race for the Cure
“Spinheads were a great
addition to this event.
They really helped with
visibility and allowed us
to focus on the traffic”
addition to this event.
They really helped with
visibility and allowed us
to focus on the traffic”
D. Lazzari, Denver Police
Traffic Operations Bureau
Traffic Operations Bureau
“Motorists are unable to see the arms and legs of staff in the street. At best, they only see the colored square vest or stripes”
Officer G. Gardner
GPD, 15-year Veteran
GPD, 15-year Veteran
“Use of the Spinheads
eliminated my need to
answer a lot of repetitive
questions”
eliminated my need to
answer a lot of repetitive
questions”
R.T. Traffic Officer
DPD, 16-yr Veteran
DPD, 16-yr Veteran
“Use of your wayfinders
saved us over $10,500
by eliminating the need
for message boards”
saved us over $10,500
by eliminating the need
for message boards”
M. Snodell
Fair and Facilities Manager
Fair and Facilities Manager
“We use Spinheads all
summer long to direct
traffic and increase
public safety”
summer long to direct
traffic and increase
public safety”
Cmndr J. Stabile
Town of Steamboat Springs
Town of Steamboat Springs
“That pointing Spinhead
saved my arm and
shoulder from being sore
all week!!!”
saved my arm and
shoulder from being sore
all week!!!”
Officer D.R.
Colorado State Patro
Colorado State Patro
“I didn’t have to tell the
public what’s going or
why the street was
closed, the Spinhead
did all that for me”
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
DPD, 18-yr Veteran
“Use of the Spinheads
are extremely helpful
when need to direct
traffic and collect fees”
are extremely helpful
when need to direct
traffic and collect fees”
D. Shockey, Supervisor
CSC Events
CSC Events
“The world is moving
away from banners at
events.I like the idea of
purposeful placement”
away from banners at
events.I like the idea of
purposeful placement”
E. Sakalowsky
LG
LG
“By supporting our team
(with Spinheads), we were able
to host a tremendous event.
They were awesome lining the
pathway to the finish line”
(with Spinheads), we were able
to host a tremendous event.
They were awesome lining the
pathway to the finish line”
J. Navarrio
Lapio
Lapio
“No downtown parking
incidents or confusion of
cars and RVs with the
placement of Spinheads”
incidents or confusion of
cars and RVs with the
placement of Spinheads”
Officer G. Gardner
GPD, 15-year Veteran
GPD, 15-year Veteran
“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
Golden Police 15-yr Veteran
“Spinheads can be
placed appropriately in
the roadway to stop
vehicle drive around”
placed appropriately in
the roadway to stop
vehicle drive around”
D. Shockey, Supervisor
CSC Events
CSC Events
“There is a constant demand
for routing multimodal traffic.
This is a huge safety issue
and the cause of countless
accidents and claims”
for routing multimodal traffic.
This is a huge safety issue
and the cause of countless
accidents and claims”
T. Mackin
Kiewit Building Group
Kiewit Building Group
“Safety is our top priority.
Without words, direction
is given and the figures
let the public know
workers are present”
Without words, direction
is given and the figures
let the public know
workers are present”
D. Dostaller, Safety Director.
Ed Kraemer & Sons
Ed Kraemer & Sons
“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”
sales or exposure. Over 90% of
participants look at each
Spinhead to make sure they are
going the right way”
T. Cappolli
“Hanging a schedule from the
outstretched arm enabled
the attendees to quickly find
the desired speaker and check
out the other options”
outstretched arm enabled
the attendees to quickly find
the desired speaker and check
out the other options”
CFEA
“Blaming runners for
going the wrong way is a
bad joke… especially
when they pay to run”
going the wrong way is a
bad joke… especially
when they pay to run”
C. Paul
“Spinheads provide the
eye-catching visibility
that alerts drivers
and keeps us safe”
eye-catching visibility
that alerts drivers
and keeps us safe”
J. Anderson
Komen
Komen
“Safety…Safety… Safety
It’s all about increasing
the safety and comfort
of us participants ”
P. Mallory
Colfax Marathon
Colfax Marathon
“I needed to find the bathroom quickly and couldn’t face the embarrassment to ask another”
Officer J.D.
National Mall
National Mall
“So simple.. Blow it up, add a
message,and toss in a couple sandbags to hold in place”
message,and toss in a couple sandbags to hold in place”
Neighborhood Walk
“used as the focal point
in the gathering hall…
a perfect spot to display
the tradeshow schedule”
in the gathering hall…
a perfect spot to display
the tradeshow schedule”
USA Triathlon
“Spinheads are
a very friendly way
to detour traffic”
a very friendly way
to detour traffic”
Chief of Police
Town of Steamboat
Town of Steamboat
“ People naturally look to
the head are for a
communicated message
…without any need to tell
them them to do so”
the head are for a
communicated message
…without any need to tell
them them to do so”
J. Province
Caltrans Region IV
Caltrans Region IV
“Fun and Friendly”
S. Blackwel
“An excellent way to
identify both pickup and
drop off locations for
transit and charter buses”
identify both pickup and
drop off locations for
transit and charter buses”
CASTA
“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
“Fantastic on the water
for triathlons. Five feet
taller and can serve as a
rescue buoy for 8-10
participants if necessary”
for triathlons. Five feet
taller and can serve as a
rescue buoy for 8-10
participants if necessary”
Boulder Ironman
“Spinheads saved me from
parking on the other side of the
stadium… making it very easy
to find registration and
the start line”
parking on the other side of the
stadium… making it very easy
to find registration and
the start line”
T. Howell
“It’s a two-sided insert.
You can post a message
for the participants and a
different one for the fans”
You can post a message
for the participants and a
different one for the fans”
S. Aktinson
Napa-Sonoma
Napa-Sonoma
“Can set up Spinheads just
about anywhere… hard or
soft surfaces. Indoors.
Outdoors. Hot, cold or wet
weather too”
about anywhere… hard or
soft surfaces. Indoors.
Outdoors. Hot, cold or wet
weather too”
CO Asphalt Paving Association
“We really needed
Spinheads to get
everyone across campus
and session got delayed
by almost and hour”
Spinheads to get
everyone across campus
and session got delayed
by almost and hour”
Atlas Center
“Oh so simple and
straight-forward…
no explanation needed”
straight-forward…
no explanation needed”
J. Province
Caltrans Region IV
Caltrans Region IV
“It was fantastic. It gave
my kids a fun place to
play while I rested up
from the race”
my kids a fun place to
play while I rested up
from the race”
S. Roberts
., Ironman Participant
., Ironman Participant