What do you use for shade at the track

Z1R rider · October 5th, 2016, 12:36 PM

We've used folding canopies in the past, the cheap ones ($150 and less), 10 x 10 and a 10 x 20. Even though they were tied down and didn't blow away the wind broke the cross truss bars. We now have a better (I hope) more expensive 10 x 20 that we've used one windy weekend and it survived intact. Just wondering what you use.
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Triple Jim · October 5th, 2016, 12:56 PM

Same type as yours, but only about 9x9, I think. But then with my daughter and me sharing one motorcycle, the canopy normally has about one person under it at a time.

It's hard to imagine a better kind of shelter, since these set up so quickly and are pretty durable.

csmith12 · October 5th, 2016, 01:12 PM

/ninja secret...

If someone is throwing away a canopy because of a bend in the X members. GET IT!!!! I will post how to fix them later. I haven't bought an ezyup in 4yrs, it's like being sponsored lol.

SLOWn60 · October 5th, 2016, 01:13 PM

Caravan 10x10 bought at Costco 10 years ago. One person pop up pop down and treated rough: it is very durable, simple, adjustable etc. Best $200 (CDN) I ever spent motorcycling!

cbinker · October 5th, 2016, 01:36 PM

I'm looking into getting an awning to attach to my van. similar to the type that is put onto an RV.

cuong-nutz · October 5th, 2016, 01:38 PM

I've used the cheap ones you speak of. Ez up or something along the lines. Not really many situations. Perhaps they should have vents for the canopy?

redonninrf · October 5th, 2016, 03:08 PM

I use QuickShade 10'x10' canopies. Same price range. I used to lose about one a season. Started saving some of the unbroken pieces while making a point of always buying the same model. Soon was able to just replace broken parts from saved parts.

P.S. Don't track my bike yet (still a new rider) but I race Spec Miata. We face the same issues dealing with weather in the paddock.

Z1R rider · October 5th, 2016, 03:32 PM

Here's a link to the one I just got,

http://www.ecanopy.com/ucc-uc-2p20w.html

it's an Undercover brand

http://www.getundercover.com/catalog...y=professional

they don't list the 10 x 20 anymore but it's the same as this 10 x 10, I wonder if they quit making it as all I find now are "out of stock" at other retailers and it's not on their web page now.

adouglas · October 5th, 2016, 03:56 PM

I have a basic 10x10 that I got from (IIRC) Dick's Sporting Goods. I think the brand is Quest. One nice thing is that it's got a removable wall...as the sun starts to intrude it gives some nice additional shade.

Mine is one of those with angled legs, so they can market it as "12x12" even though the canopy is 10x10. This turned out to be a mistake. The legs tend to splay out, which makes the canopy loose. Straight legs are better.

Pro tip if this happens to you... I took two long pieces of paracord and tied them to the feet to make a big X that spans opposing corners at ground level. Using trucker's hitches, I put tension on these. Makes the whole thing very sturdy and rigid, and the canopy is nice and tight.

Zaph42 · October 5th, 2016, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z1R rider

Here's a link to the one I just got,

http://www.ecanopy.com/ucc-uc-2p20w.html

$570? Holy crap. Yeah, it better be nice. I thought about getting a higher quality one, but mine cost 1/10 of what yours did. I'll just keep buying new ones when they blow apart and generally come out ahead.

Quote:

I use QuickShade 10'x10' canopies. Same price range. I used to lose about one a season. Started saving some of the unbroken pieces while making a point of always buying the same model. Soon was able to just replace broken parts from saved parts.

Same thing I do. I have about a half of a pop up left before I have to buy another.

howlinhoss · October 5th, 2016, 07:52 PM

I got some cheap Ozark tent from Walmart. It does the job, although the velcro straps are starting to die and one of the legs is now slightly bent haha.

1uglybastard · October 6th, 2016, 07:50 AM

someone else's tent

CC Cowboy · October 6th, 2016, 11:35 AM

I use a motorhome with a/c.

October 5th, 2016, 12:36 PM	#1
Z1R rider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Roger Location: Mitchell, South Dakota Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1978 Z1R, 1999 EX250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Oct '16	What do you use for shade at the track We've used folding canopies in the past, the cheap ones ($150 and less), 10 x 10 and a 10 x 20. Even though they were tied down and didn't blow away the wind broke the cross truss bars. We now have a better (I hope) more expensive 10 x 20 that we've used one windy weekend and it survived intact. Just wondering what you use. DSCF0051.jpg __________________________________________________

October 5th, 2016, 01:12 PM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	/ninja secret... If someone is throwing away a canopy because of a bend in the X members. GET IT!!!! I will post how to fix them later. I haven't bought an ezyup in 4yrs, it's like being sponsored lol. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

October 5th, 2016, 01:13 PM	#4
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October 5th, 2016, 01:36 PM	#5
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October 5th, 2016, 01:38 PM	#6
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	I've used the cheap ones you speak of. Ez up or something along the lines. Not really many situations. Perhaps they should have vents for the canopy? __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

October 5th, 2016, 12:56 PM	#2
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Same type as yours, but only about 9x9, I think. But then with my daughter and me sharing one motorcycle, the canopy normally has about one person under it at a time. It's hard to imagine a better kind of shelter, since these set up so quickly and are pretty durable.

October 5th, 2016, 03:08 PM	#7
redonninrf ninjette.org member Name: Randy Location: Portland OR Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R, 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200 Classic (not the 'R') Posts: 44	I use QuickShade 10'x10' canopies. Same price range. I used to lose about one a season. Started saving some of the unbroken pieces while making a point of always buying the same model. Soon was able to just replace broken parts from saved parts. P.S. Don't track my bike yet (still a new rider) but I race Spec Miata. We face the same issues dealing with weather in the paddock.

October 5th, 2016, 03:32 PM	#8
Z1R rider ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Roger Location: Mitchell, South Dakota Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1978 Z1R, 1999 EX250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Oct '16	Here's a link to the one I just got, http://www.ecanopy.com/ucc-uc-2p20w.html it's an Undercover brand http://www.getundercover.com/catalog...y=professional they don't list the 10 x 20 anymore but it's the same as this 10 x 10, I wonder if they quit making it as all I find now are "out of stock" at other retailers and it's not on their web page now. __________________________________________________

October 5th, 2016, 03:56 PM	#9
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	I have a basic 10x10 that I got from (IIRC) Dick's Sporting Goods. I think the brand is Quest. One nice thing is that it's got a removable wall...as the sun starts to intrude it gives some nice additional shade. Mine is one of those with angled legs, so they can market it as "12x12" even though the canopy is 10x10. This turned out to be a mistake. The legs tend to splay out, which makes the canopy loose. Straight legs are better. Pro tip if this happens to you... I took two long pieces of paracord and tied them to the feet to make a big X that spans opposing corners at ground level. Using trucker's hitches, I put tension on these. Makes the whole thing very sturdy and rigid, and the canopy is nice and tight. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem. Last futzed with by adouglas; October 5th, 2016 at 09:38 PM.

October 5th, 2016, 07:52 PM	#11
howlinhoss ninjette.org member Name: Jose Location: Maryland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 93	I got some cheap Ozark tent from Walmart. It does the job, although the velcro straps are starting to die and one of the legs is now slightly bent haha.

October 6th, 2016, 07:50 AM	#12
1uglybastard ninjette.org member Name: Julius Caesar Location: NOLA Join Date: Sep 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300, Ducati M1100 EVO, CBR1000RR Posts: 32	someone else's tent

October 6th, 2016, 11:35 AM	#13
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I use a motorhome with a/c. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!
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