Buy Impact Screen Fabric Directly from Mill

[dbgolf72]

As a cost sensitive person attempting to build a high quality simulator, I realized purchasing the correct impact screen is critical to both the simulator's overall performance and it's price tag. It should be affordable, durable, seamless, impact resistant, have minimal bounce back, low noise, and display HD quality images.

West Coast Netting, Par2Pro, Foresight, Carl's Place and others listed in various forum threads all sell screens but none actually manufacture them. Buying second hand increases cost and my goal to buy the highest quality materials at the best possible price can only be accomplished by purchasing direct from the mill that manufacturers the fabric.

After plenty of research I found the mill that's manufacturing the impact screen fabric for Foresight, Carl's Place and others. The mills highest quality impact screen fabric is a heavyweight knit polyester sold only in 120 inch x 40 yard rolls. The raw material costs $56/yard without shipping.

40 yards is clearly too much material for my simulator so I'm looking to get a group of us on the forum to split a roll.

Please advise any interest or questions.

[Smiling_Dog]

Would like a 16 x 10 please

[gene438]

Someone asked about placing speakers behind the screen and the effect. I can only speak from my experience. I built my screen 18 inches from the wall. I placed a front right, front left, and center bar behind the screen. My screen consists of screen plus a heavy moving blanket. I cannot notice any difference in my surround sound. I use the screen for movies as well. Out of 10, the highest I can tolerate the sound is about a 7 and then the bass is so loud in makes my heart jump a beat!

I cannot say enough good things about the screen I got with our first order. Been hitting everyday and I still can't find a mark on it. As for movies, the quality of the picture is flawless. And I say go ahead and place your speakers behind your screen, I don't think you will notice any difference.

[dbgolf72]

Gene nice looking setup!

[gene438]

Thanks, I'm getting a lot of enjoyment out of it and many, many thanks to you for all the hard work you put into this. I want to hear the back story on how you setup this new and improved order when you have the time.

[peesh23]

Added my name to the list for a 17 x 10. Thanks!

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10

[dp_ramas]

I also added my name to the list for a 15 x 10. Thanks dbgolf72

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10

[bwrichmond]

I think it's really awesome that you're willing to do this for the community! I'm in for the next round.

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10
bwrichmond - 14 x 10

[elysium]

I'm in for a 12 x 10

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10
bwrichmond - 14 x 10
elysium - 12 x 10

[ste1]

Ste1- 12x10

[shimonko]

If you don't wish to be forgotten (like some have been) I recommend duplicating the list and adding yourself to it. That is unless you're trying to indicate you're going to be high maintenance it comes to money and delivery.

[richdmb]

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10
bwrichmond - 14 x 10
elysium - 12 x 10
richdmb - 17 x 10

[keither5150]

I added a second replacement screen for my old sim.

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10 and 14 x 9
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10
bwrichmond - 14 x 10
elysium - 12 x 10
richdmb - 17 x 10

[Range44]

I am in for 13 x 10, and no rush, might have to sit in the shipping box for a bit. Thank you.

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10 and 14 x 9
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10
bwrichmond - 14 x 10
elysium - 12 x 10
richdmb - 17 x 10
Range44 - 13 x 10

[jeffschsw]

I didn't add my name to the list when I posted on 6/21. Adding it now.

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10 and 14 x 9
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
jeffschsw - 16 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10
bwrichmond - 14 x 10
elysium - 12 x 10
richdmb - 17 x 10
Range44 - 13 x 10

[Ironstrokes]

Same for me, just realized whoever made the list didn't put me on either way back when I said mine on 6/18. Went back and checked to get myself in the ballpark of right order.

RickyG - 16 x 10
TorchRedRob 17 x 10
afterglow - 13 x 10
ThunderGolf - 12 x 10
BHogge - 12 x 10
coop42 - 15 x 10
Kent - 14 x 10 (possibly 2)
keither5150 - 15 x 10 and 14 x 9
Ironstrokes - 14 x 10
Taingbeast - 14 x 10
mp1972 - 10 x 10
FDPJR - 12 x 10
Jtangm04 - 10 x 10
bpk - 12 x 10
ladfromaus - 15 x 10
shimonko - 15 x 10
gene438 - 17 x 10
cooke23 - 12 x 10
jeffschsw - 16 x 10
pwade3 - 17 x 10
indygolfer - 18 x 10
jerry3 - 14 x 10
bbjr80 - 20 x 10
peesh23 - 17 x 10
dp_ramas - 15 x 10
bwrichmond - 14 x 10
elysium - 12 x 10
richdmb - 17 x 10
Range44 - 13 x 10

[shimonko]

My apologies - I didn't catch your request being in the other comments you made at the time.

[DougieMn]

Is it too late to get on the list to get a replacement screen? How do we pay you for it?

[jneils87]

It looks like this is the second run / order for these, do you think this pattern will continue?

I am ~10 months away from construction being done on a new property with a built in Sim, would love to get this rate on a screen but am not close to final dimensions yet. Is it likely that an order will continue to be placed 2-3 times per year or will everyone be taken care of with these initial orders?