Black Out Panels

[ctownfan2422]

I am just piecing my Sim together in my basement and I can't seem to find detailed information on the black out panels to be used. Everyone seems to have them but I would rather not shell out $400 for them so looking at alternatives to the professional ones. My dimensions are 10 x 8 x 5. Also, I have a 7ft high screen and it leaves room at the bottom. Any ideas on what to do or protect the golfer in that space? All ideas welcomed. Thanks!

[aeroburner]

you can use landscaper fabric its light can not put a ball through it and can wrap tight just a thought wrap all three sides with the fabric you can get it in 8 foot and 12 foot heights

[TheCoupe]

Does anyone know what fabric is used for the proper blackout wrap? I was quoted £1000 for one in the uk and at that price, I'd rather make my own. My enclosure is outdoors and is 10x10x5, so standard tarps don't work.

[aeroburner]

Here is the black out screen i use right now the top is off as i am upgrading to Pro tee and putting in the supports for the lights and as you see the new floor just got installed today and will install turf tomorrow

[Dan McWhirter]

I bought blackout cloth (quite heavy stuff, durable, can punch holes that will not tear in it for plastic ties) from a cloth supplier on the internet.
Five feet wide by any length, and it was low cost, just about $150 for twenty yards length. I joined two sections with carpet tape to make a ten foot wide piece.
I would not try to use the cloth in lieu of netting.

[p3eps]

If you're looking for cheap blackout curtains in the UK, then try www.golftechsystems.com or www.golfswingsystems.co.uk.
I had a full screen and curtain setup from Golf Tech Systems for about £500.
I've recently changed to the Par2Pro HQ drapes which must've cost in excess of £1500 (including shipping and import duties), however the difference in quality is chalk and cheese. They are so thick and heavy that they barely move if you take a shot directly at them. They're also weighted at the bottom to help them hang properly.
worth the money? Difficult to say... but I can definitely see where the extra money went.

[TheCoupe]

Thanks for the response guys... as I say, my problem is that my enclosure is outside, so rain plays a big part in what material I can go for. My last tarp fell apart after a repeated soaking and drying and also didn't block the light as much as I'd hoped. Looking for a heavy weight material that I can either stitch together or seam weld, held at a slight angle from front to back that the rain can drain off easily. Not an easy task lol

[weakhead]

When landscape fabric was mentioned this is the type I thought of. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Yuzet-contr...ndscape+fabric

[Thinman]

Waterproof polyester canvas tarp is what i use to cover my outdoor cage. No sun comes through it and it hasn't rained, but i dumped water on it and it rolls right off.

http://www.canopiesandtarps.com/polyester-canvas-tarps.html

My 30'x20' weights ~70 lbs. Very nice material.

[ctownfan2422]

Thanks everyone for the input. I used black sunscreen fabric and it worked out great.