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  • 2 Ways to Secure A Flag To a Color Guard Flag Pole

    2 Ways to Secure A Flag To a Color Guard Flag Pole

    Band Shoppe’s guide outlines two effective methods for attaching color guard flags to poles, nylon tab fasteners and Velcro tabs, with step-by-step instructions for both techniques, ensuring flags remain secure during performances.

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  • Vector vs. Raster: Which Artwork Works Best for Printing?

    Vector vs. Raster: Which Artwork Works Best for Printing?

    Learn the difference between vector and raster art for printing custom flags, banners, and uniforms. Find out which file types work best.

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  • How to Care for Band Shoes

    How to Care for Band Shoes

    Marching shoes aren’t like regular sneakers so caring for your marching shoes is a must! Not only is it vital to maintain that polished, military look, but they’ll last longer and keep your knees, ankles, and feet safe from injury. The good news is that modern marching shoes don’t need a lot of extra products…

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  • Color Guard Glove Care

    Color Guard Glove Care

    Color guard gloves can be a lifesaver for your hands. Anyone who’s had to catch those big sabre tosses knows — especially those strategically placed padding points! But your gloves go through a lot, and it’s essential to take proper care of them, or they’ll end up looking dirty and shabby, which is a real…

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  • Wooden vs. Plastic Rifles

    Wooden vs. Plastic Rifles

    Rifles have been a part of the color guard activity since the days of military pageantry. Traditionally, these nonfunctioning rifles were made from wood with metal parts to look just like their functioning counterparts.

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  • What is a PA System?

    What is a PA System?

    A PA system, or Public Address System, is used to project sound/music to a large group. These systems are used in sports stadiums, concerts, marching bands, parades, auctions, news conferences, or any situation where a voice or instrument needs to be amplified.

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  • The Origins of the Air Blade

    The Origins of the Air Blade

    Over the past 13 years, you’ve seen Band Shoppe’s Air Blade on the field, in marching band shows, winter guard shows, and on TV including an episode of Glee and during Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Halftime show. But have you ever wondered where the idea of the Air Blade actually came from?

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  • What’s Cheater Tape?

    What’s Cheater Tape?

    “Cheater tapes” also called “third markers” are tape markings added to flag poles to define hand placement and help clean up choreography throughout the group. When teaching new routines, many instructors will…

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  • All About Color Guard Flag Poles

    All About Color Guard Flag Poles

    Your flags are an essential part of your color guard and winter guard show, but if you’re not using the right flagpole you could be compromising your performance.

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  • 4 Facts About Our Shipping Charges

    4 Facts About Our Shipping Charges

    Get answers to our most asked questions about how our shipping charges are calculated or why marching companies do not offer free shipping on products such as Marching Band Shoes, Color Guard Shoes, Flag poles, or Gloves.

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