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Fastival vs. 80 km/h winds: tested and proven

Outdoor events don’t wait for perfect weather. That’s why we wanted hard numbers on how our structures behave when the wind picks up — not estimates, measured results.

The test setup.

We put our Fastival structure through a rigorous wind resistance test. Designed in collaboration with the VUB and validated by Vinçotte, we simulated winds of up to 80 km/h — equivalent to strong storms — using a custom setup with pulleys, sensors, and more than 1400 kg of force.

Fastival wind resistance test

The results.

The structure held strong without permanent deformation, confirming its robustness with both top and back membranes attached.

 

This test gives sound & lights professionals the confidence to use Fastival safely outdoors, even in challenging weather conditions.

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Wind resistance: tested and proven

We put our Fastival structure through a rigorous wind resistance test. Designed with the VUB and validated by Vinçotte, it simulated winds of up to 80 km/h — equivalent to strong storms — using pulleys, sensors and more than 1400 kg of force. The structure held strong without permanent deformation, with both top and back membranes attached.

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