Even if they cancel this, I'm keeping this.I don't know what I'll do with it But i'm keeping it
Sadly my friend hindsight is twenty twentyThis would have worked earlier in the day. The humidity is condensing on the floor too quickly. It also would have worked if the floor would have been heated.
I mean, I'm impressed, but it ain't working for us, my friend.This really is unfortunate. This surface was/is not designed for outdoor use.
Per Google:’
Taraflex is strictly an indoor sports surface and does not work well outdoors. [1] (https://taraflexusa.com/)
While its manufacturer, Gerflor, produces separate, dedicated flooring solutions for outdoor city stadiums and multi-sport facilities, the classic vinyl Taraflex court used for high-level volleyball is explicitly engineered for indoor climate-controlled environments.
[1] (https://www.gerflorusa.com/products/my-taraflexr),
[2] (https://www.gerflorme.com/segments/...overings-indoor-and-outdoor-sports-facilities), [3] (https://taraflexusa.com/)
Heat ExpansionExpanding material: Synthetic vinyl expands significantly when exposed to summer heat. Without a climate-controlled room, an outdoor Taraflex court will buckle and create uneven, unplayable surfaces.
Loss of Grip and Shock Absorption Altered traction: The patented surface treatment relies on a clean, dust-free indoor environment. Dirt, dust, and moisture outdoors completely alter the traction, turning a high-grip surface into a slipping hazard.
[1] (https://taraflexusa.com/2026/01/19/university-of-nebraskaomaha-ne-2/)
Before the match, I was most concerned about the wind. Having the humidity condensing on the floor didn't even occur to me. But I have spent very little time in the Chicago area.Sadly my friend hindsight is twenty twenty
Get out the bikinis!!How about they dig a pit in the infield, water it down, and have a mud volleyball match?
(Mud VB, invented only a few miles from me in Chester, Nebraska!)
That's all they worried about earlier was the windBefore the match, I was most concerned about the wind. Having the humidity condensing on the floor didn't even occur to me. But I have spent very little time in the Chicago area.
Hallelujah!!yeah, leaf blowers that’s gonna take care of it.. just equip each player with a leaf blower that’s pointed down to their feet