My tip/recomendation for those of you who get inside the elipse

Hallucination · 09-09-2005, 04:27 AM

O.k. so not really a review(this might be in the wrong section) but I thought I'd share this with you all anyways. When I was at the Vancouver show I was lucky enough to have my ticket scan vertigo, getting me and my buddy into the elipse. When we got inside the crowd was only two deep at the front of the stage. My buddy immediately ran for third row centre. Seeing the show from the nosebleeds the night before I wasn't so sure that being as close to the front as possible was the best "seat" in the house. I walked to the back of the elipse to make an educated decision before staking my claim to my spot. Here's what I found: At the front of the elipse sure you're front row but you don't get a full vantage point of the light show. When the guys are on the runway they would actually be behind us causeing us to look all over the place all night long trying to find where they are. PLus being at the front means having to hold onto your spot all night long. Now at the back of the elipse everything is in front of you. You see everything alot better than you would if you were front row. Also the crowd isn't as concerned with being front row so they're more relaxed. By relaxed I mean they are able to focus more on the show rather than holding their position at the front. You can dance freely, run around and take pictures and overall just enjoy the show on your terms. Plus an advantage to being at the back is that Bono comes out at the back(I was less than an arms length away - actually had my drink on his stairs to the stage), Bono and Larry trade off on the drums durring LAPOE at the back. Plus the back is not as crowded. This is all of course my own opinion but if I had the fortune of getting into the elipse again I would pass up front row for the back. I honestly feel I was able to lose myself in the show and enjoy it alot more by being back there. Plus nobody in the back cares if you run in front of them to take a picture because they know you aren't trying to steal their spot. In fact at the back of the elipse there are no real spots to steal. So in conclusion don't let the allure of FRONT ROW fool you inot making a hasty decision. The back of the elipse is where it's at. This coming form a guy who had a chance at the front. Well 3rd row but honestly what's the difference? I'd like to hear what others have to say about this, those who have been at the back and even those who were at the front. The one thing I know we'll all agree on though is that being outside the elipse totally sucks compared to being inside the elipse

Another Day · 09-09-2005, 04:58 AM

This guy is totally right.

Everyone should follow his advice and stand in the back.

Thank you.

Chizip · 09-09-2005, 04:58 AM

i agree a spot along the back rail is the best, but let's keep that our little secret

4U2Play · 09-09-2005, 05:01 AM

Actually, the best spot in the whole arena is outside of the ellipse at the back of the GA section.

Excellent sound, you can see the entire light show, lots of room to jump around, easy access to the bog, etc.

If you win the ellipse lottery, you all should give up your wristbands to other uninformed fans and stand at the back of the GA.

Thanks.

Hallucination · 09-09-2005, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 4U2Play
Actually, the best spot in the whole arena is outside of the ellipse at the back of the GA section.

Excellent sound, you can see the entire light show, lots of room to jump around, easy access to the bog, etc.

If you win the ellipse lottery, you all should give up your wristbands to other uninformed fans and stand at the back of the GA.

Thanks.

Knuckle · 09-09-2005, 01:32 PM

Hallucination: Did you ever compare notes with your friend who stayed in the third "row". Was he satisfied with being up front, or did he wish he was at the back of the ellipse with you?

Utoo · 09-09-2005, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chizip

i agree a spot along the back rail is the best, but let's keep that our little secret

So....

...hehe

bombergirl1978 · 09-09-2005, 04:40 PM

my advice to anyone who gets into the elipse in Charlotte, NC, is.......................let me take your place pleaaaaaaaaaase

BonoIsMyMuse · 09-09-2005, 05:36 PM

A spot on the rail, whether in or out of the ellipse, is an absolute blessing after you've waited outside all day.

I'm doing Philly GA by myself, so I'm hoping to make an ellipse buddy in line to increase my chance of getting in.

Chrisedge · 09-09-2005, 05:54 PM

I've done both before (Inside back rail on Elevation and 2nd row Vertigo), and I prefered the front much more than the back. I took 300 pictures right in front of the Edge, saw MUCH better, and generally had a better time.

Now 3-5 rows off the floor is the "best" seat in the house, because THEN you can see all the lights on the elipse, and stage, and get a better view of the whole thing...

AtomicBono · 09-10-2005, 01:06 AM

Ummm... will I be able to see the band from the back? I'm really short... 5'1" to be exact...

whatever, I want to be closest to BONO

Carek1230 · 09-10-2005, 01:59 AM

Why thank you EveryOne, as I am contemplating where to plant myself for my first GA experience in Nov.

09-09-2005, 04:27 AM	#1
Hallucination Refugee Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Posts: 2,364 Local Time: 11:22 PM	My tip/recomendation for those of you who get inside the elipse O.k. so not really a review(this might be in the wrong section) but I thought I'd share this with you all anyways. When I was at the Vancouver show I was lucky enough to have my ticket scan vertigo, getting me and my buddy into the elipse. When we got inside the crowd was only two deep at the front of the stage. My buddy immediately ran for third row centre. Seeing the show from the nosebleeds the night before I wasn't so sure that being as close to the front as possible was the best "seat" in the house. I walked to the back of the elipse to make an educated decision before staking my claim to my spot. Here's what I found: At the front of the elipse sure you're front row but you don't get a full vantage point of the light show. When the guys are on the runway they would actually be behind us causeing us to look all over the place all night long trying to find where they are. PLus being at the front means having to hold onto your spot all night long. Now at the back of the elipse everything is in front of you. You see everything alot better than you would if you were front row. Also the crowd isn't as concerned with being front row so they're more relaxed. By relaxed I mean they are able to focus more on the show rather than holding their position at the front. You can dance freely, run around and take pictures and overall just enjoy the show on your terms. Plus an advantage to being at the back is that Bono comes out at the back(I was less than an arms length away - actually had my drink on his stairs to the stage), Bono and Larry trade off on the drums durring LAPOE at the back. Plus the back is not as crowded. This is all of course my own opinion but if I had the fortune of getting into the elipse again I would pass up front row for the back. I honestly feel I was able to lose myself in the show and enjoy it alot more by being back there. Plus nobody in the back cares if you run in front of them to take a picture because they know you aren't trying to steal their spot. In fact at the back of the elipse there are no real spots to steal. So in conclusion don't let the allure of FRONT ROW fool you inot making a hasty decision. The back of the elipse is where it's at. This coming form a guy who had a chance at the front. Well 3rd row but honestly what's the difference? I'd like to hear what others have to say about this, those who have been at the back and even those who were at the front. The one thing I know we'll all agree on though is that being outside the elipse totally sucks compared to being inside the elipse __________________

09-09-2005, 04:58 AM	#2
Another Day The Fly Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 97 Local Time: 08:22 PM	This guy is totally right. Everyone should follow his advice and stand in the back. Thank you. __________________

09-10-2005, 01:59 AM	#12
Carek1230 Blue Crack Overdose Get me off the internetz! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wishing I was somewhere else.... Posts: 125,647 Local Time: 09:22 PM	Why thank you EveryOne, as I am contemplating where to plant myself for my first GA experience in Nov. __________________

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09-09-2005, 04:58 AM	#3
Chizip Blue Crack Addict Join Date: May 2001 Location: gone Posts: 17,914 Local Time: 10:22 PM	i agree a spot along the back rail is the best, but let's keep that our little secret

09-09-2005, 05:01 AM	#4
4U2Play Refugee Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,791 Local Time: 09:22 PM	Actually, the best spot in the whole arena is outside of the ellipse at the back of the GA section. Excellent sound, you can see the entire light show, lots of room to jump around, easy access to the bog, etc. If you win the ellipse lottery, you all should give up your wristbands to other uninformed fans and stand at the back of the GA. Thanks.

09-09-2005, 01:32 PM	#6
Knuckle Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 476 Local Time: 12:22 AM	Hallucination: Did you ever compare notes with your friend who stayed in the third "row". Was he satisfied with being up front, or did he wish he was at the back of the ellipse with you?

09-09-2005, 04:40 PM	#8
bombergirl1978 Acrobat Join Date: May 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 337 Local Time: 12:22 AM	my advice to anyone who gets into the elipse in Charlotte, NC, is.......................let me take your place pleaaaaaaaaaase

09-09-2005, 05:36 PM	#9
BonoIsMyMuse Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 5,241 Local Time: 12:22 AM	A spot on the rail, whether in or out of the ellipse, is an absolute blessing after you've waited outside all day. I'm doing Philly GA by myself, so I'm hoping to make an ellipse buddy in line to increase my chance of getting in.

09-09-2005, 05:54 PM	#10
Chrisedge Fan & Taper Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,265 Local Time: 09:22 PM	I've done both before (Inside back rail on Elevation and 2nd row Vertigo), and I prefered the front much more than the back. I took 300 pictures right in front of the Edge, saw MUCH better, and generally had a better time. Now 3-5 rows off the floor is the "best" seat in the house, because THEN you can see all the lights on the elipse, and stage, and get a better view of the whole thing...

09-10-2005, 01:06 AM	#11
AtomicBono ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 10,486 Local Time: 11:22 PM	Ummm... will I be able to see the band from the back? I'm really short... 5'1" to be exact... whatever, I want to be closest to BONO