Levi's Stadium pics and info...

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
lol wut

the sun drops behind the tower

I feel like you have never experienced the east side of the stadium on a sunny day

Originally posted by ShadedSideofLevis:

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

lol wut

the sun drops behind the tower

I feel like you have never experienced the east side of the stadium on a sunny day

The side opposie the suite tower? Ive sat on that side 3 times

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
The side opposie the suite tower? Ive sat on that side 3 times

and you didn't think it was an uncomfortable situation to sit 3 hours of football through?

Originally posted by kezarkid:
How is it that NOBODY ever complains about the sun at Stanford Stadium . Nobody , not the fans , not the students , not the local media , not the national media , not the visiting teams . Stanford is about 12 miles away as the crow flies yet no one ever complains about the very same sun shining down on the games there. Why ? Tougher fans ?
Unbiased media with no ax to grind ? ( pun intended ).
Just wondering .

Have you been to Levis for a early game on the sunny side in Sept/Oct?

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by Janitor:

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by itlynstalyn:

Originally posted by captveg:
FAA regulations would make this design impossible for Levi's. See: four pillars that double the height of the structure.

What are the actual regulations preventing this out of curiosity?

FAA regulations about the height of structures close to the landing paths of planes going into/out of San Jose International. My understanding is that Levi's current height is right up against the limit.

It can be done. Just like the misters can be done. It would be cost-prohibitive though. Which is why they should just say that instead of lying about it being impossible.

Misters cannot be done, because of moisture gathering on the walkways and creating slip & fall liability. Because the temperature is mid-80s and not actually 100+ the water from the misters won't evaporate sufficiently enough.

What happens with the slip and fall liability when it rains?

Originally posted by ShadedSideofLevis:

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
The side opposie the suite tower? Ive sat on that side 3 times

and you didn't think it was an uncomfortable situation to sit 3 hours of football through?

i was fine. i knew what the weather would be like going in. ive been to other 1pm games where it wasn't an issue at all.

i have also been to other stadiums where it was the same exact issues, levi's isn't unique.

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by kezarkid:
How is it that NOBODY ever complains about the sun at Stanford Stadium . Nobody , not the fans , not the students , not the local media , not the national media , not the visiting teams . Stanford is about 12 miles away as the crow flies yet no one ever complains about the very same sun shining down on the games there. Why ? Tougher fans ?
Unbiased media with no ax to grind ? ( pun intended ).
Just wondering .

Have you been to Levis for a early game on the sunny side in Sept/Oct?

Have you been to any other open air stadium besides levi's and candlestick?

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by kezarkid:
How is it that NOBODY ever complains about the sun at Stanford Stadium . Nobody , not the fans , not the students , not the local media , not the national media , not the visiting teams . Stanford is about 12 miles away as the crow flies yet no one ever complains about the very same sun shining down on the games there. Why ? Tougher fans ?
Unbiased media with no ax to grind ? ( pun intended ).
Just wondering .

Have you been to Levis for a early game on the sunny side in Sept/Oct?

Have you been to any other open air stadium besides levi's and candlestick?

I've been to the cotton bowl in the middle of summer when it was 105 outside. Levis is a different kind of heat on that sunny side....others have mentioned it. It's the way the sun gets focused into the seats off of that tower of glass IMO. Ever see a piece of paper catch fire under a magnifying glass?

What section is the Niners tunnel in? Please help im trying to buy tickets.

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by kezarkid:

How is it that NOBODY ever complains about the sun at Stanford Stadium . Nobody , not the fans , not the students , not the local media , not the national media , not the visiting teams . Stanford is about 12 miles away as the crow flies yet no one ever complains about the very same sun shining down on the games there. Why ? Tougher fans ?
Unbiased media with no ax to grind ? ( pun intended ).
Just wondering .

Have you been to Levis for a early game on the sunny side in Sept/Oct?

Have you been to any other open air stadium besides levi's and candlestick?

I've been to the cotton bowl in the middle of summer when it was 105 outside. Levis is a different kind of heat on that sunny side....others have mentioned it. It's the way the sun gets focused into the seats off of that tower of glass IMO. Ever see a piece of paper catch fire under a magnifying glass?

Wait, are you saying that the sun beating on the parking lot side of the glass focuses through the field side of the tower and onto the east side seats? Thats the only part of that tower that gets sun. The field side of the tower is in the shade at any point of the day that a game could start. And the field side of the tower is only glass on the very top 1/4 where the press box is and the very bottom behind the top row of seating. All of the suites are open air and there's no glass. So if you could please clarify exactly what you mean.

Originally posted by 9erReign:

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by Janitor:

Originally posted by captveg:

Originally posted by itlynstalyn:

Originally posted by captveg:

FAA regulations would make this design impossible for Levi's. See: four pillars that double the height of the structure.

What are the actual regulations preventing this out of curiosity?

FAA regulations about the height of structures close to the landing paths of planes going into/out of San Jose International. My understanding is that Levi's current height is right up against the limit.

It can be done. Just like the misters can be done. It would be cost-prohibitive though. Which is why they should just say that instead of lying about it being impossible.

Misters cannot be done, because of moisture gathering on the walkways and creating slip & fall liability. Because the temperature is mid-80s and not actually 100+ the water from the misters won't evaporate sufficiently enough.

What happens with the slip and fall liability when it rains?

Since it's not moisture created artificially by actions of the business they are not liable, i.e. Act of God clauses. Now, if something in the design/condition of a walkway was to cause an unusual gathering of water from the rain, such as clogged drains, one could argue the business is liable, but that's a very specific circumstance.

Originally posted by YaBoy24:
What section is the Niners tunnel in? Please help im trying to buy tickets.

Section 126

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Wait, are you saying that the sun beating on the parking lot side of the glass focuses through the field side of the tower and onto the east side seats? Thats the only part of that tower that gets sun. The field side of the tower is in the shade at any point of the day that a game could start. And the field side of the tower is only glass on the very top 1/4 where the press box is and the very bottom behind the top row of seating. All of the suites are open air and there's no glass. So if you could please clarify exactly what you mean.

He first said the sun beams off the tower and onto the fans. Then I mentioned how the sun actually sits and sets behind the tower. Now he is vaguely saying that the way the stadium is designed makes the sun more aggressive, and it doesn't matter that it's only 68 degrees.

To him, 105 plus humidity is a more pleasant experience than no humidity and 68 degrees. Try and argue with that logic, lmao.

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

Originally posted by StOnEy333:
Wait, are you saying that the sun beating on the parking lot side of the glass focuses through the field side of the tower and onto the east side seats? Thats the only part of that tower that gets sun. The field side of the tower is in the shade at any point of the day that a game could start. And the field side of the tower is only glass on the very top 1/4 where the press box is and the very bottom behind the top row of seating. All of the suites are open air and there's no glass. So if you could please clarify exactly what you mean.

He first said the sun beams off the tower and onto the fans. Then I mentioned how the sun actually sits and sets behind the tower. Now he is vaguely saying that the way the stadium is designed makes the sun more aggressive, and it doesn't matter that it's only 68 degrees.

To him, 105 plus humidity is a more pleasant experience than no humidity and 68 degrees. Try and argue with that logic, lmao.

I've worked there for 5 years, never missed a sunday game. That NYG game last year was not hot, but yes, even if it's in the 60's over on that side, it can seem warmer than 60s. Having worked 90% of the events, it's the concrete that plays a major factor. You can feel the heat on your lower legs as you walk around the stadium. I think it's supposed to bounce the heat off, which makes since in the lower level (which right below it has a whole underground tunnel, offices, locker rooms, storage that circles the entire lower bowl)The glass theory is an interesting one, but it can't help. All I know is at night after a real hot day you can still feel the heat in the sunny parts of the stadium, so the structure itself has to play a part. The steep angle of the seats seems to expose you in the sun more as well.

Anyone been to the red zone rally tailgate? Is it worth it? What alcohol is included? Thanks in advance