We can't afford stadium naming rights, but if we could, I'll bet we would hold the world record for the longest wave.
Football season is in full swing, and I had a funny idea while watching a few games over the weekend:
Introducing the Dignity Lifts wave!
*animation sped up about 10,000x*
It actually takes about 20 seconds for a Dignity Lift to rise from seated to full height. (based on the popular DL2 Deluxe Lift, which rises up to 14 inches, the most of any competitive lift)
A DIGNITY LIFT WAVE WOULD TAKE 3 HOURS AND 17 MINUTES TO DO ONE LAP AROUND THE BIG HOUSE
(yeah, ok, we are Michigan fans, our warehouse is less than 30 mins away from Michigan Stadium - don't hold it against us)
So, we could pull off a full wave in about the length of time it takes to complete one game. Here are some other fun stats:
Wave speed: 0.06 mph
2x faster than a snail!
Popcorn: it would take 598 hours, or 25 days, for every fan (107,601 seats) to stand up and sit down one at a time.
We are gentle, not slow.
Our lift speed is just right. It's steady, allows blood to flow back into your legs and it prevents orthostatic hypotension (vertigo from standing too quickly). People have complete control to start and stop as they lift to properly position themselves and stand up safely.
Sometimes I get asked - what if I need to sit in a hurry?
That's a fair question. We recommend that people park the seat in a 'halfway' lifted position. It's important not to have the seat all the way down, so you don't 'plop down' or fall onto the seat.
But, we get it, nature calls!
Starting to sit from a halfway-up position should give a person enough time. And, if it's bombs away, you would be well positioned for a targeted splashdown.
Plus, with a Dignity Lift, people actually use the toilet more frequently. Less need to make a run for it. No more holding it because you don't want to go. And getting back to a normal bathroom routine is healthy and prevents bladder infections and constipation.
Regain your independence and dignity in the bathroom.
Check out our full line up (no linebackers, just lifts).