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Try check to make sure the syrup you are using is not too thick. Usually syrup made with cane sugar is fine, but ones made with hfcs can be too thick for the ice which results it sitting on top.

I agree with what TropSno says in regards to this being a open forum and that everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion regarding the franchise and cube/block shaver debate.However, I am hoping to see if the OP can provide us with some of the pros/cons of franchise vs solo since you have done the ...

wow, that is great news! I have been getting a lot of requests for natural flavors as well lately. Hope you guys can start selling before the summer s tarts!

I use to go with some of the other suppliers like Hypothermias and 1800 for their flavors since it was cheaper than shaveicesupplies, however that was before shave ice supplies offers their shipping deals. Since i usually purchase in bulk gallons and located in cali, the shipping was ridiculous from...

I agree with sluggish that placement of the ice block and finding the right size block could be a pain, but you got to understand that you are paying a huge premium for the Snowie block shavers convenience. What I do like about the Snowie is that it is more user friendly and you could put a huge blo...

Yeps, like bigal said for California and west coast people, Shaveicesupplies shipping cost and shipping time is indeed fast and cheap. Im here in cali and sometimes i would receive the flavors the next day after ordering since they have a center in southern california. I believe they also have free ...

Sounds like you may need a new pressure assembly! If you have to hold down the handles to produce the pressure, then it is definitely the pressure problem. Shaveicesupplies sell the pressure assemblies or springs on their website.

Blue Hawaii is a vanilla coconut mix. Pina Colada uses pineapple

Agreed! I believe Italian ice are indeed premade like ice cream and scooped out from buckets in a cart. Your freshly made on the spot shave ice should do better as long as you have superior flavors and service.

That looks amazing! Good job offgridman!