Poly jumps question!!

[cavalo branco]

Does anyone use the integrated wings and pro poles?? If so, are they heavy enough for use in a rubber school or do they knock over easily?
I've just moved to a new yard and they don't yet have much in the way of practise jumps so I was thinking of getting a couple of sets just to use in the school. They are quite expensive though so can anyone give advice?? Thanks in advance

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Not all the reports I have heard on the integrated wings have been positive, think other forum users have posted about them becoming brittle and the cups smashing on them.

I have the poly jump stands with separate cups, have used them on various different surfaces with no problem as the weight is in the rubber base, they are also more adjustable height wise than the integrated wings. They are very easy to move and I have no problem throwing them over the arena fence. Didnt bother with pro poles, I chose ordinary painted 4" diameter wooden poles instead.

 

[kerilli]

if you mean the ones with integral cups, they get very brittle in winter and the slightest knock to the pole breaks the cup off. i've stuck them back on with araldite but they break off again. very annoying because they're not cheap, and the company didn't want to know. ggrrr.
they aren't the stablest either, i wouldn't buy them again.

 

[sachak]

we have the stands with the intergrated cups and they have started to crack at the seams although they are in their 5th year. and i do find that they discolour with the elements also - (i like my jumps to be bright as i would expect to meet at a comp!

 

[flyingfeet]

I've got some pink intergrated wings. They haven't faded or gone brittle (now 3 years old)

However the things are hopeless in the wind and they are first ones to fall down. Plus the height on them goes from 88cm to 105cm which I find annoying.

Personally I'd say invest in jump for joy wings and cups.

However on poles, yes they are worth it, unless you have lots of time on your hands to maintain poles... its not the painting its the sanding down!!

 

[Scribbles]

Just what may sound like a daft notion, but I thought you were supposed to put water in the poly jumps when you were using them? And empty when you wanted to carry them

 

[cavalo branco]

Thank you for your replies - they have been very helpful - and I think its back to the drawing board!!!

 

[flyingfeet]

No way to fill the wings, although the little multi blocks fill up well and require 'drainage holes' to be put in them !!