Designed by the same agility trainer who designed the Cool Runners Training Weave Poles, this 12-pole set of weave poles can be adjusted to be offset channel poles or a line of straight poles. The supporting feet on the base rotate 360 degrees and the base is hinged in sections so that you can angle it to the shape you want to begin training with, and then gradually straighten the base until the dog is weaving a straight line of poles.
These weave poles have a flat, powder-coated steel base and the poles are positioned 24" apart, measured center to center. The poles are made from Schedule 20 1" PVC. They are 35-1/2" high and have the same outside diameter as competition poles (1-1/8").
The Handler's Choice Training Weave Poles are great for training as they are easy to set up and transport so that you can work on your dog's weaving skills anywhere.
This is a set of 12 continuous poles, not two bases of 6 poles each. The base in its storage bag weighs 20 lbs. and the poles in their storage bag weigh 8.8 lbs. The base is heavier than the Cool Runners Training Weave Poles (fiberglass base) which makes these poles more appropriate than the Cool Runners for harder driving dogs. Having a continuous base with 12 poles adds more stability than you would have using 2 sets of 6 poles. If, however, your dog is very large or likes to push the poles around with his body, we recommend either the Clip and Go Agility 3-in-1 Weave Pole Bases or the Max 200 Competition Poles.
Packaging: Set of 12 poles with a zippered carry bag for the adjustable base, a carry bag for the poles, and grass stakes for use outdoors.
SHIPPING NOTE: This item must be shipped via UPS or Fedex Ground service. It cannot be shipped to Canadian or overseas addresses.
Please be aware that when using this product outdoors it is important to monitor the base for oxidation. In the event that rust appears, please spray the oxidized area using a rust-preventative product or paint. Lawn fertilizers and other chemicals can also be extremely corrosive.
Pole plugs fall out easily
I love the ease of assembling these poles and they fold up well. They're not the lightest but pretty reasonable for a 12 pole steel based set.My biggest complaint is the plugs that seal the top of the poles. Some of them fall out pretty easily. I lost one at a training facility today. The set doesn't come with any spares and I don't know where to get some more. I live in a wet environment so feel it's important to keep the poles sealed when they are outside. I thought of either taping the plugs to the poles or using an adhesive; silicone seal? I'd appreciate any suggestions.
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packs down fantastically small
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Carolyn P
from Indiana, USA on Jul 24, 2020
It takes a little bit of time to get the Cool Runners set up exactly how you want them, but no more than if you had to make multiple trips to carry heavy metal bases. I *LOVE* how small the base packs down, and the fact that the product comes with carrying cases for the base and poles (and the poles each have their own elastic loops, so it keeps everything neat and tidy).
The design is a great balance of portability and easy storage with a "competition feel"; I don't feel like it will be a huge change for my dog to train on these at home and competition-grade weave poles at our local training facility.
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I have tried every kind of weave poles over the years and being a channel pole fan and starting a new puppy I thought these would be good to try indoors over the winter, opened wide.
I set them up where the dogs go outside and "hang" by the door. Gem was totally unfazed by them so, on the next good day with no snow, I took them outside and targeted both ends.
What fun! He knows how to target so, it went pretty quick and if mother nature continues her benevolence (live in the NE) I shall leave them out and if not, they are very easy to disassemble and pack away.
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Kristy
from RI on Nov 6, 2019
These poles are the perfect addition to our at home field. Very easy to set up and break down. The design is impeccably made and extremely high quality. I love the ability to make channel weaves for easy early training. They also fit nicely into individual sleeves for each pole and a separate bag for the base making them easy to travel with. You can even anchor them into the ground at each pole for safety and stability. These poles are a must for anyone looking for a great way to work on weaving.
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