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Competition Broad (or Long) Jump

One of the least practiced obstacles...The Broad Jump (or Long jump) is often neglected in agility training, yet it is a jump that can be seen at every level of competition. The challenge is for your dog to jump over the boards, not to run on top of them (which is automatic disqualification).  Easy mistakes to make if not practiced enough!  

Affordable Agility is proud to present this top-quality (yet affordable) Competition Broad Jump.  It is clearly one of the best you'll find on the market, meeting the primary need for this obstacle: boards that are maintenance free (i.e. plastic), but beefy enough to not sag or blow over in the wind.  You'll find this set will far exceed these expectations, utilizing honey-combed reinforced planks that are almost 2" thick...as heavy-duty as wood boards, but they will not warp or need painting. The whole unit weight 25 lbs total.

Specifications: Each board is slightly variegated in size, both in ascension and length, and partially "nest" inside each other for more compact storage and portability. The longest board is 59" long and 8 1/2" high.  It is an "ascending" style, meeting the standards for both USDAA and AKC of 1/2" declension in height. You will use a different amount of boards, from 2-5, depending on your dog's size. (the set comes with 5 boards).   Also included is free colored tape (blue & red) for optional striping. 

Optional: Corner marker poles (a set of 4) are required in competition, but optional for training. Besides jumping over the boards, the goal is for your dog to also jump in between the poles (not sideways through them).  These poles are free-standing, for use indoors or out. They tip over if the dog hits them hard enough (thus proving they did touch them), OR you can also slip them under the planks.