Practice See-saw Base Information Page...

Here you will find commonly asked questions and shipping information about our Practice See-Saw Base.  Email us or call us if you have any other questions not answered here!

"What exactly must I get to complete this obstacle?" 

(Note: you could print this page if you want to get your supplies early, but we will send this information again when you get the base)

1) 2"x12'x12" Board (2 inches thick, 12 feet long, and 12" wide) 
You should be able to pick one of these up at a lumber store or home & garden store for under $15.  Don't use pressure-treated boards, as they are far too heavy.  A regular hem fir board works perfect. Do not use a 10' long board (although you can use a shorter board if you have the 12' seesaw base).

2) Exterior Paint 
You will need yellow paint for the "contact zones", and some other contrasting color of your choice for the center part.  A 1/2 gallon is all you need for each color.  You could also get a a few cans of yellow spray paint for the contacts.  Many paint stores and larger home & garden stores have mis-matched "oops" paints for $3-4 a gallon.  You might be able to at least find a nice color for the center part of the board (and maybe yellow, if you're really lucky).  Exterior paint is recommended.  Don't get gloss for the yellow paint (too slippery on the contact zones), but you could use it for the central part if you'd like.  Latex paint is also recommended over oil, as it features easy water clean-up.

3) Sand
You can get a bag of kid's play sand, or rough sand (doesn't really matter) for about $3-4.  This needs to be sprinkled on the wet coat(s) of paint for traction. Minimum amount needed is approximately 2 cups of sand.  Traction is NECESSARY for safety and dog's ability to control the board.

"How does the board attach to the base & How easy is it? "

All you need is a screwdriver. Simply use our template to lay out where to screw the brackets.  The instructions will guide you step by step.  It's all very easy. After that, to remove the board, you simply pull out the fulcrum pipe and lift off the board. This is a unique design that we are very proud of! 

"How is the height adjusted?"

The practice model is not adjustable.  It is at competition height of 24".  If you prefer an adjustable base that can be adjusted to any size and is competition quality, see our Adjustable Steel Base HERE.  

"How sturdy is this base as compared to another material, such as wood, and how does it compare to competition bases?"

The base is very sturdy - it will safely hold the weight of a human, let alone a heavy dog.  It compares to competition bases in quality, but as far as we are aware, trials do not allow plastic pipe bases, though we are not positive of this.  Typically they use steel ones, or wood.

"Space and portability is important to me. Can I use a shorter board, and how easy is it to move?"

No, not with any base that is 24" tall.  If you want a shorter board, see our mini complete see-saw with 8' plastic board here.  (for small to medium dogs only).  It has great portability (the board breaks down into 3 small pieces).  

"What can I expect in shipping?"

The see-saw base has to ship separately from all other obstacles. Here are approximate shipping costs: (domestic only.  Hawaii & Alaska needs special quotes, as does Canada and other countries.  If you need a quote, please email us your address.)

Zip Codes starting w/ 0 $12.80
Zip Codes starting w/ 1   10.25 
Zip Codes starting w/ 2   11.25
Zip Codes starting w/ 3   13.50
Zip Codes starting w/ 4   12.80
Zip Codes starting w/ 5   17.60
Zip Codes starting w/ 6   15.60
Zip Codes starting w/ 7   15.40
Zip Codes starting w/ 8   17.25
Zip Codes starting w/ 9   17.25 (does not include Alaska and Hawaii, which requires a special quote).

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