Made truly from all aluminum...
Making it lighter weight, weather resistant, and rust proof. Even the top surface is solid 1/8 inch thick aluminum, which is much stronger than foam cored aluminum panels. There are no fasteners, everything is professionally welded. This thing is built strong! It has no oil can effect (surface will not ‘give’ or feel spongy) when weight is applied.
Surface is topped with a rubber traction...
The preferred contact obstacle surface for comfort, speed, safety, and traction. This is a professionally applied, minimal thickness (to reduce weight), balance blended rubber surface that will last a decade. Skin is made from TPV rubber granules from American Recycling, the best quality virgin polymer. It has a dust free, uniform granule size, that is UV resistant. The binder has been specially developed by Dow Chemical. Hose it off, power wash it, leave it outside in the elements… it can handle it! Plus, it looks beautifully amazing. No sloppy job here… it has no bleed through of glue, a consistent thickness of rubber, and a blend of rubber and binder throughout that makes for a much more comfortable surface for your dogs paws, without ever shedding. It is able to handle the rigorous activity of competitions, kennels, shelters, training centers, etc. The rubber grip strips (slats) are spaced 12" apart on the up/down planks, and have minimal thickness for the safety of your dog.
Width of plank is a true 12 inches...
As preferred by all organizations, clubs, and just about everyone, for the safety of our dogs. Don’t shortchange this AKC specification, the standard is there for good reason.
Fully adjustable in height…
From the highest setting of four feet for competitive use, down to as low as a couple feet of the ground for training, it is versatile and easy to change height settings with the heavy duty chains and clasps. We even include plastic marking labels for marking your preferred heights on the chain.
Meets and exceeds sanctioned competition standards...
Dimensions of each plank are a true 12 feet long x 12 inches wide, with 42 inch yellow contact zones on each end, and royal blue center. Rubber slats that conform to AKC specifications are placed every 12 inches on the up/down planks. Hinges (where planks meet) are specially designed to eliminate paw injuries.
