Quik Shade Set of 4 Heavy Duty Weight Plates for Securing Instant and Pop-Up Canopies and Tents
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These wrap around the legs and rest on each leg's flat stake holders. (We use metal stake holders.) On the asphalt where we camped for the Indy 500, it worked perfectly.
"The 1. According to the manufacturer's information, the 1. Almost any instant canopy leg will fit into the 25" wide slot opening.
Yes, but we did a fantastic job on our own. They'll just slide right over, so doubling won't be an issue.
The majority of the weight is C-. It's shaped in such a way that the slot allows it to slide onto/around the leg. I suppose you could tie a rope to the weight and use it as a tie down, but there isn't a hole to secure the tied rope completely. (The six 'holes' in the photo are just depressions; they don't go all the way through.)
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These weights were just delivered to me, and they appear to have been used! They're scratched and rusted where poles used to be. One of them has been harmed. I ordered two boxes, and they both came in the same condition. I'm not opposed to buying something used if it's clearly marked as such. Also, see if it works. Be Wary of the Buyer!.
UPDATE: I purchased a second set, and stacking is much more convenient. At least two per leg is highly recommended. I considered using something more substantial, but I'm getting older and don't want to put too much strain on my back. Because I go to three farmers markets a week, I keep both sets in a rolling backpack to make transportation easier. br>br>While these did fail me in a 20-mph windstorm, they were still useful. They were never designed to withstand winds exceeding 1 mph. 10 mph. However, the majority of the complaints I've seen are about this. Because there are five different weights, your entire pop-up will be able to be customized. Up is only held in place by the weight of its own body plus 20. Buy multiple sets and stack them if you want to be safe in winds stronger than a light breeze. If you can, use stakes and tie up to something or even other vendors for added stability, but don't expect these to save you from a strong wind. I'm definitely going to keep a spare set on hand in case the wind changes again. I adore these tiny weights, and I especially adore the fact that they'll go over almost any pop-up. up leg. And, along with my tarps and clamps, they fit nicely in my rolling backpack. A big plus!.
These don't fit together as well as I expected - There are much better types that lock tight and keep the tent from slipping off when someone bumps into it or the wind blows a little too hard. br>br>I was also unable to return these, which was extremely inconvenient. After the event for which I used them, I didn't have enough time. That was a lot of planning.
These are perfect for my Quick Shade canopy because they are made to fit the canopy's legs. However, they aren't particularly heavy, and I'm not sure how they'd fare in anything other than a light breeze. They come filled, but I wish they came empty so I could fill them with something more substantial, like lead shot pellets. It would have been nice if they had also included a carry bag, but the cardboard box they come in is fairly sturdy, so that's what I'm using to store and transport them for the time being. Although I believe they are overpriced for what you get, I have decided to keep them.
Disappointed, there was a light to moderate breeze, and the weights simply slid off the legs. We bought these because of the canopy's extremely light weight - We were glad we bungeed one of the canopy legs to a tree because we would have had to go looking for it after the weights slid off if we hadn't. They had to be duct taped to the legs at some point. This year, I'm going to look for a better option.
On a stone patio, we have our canopy. In the wind, these weights help keep it down. We purchased a second set of these weights and placed two on each leg after the canopy was blown over the house by a strong wind. It's a good system.
Fits perfectly on my 10x10 Straight Leg Gazebo from First-Up. br>br>Nice product, but 5 pounds per leg may be insufficient. I ended up shifting two weights from the downwind legs to the upwind legs on a day with gusts of 30 mpg. The wind didn't change direction that day, which was fortunate. Because I live in an area where windy days are common, I also bought a set of four water-resistant shoes. For stronger winds, fillable weights (Palm Springs brand) will provide an additional 17 pounds per leg. br>br>To the manufacturer, I would suggest making a slight indentation in the center to keep the weights from sliding off the legs if the canopy is lifted by a strong gust. The idea is that the canopy's foot will catch in the indentation and keep it from sliding. Two weights could also be stacked with a matching protrusion on the opposite side, and the top weight would be "locked" on as well.
Easy Canopy Weigh Downsbr>br>Simply slide our instant canopy onto the canopy feet to weigh it down. Stake downs aren't allowed at some sporting events, and they're impossible in some terrains, but these work well. When it's windy, we've discovered that we need to turn the weights clockwise or counterclockwise to keep the canopy feet from blowing out of the weights. br>br>We keep the weights in a sturdy ladies' shoulder bag to make it easier to carry both the weights and the canopy.
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