Skamper Ramp Super
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I'm sorry, but we don't sell just the extensions. We do, however, carry the ones with the extension as one piece of peace.
NOOOOO! My 45 lb. Springer is having a difficult time getting out of this. I strung rope across it and tied a boat bouy to the end, and that's the only reason he can do it. To see a picture, look up my review. BUY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK. IF YOU HAVE A DOG, YOU WILL BE DISAPPOINTED. 25 LBS.
15 lbs. minimum
We used it to create an above-ground pool by attaching it to our deck. Our 20 pound dog likes it. Larger dogs might not be able to use it.
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This pet ramp for swimming pools is a clear winner, despite a few flaws. br>br>It's been five months since I've seen my five-month-old daughter. a ten-year-old Westie With the addition of some rope for traction, 11 pound) had no trouble learning to use the ramp. My sons have dogs that are slightly larger (20-pound) than mine. 25 pounds), so I decided that installing the Skamper Ramp with the extension (Super Scamper Ramp) was the best option. Here are some of the issues: br>br> br>br>(1) It has a slick surface. The ramp, as has been mentioned in other reviews, is extremely slick. Rope was added to the exposed holes on the ramps. (Later this year, I'll have to replace the nylon rope with polypropylene rope because chlorine will deteriorate it. ) ) Before putting the ramp in the pool, I tied a rope around it. Without the rope, a pet would have the same amount of traction as if I had built a ramp out of a cookie sheet. br>CORRECTED 5/24 - When dogs approached the ramp from the side, I discovered that the middle section, which was not roped, was a major hazard. Photo 11 shows how I added rope (blue and white). br>br>(2) Inconsistent instructions. While some effort was made to provide detailed installation instructions, the information provided is insufficient. I should also mention that if you are a person who does not read directions, the installation will take longer for the reasons listed below. (When I say "rope" in the following, I'm referring to the rope that keeps the ramp attached to the pool. ) )br>br>(a) Use the set of four holes about six inches from the ramp's edge when installing the ramp for a pool with an overhanging edge/coping. The rope should be looped through the four holes according to the diagram. The drawing is correct, but it's unclear why the rope under the ramp has a recessed slot that isn't used when the rope is looped correctly. br>br>(b) Avoid using any of the four holes closest to the ramp's edge. The directions refer to these as the "upper holes. " (When the ramp is installed to a pool without an overhang or coping, these holes are used. ) )br>br>(c) With heavier pets, a float beneath the ramp may be required to prevent the ramp's end from sinking too far. For my ten-year-old son, I put two floats on the pool ramp and one on the hot tub ramp because I have a pound Westie. When a pet climbs out of the pool without the floats, the ramp edge moves too far forward, creating a steep angle. The angle would be too great if a pet was distressed. Two additional floats have been added to the pool's ramp. The ramp's farthest edge rests at a height of 0. The one in the hot tub ramp is 75 inches below the water line, while the one in the pool is 1. 5 inches below the surface. When my dog was swimming in the pool, I discovered that she had enough forward motion to keep the ramp at a comfortable angle with the help of two floats. Because the hot tub is so small, a pet must be able to easily contact the ramp, so the ramp's end is slightly deeper. When a pet exits, the angle becomes slightly steeper, but the float keeps the angle from becoming too extreme. Noodles can be cut and used as floats in chlorine swimming pools, but they will degrade over time. I recommend using a polypropylene rope and a marine-grade float. In larger pools, dividers made of polypropylene rope are used. EDITED ON 5/24/18 - After working with two dogs and having them use the ramp from different directions, I discovered that the floats prevented the ramp from being low enough in the water for the pets to climb it from the side, so I removed them. This necessitates a tight fit between the ramp and the pool's coping. br>br>As soon as I am able, I will add the following photos: (2) Bottom of the rampbr>(1) Installation instructionsbr>(2) (3) Close-up of the slot for the rope that will not be used. (4) Floats at the bottom of the ramp. br>(5) Floatbr>(6) Installation of the top side of the ramp. (Because the rope will stretch and need to be adjusted, I left extra rope on each end. ) )br>(7) View of the pool ramp from the side. (8) 10 br>br>br>br>br>br On the pool ramp, a pound Westie is standing. br>(9) Westie leaping from the stairwell. br>(10) The location of two ramps that have been installed.
It works perfectly now that I've fixed it. Because it didn't have any traction, I had to place a pool noodle underneath it and weave rope through the holes. My dog is nine years old. The large size is ideal for a pound poodle. We were unable to drill holes in the ground, so we buried a metal pipe and secured it in this manner.
Our dog only needed a few tries to get the hang of it, and now she can easily enter and exit the pool. We did add some rope to add traction, so the one star deducted is due to the fact that it was slick. When she first gets on, it sinks a little, but she can easily get out of the pool. I like the design, but you don't have to follow the instructions to put it together; all you have to do is attach it to the pool's side and make sure it's secure. Only the rope was used instead of the metal clips that came with it. The Skamper Ramp comes highly recommended!.
Under the large piece with wings that ties to the deck, I used one pool noodle cut into fourths, which I installed by running rope through the cut noodle longways and tying it into the rope I weaved in step 1 above, 3. I taught my dogs to use it by requiring them to do so every time we were in the pool together. Great news: br>br> A rabbit, a cat, and at least ten bees have all been seen by me. This device is used by wasps to protect themselves.
My 50 pound male golden doodle was unable to climb the large size ramp that I purchased. The far end (away from our dock's side) would sink too quickly, forcing him to climb almost vertically. I used nylon rope to add three cut pieces from a pool noodle underneath the far end, as suggested by another reviewer. It appeared to be much better, but then the extension piece that transforms the regular ramp into the large size ramp began to separate. I'll try adding a couple of screws to permanently secure the extension piece to the main body and see if that helps, but this was not well designed. At this point, my dog might be a little frightened of it.
I was hoping to use the holes in the ramp to add roping for extra grip. There are no holes in the two that I received. They have molded recesses where the holes in the picture can be seen. This thing will be extremely slippery if it gets wet. Furthermore, one of the two boxes contained no hardware (rope, grommets, etc. ). br>br>The maker's advertising is extremely deceptive. Take them off the market until the problem is resolved if it's a manufacturing defect. If their product has been updated, they must update the image on Amazon's website, their own website, and the box it comes in.
I had just gotten the ramp in and was expecting it to be wider for some reason. Normally, I read all of the reviews before purchasing, but this time I didn't because we only needed something to last a few months because we are moving and didn't want to waste money on something that wouldn't be used again. br>We have 5 huskies and 3 chihuahuas, but only our three male huskies and two Chi's swim. I just don't see this working with our huskies, and we got the large. I have photos of two 54-pound huskies and two Chi's, one 6 pounds and the other 7 pounds. br>I'll update this review once I've tried it out.
If gripping was easier, I would have given it a perfect rating. My dog was having trouble for two reasons, both of which we were able to resolve. 1) We replaced the single single ramp with a ramp with an extension to make it less steep, and 2) we added a traction rope. Even with her bulky life jacket, she can now easily exit the water.
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