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DECK. The functional deck has four holes in the
leading edge for ease of attachment to various structures. It
provides a safe and convenient platform for the dog to launch and return from a
retrieve as well as “shake off” and rest. The surface texture and ridges help
provide traction and the through-holes allow water to run off making it less
slippery. The custom rotationally molded deck is a UV resistant, plastic resin
product that’s easy to maintain. Rotationally molded plastics feature tremendous
stress crack resistance and impact strength. Some waviness is normal. It's
hollow interior and uniform exterior wall thickness makes it ridged yet
lightweight.
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EXTERNAL TUBE FABRIC. The camouflage selection, Mossy
Oak's Shadowgrass, is great for serious hunters. Choose brightly colored Royal
Blue or Forest Green to compliment popular boat decors. These materials
are 18oz. PVC coated polyester and have been used for years on inflatable boats
because of its durability, abrasion resistance and tolerance for UV. To
keep it looking sharp simply clean with mild soap and refresh its shine with a
liquid vinyl treatment.
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INTERNAL BLADDER AND VALVE. This superior 100%
polyurethane, RF (radio frequency) welded bladder was selected over other butyl
and PVC film materials due to its amazing strength and long life. RF
welding seams two layers of polyurethane together without the use of heat so all
of the original properties of the material are maintained. The Halkey Roberts
valve is very reliable and easy to inflate and rapidly deflate. A standard
tire valve with a short length of clear tubing is provided with the filler valve
to inflate the
tubes.
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RAMP. “Superman mesh” not only is the name but the
description as well for this tough 18oz. rubberized coated fabric. This
negatively buoyant mesh submerges readily and easily allows water to drain
through. The spacing of the dual threads in the mesh provides traction
without the possibility of having a dog’s claw being caught and injured.
Galvanized, corrosive resistant, steel tubing is used for the spreader
bar. Superman might be able to bend it, but this baby is plenty strong for
it’s application.
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STRAPS AND BUCKLES. 1” Nylon strapping, known for its
strength and resistant to sun rot, provides the means for attaching the deck to
the flotation tubes and ramp. Straps threaded through tough Nexus
ladder-locks, made of Delrin, keep the deck and tubes aligned and snug to each
other.
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ZIPPERS AND STITCHING. Big #10 nylon, YKK brand,
self-repairing zippers are used to access the bladder. These quality zippers
easily handle the air pressure in the bags. Ramp components may be
attached via heavy-duty Velcro, snaps or zippers to the inflated tubes.
The thread is industrial-strength, sun-resistant polypropylene. All seams
having any stress on them are doubled stitched for added stability.
In our continuing effort to assure
product improvements and affordable prices, materials and specifications
may change without notice.
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