Making a Tire Jump (Agility)

[Dori & Rua]

I am really liking PVC and making agility equipment.  I just can't wait until I can fence in my backyard (one of these days)!

 

I saw a this tire jump and figured I could make something like it.

 

In reading the comments, it appeared that the "ring" was nothing more than a couple of those pool noodles with a couple of bungie cords.

 

I was search for a "ring" and came across a YouTube video of someone making a ring out of the black 4" drain tile.

 

So, I created my own version of the Tire Jump.

 

Below I have a list of the materials, cut sizes, pictures and cost.

 

 

 

 

Materials (all PVC is 1-1/4" ID):

Qty 2 10' PVC (cut as indicated below - I had them cut the 2 pieces in 1/2 so I could get in my SUV and I didn't have to cut the 2 60" pieces myself)

1. 2 pieces @ 35" (top & bottom)
2. 4 pieces @ 11" (legs)
3. 2 pieces @ 60" (uprights)

Qty 2 4-way connectors (ordered from FORMUFIT)

Qty 2 90 degree elbows

Qty 4 end caps

Qty 1 10' drain tile

Qty 3 1" screws (had)

Qty 4 12" canopy tarp ties

Colored Duck tape

Colored vinyl tape (had)

 

With the exception of the connectors, I bought everything at Home Depot.

 

I formed the drain tile into a ring, cut it with a hacksaw and put 3 screws in it

 

I cut the pieces (I used a pvc cutter, but you can use a hacksaw):

 

I assembled the base/legs:

 

Added the uprights and the top piece:

 

Attached the "tire" to the uprights with canopy tarp ties:

 

It is adjustable:

 

I still have to "wrap" the tire with duck tape and add some vinyl tape to the pvc pieces (decorative mostly).  I did buy three rolls of duck tape, but 1 roll should actually be enough to cover the drain tile.

 

Here's a picture of the tape and the canopy tarp ties.

 

So, total cost to make one tire jump - $33.11!  And I really enjoyed doing it.

 

(I am only including the cost of 1 roll of tape and 1/2 the canopy tarp ties since I can use those elsewhere but the above number includes tax for the materials from HD and shipping on the connectors.)

 

[Kim Williams]

That looks awesome.  I'm so impressed!! 

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Very impressive!

[Kyoko]

Wow! You are becoming Pro at this!! We have to come to your house for the practice!!