View Full Version : SportShade Awning


hankster
03-31-2005, 01:39 PM
If you have any questions about it... ask them here.

Get it at HobbyShopper - www.hobbyshopper.com (http://www.hobbyshopper.com/)

Price: $109.95 - includes shipping!

Perfect for your pit space! Arrive at the track and set up in about 30 seconds! SportsShade is very easy to set-up and weighs only 9 lbs. No parts to put together - Everything is fully assembled. Anybody can handle it! Its only 2 inches in diameter, so it stores right under the seats of most vans and SUVs!

When the races are over, SportsShade is quick to take-down. The guy lines retract, the canopy retracts and the legs swing up. Easy! You're in the game in no time

SportsShade can be attached to most vans and SUVs in two ways: either the rear door closers or the luggage racks. Each connection point at the awning edge has two straps with clip hooks at the ends. The straps just wrap around almost anything and clip tight or the clip hooks may be attached directly in small areas. SportsShade may also clip on to fences and around trees.

Weight bags for set up on concrete are also available as accessories. The bottom of the weight bag has a non-slip surface. The inside of the weight bag has a clip hook that attaches on to the stake at the end of the guy line. Just fill the bag with something that weighs at least 25 lbs., extend the guyline and clip on to it and adjust the weight bag to a position that fully extends the guy lines.


Instructions for set up:

1. HOOK. Attach the yellow straps around or to a support. The yellow straps have clip hooks on the ends that clip together to form a loop or attach directly to a support object. Recommended supports are: fences, luggage racks of vehicles, trees and eyebolts attached to walls or structures.

2. PULL. Pull out on the handle of the SportsShade housing until the awning material is completely extended and can pull out no further. SportsShade must be completely extended to be held in place by the guy lines.

3. SWING. Pull down on the legs, which are held horizontal by black clips and swing them vertically into place. The legs should be perpendicular to the housing for correct use. The SportsShade housing and legs should be placed at a slight incline to keep the awning extended while placing the guy-lines with stakes (See picture 4 on the box).

4. STAKE. One person should hold the SportsShade upright until the guy lines have been staked down. Pull each guy line until it is fully extended at an approximate angle of 45 degrees from the support legs. Place the stake perpendicular to the ground and drive it into the soil until the collar is touching soil. Do not use stakes in sand or mostly sandy soil. It is recommended to use SportsShade weight bags (sold separately). Please note that Inventive Ideas is not responsible damage or injury cause by any modification made to the SportsShade.

To take SportsShade down:

Pull up on the stakes and hold on to them until they are fully retracted into the housing. Do not let go of them or they may cause damage or injury. Use the 4 steps listed above in reverse order. Windy Conditions: During windy conditions it may be difficult getting the awning material to retract due to a ballooning effect. In this case – try putting the housing on the ground and let the awning go down into the housing or try to line the housing and the awning up parallel to the wind direction and then retracting.

Pictures:
http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/attachment.php?attachmentid=16785
http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/attachment.php?attachmentid=16784
http://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/attachment.php?attachmentid=16786

HobbyShops and Retailers: You can sell the SportShade in your store or on-line. Ask me how!!! (http://www.hobbyshopper.com/sportshadedealer.html)