Weight Pull Harness
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Other Information:
Measurement Form in PDF Format
Measurement Form in MS Word Format
PLEASE NOTE: We do not take responsibility if customers order the wrong size or send us incorrect measurements. If a harness needs to be returned for exchange, alteration or refund, the postage costs will need to be covered by the customer.
WEIGHT-PULL HARNESS from $85.00
The weight-pull harness is designed for pulling of heavy loads over short distances, and incorporates a rear spreader bar to prevent lateral compression of the hind legs by the side straps during heavy pulls.
The weight pull harness is designed to allow maximum pulling power
and comfort under heavy loads. If fitted correctly the weight-pull
harness will not restrict movement when the dog's head is down low
during pulls, and will not put pressure on the upper arm-shoulder
joint.
Weight-pull harnesses are made from industrial polyester webbing with synthetic thick polar-fleece & high density closed-cell foam padding, and are double stitched with heavy-duty synthetic thread.
*Note: it is a common misconception that wider webbing is better,
however wider webbings are not necessarily any stronger and may not sit
as flat on the curved areas of the dog, causing one edge of the webbing to
dig in under the front leg - any discomfort will prevent optimal pulling.
Wider webbing may be appropriate for large and giant breed dogs, but
is not recommended for smaller dogs.
Features:
Padding extends around the neck and chest areas for added comfort
and to minimise chafing. Harnesses are padded from A-B, B-G and A-D
- more than on most other weight-pull harnesses.
The X section over the back is adjustable and the cross-over point can be moved to suit the pulling style of your dog and the height of the load the dog is pulling. The webbing X section should be a bit loose so as not to place any downward pressure on the spine when the dog is pulling.
Because no two dogs are exactly the same, Windchill weight-pull harnesses are made to measure for your dog.
Harness length:
For weight pull competitions where the dog may be pulling a very
heavy load at a slow speed, the spreader bar is usually positioned
closer to the rear of the dog, while still allowing for full
extension of the hind leg during pulling. This minimises the
risk of tangles, particularly for dogs that may back up, twist, pull
off centre, jump, lunge or have a tendency to step out of a harness
when pulling.
For dogs that will lean in and pull the load in a steady motion, the
length may not be as critical.
For drag work or training where the dog is pulling at a faster speed, we recommend extra length between the hind leg and the spreader bar to allow full extension of the hind leg.
You can specify the length of the harness when ordering.
Use the information sheet on how to measure your dog for a weight-pull harness elsewhere in this web site.
If you find your harness is not a good fit on your dog, you are
welcome to send it back to us for alteration or exchange.
25 mm wide webbing $85.00
Recommended for small and medium breed dogs
35 mm wide webbing $95.00
Recommended for large & giant breed dogs
50 mm wide webbing $105.00
Recommended only for
giant breed dogs
- see Colour chart page for colour samples
25 mm Webbing:
Red, Royal Blue, Light blue, Purple, Emerald Green, Gold, Yellow, Burgundy, Brown, Black. Silver.
Fluoro
colours: Lime, Pink, Yellow, Orange
35 mm Webbing:
Black, Royal blue, Red, Brown, Burgundy, Fluoro lime, Hot pink, Bright orange
50 mm Webbing:
Black, Royal blue, Red, Purple, Fluoro orange
Polar Fleece Padding:
Red, Royal Blue, Purple, Black, Cerise, Green, Gold, Light blue
Embroidered Name Tag $9.50 extra
- Up to 10 characters per tag (including spaces)
Name or phone number embroidered onto a section of black webbing.
If colour is not specified we do the embroidery in the same colour as the main item on the black background (as pictured). If you would like a different colour lettering please provide details on the order form.
Lettering for name-tags can be all uppercase or a combination of upper and lower case.
Lettering height is approximately 3/4 the width of the webbing.
Name tags are removable and can be added to most Windchill products.
