Owner Manual

DescriptionPart # Qty.DescriptionPart # Qty.
WOODEN CARRY CASE
HORSESHOE BLUE
HORSESHOE GREEN
STAKE
VS2000-P1
VS2000-P2
VS2000-P3
VS2000-P4
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Replacement Parts List for Horseshoe Set.
SET UP:
1. Stakes Are Placed 40 Feet Apart.
2. Stakes Should Extend 14 To 15 Inches Above The Pit Surface.
3. Stakes May Be Inclined Toward Each Other, But Not More Than A 3 Inch Lean.
4. Stakes Are Solid Or Hollow Steel 1 Inch In Diameter.
5. Stakes Should Be A Minimum Of 21 Inches From The Front And Back Of The Pit.
6. Pits Are Constructed 31 To 36 Inches Wide And 43 To 72 Inches Deep. If The Pit
Is Less Than The Maximum Dimensions, The Extra Space Shall Be Filled With
The Same Material Of Which The Platforms Are Made And Shall Be Level With
The Pit And Platforms. The Stake At The Center.
7. Pits Are Best Filled With Clay, Which Must Be Watered Periodically To Maintain Its
Texture. Sand, Sawdust, And Loose Soil Are More Commonly Used. The Purpose
Of The Filler Is To Keep The Shoes From Bouncing Excessively, So Any Material
That Accomplishes This Can Be Used. Minimum Depth Of The Substance Is 4
Inches But 8 Inches Is Recommended.
8. A Foul Line Is Marked 3 Feet In Front Of Each Stake. Thus, The Resulting
Throwing Distance (foul Line To Opposite Stake) Is 37 Feet. For Female, Junior,
And Elderly Contestants The Foul Line Is 27 Feet From The Opposite Stake.
Ÿ Backboard Should Be At Least Four Feet Behind The Stake.
Ÿ Should Be At Least One Foot High And Extend The Width Of The Pit.
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90-Day Limited Warranty
This consumer warranty extends to the original consumer purchase of any ESCALADE® SPORTS
Product (hereinafter referred as the "Product").
WARRANTY DURATION: This Product is warranted to the original consumer purchase of a period
of ninety (90) days from the original purchase.
WARRANTY COVERAGE: ESCALADE® SPORTS warrants to the original Consumer Purchaser that
any Product of its manufacture is free from defects in material and workmanship when used for
the intended purpose under normal use and conditions. THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE
PRODUCT HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, NEGLIGENCE, IMPROPER
SERVICE, FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT OR OTHER CAUSES
NOT ARISING OUT OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP.
WARRANTY PERFORMANCE: During the above ninety (90) day warranty period, ESCALADE®
SPORTS shall repair or replace with a comparable model, and Product, or component thereof,
which may prove defective under normal use and proper care, and which our examination shall
disclose to our satisfaction to be thus defective, please contact our Warranty Dept.
1-866-873-3528 / Warranty Dept.
Or Write us at:
Escalade® Sports, Inc. - P.O. Box 889, Evansville, IN 47706 - Attn: Warranty Dept.
Or E-mail us at:
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Other than shipping requirements no charge will be made for such repair or replacement of in-
warranty Products. ESCALADE® SPORTS strongly recommends that the Product is insured for
value prior to mailing.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS: ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF THIS SALE, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY
PERIOD. ESCALADE® SPORTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR
OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES INCURRED BY THE
CONSUMER OF ANY OTHER USE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or consequential or
incidental damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES: This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which may vary from state to state.
BACKBOARDS (Not included but recommended for serious play)
THE HORSESHOE
Ÿ It Shall Not Weigh More Than 2 Pounds, 10 Ounces.
Ÿ It Shall Not Exceed 7 1/4 Inches In Width.
Ÿ It Shall Not Exceed 7 5/8 Inches In Length.
Ÿ On A Parallel Line 3/4 Inch From A Straightedge Touching The Points Of The Shoe,
The Opening Of The Shoe Must Not Exceed 3 1/2 Inches.
THE RULES
Ÿ Each Player Pitches Both Shoes Followed By The Opponent's Two Shoes.
Ÿ In Pitching A Shoe, The Player May Not Cross The Foul Line.
Ÿ When Playing Teams, Half The Team Throws From One Stake And Half Throws From The Other.
Ÿ Games Can Be Played To 40 Points In A Point Limit Game Or 40 Shoes In A Shoe Limit Game.
In The Shoe Limit Game The Player With The Highest Points Wins. If A Tie Exists Then Each
Player Can Take A Half Win Or A Two Inning Tie Breaker Can Be Thrown.
SCORING
Ÿ Any Shoe Must Be Within One Horseshoe-width (measured Across The Outside Of The Open End Of
The Shoe) Of The Stake To Be Considered For Points. (official Rules Call For 6 Inches Max).
Ÿ The Closest Shoe To The Stake Gets 1 Point.
Ÿ If You Have Two Shoes Closer Than Any Of Your Opponent's, You Get 2 Points.
Ÿ Ringers Are Worth 3 Points Each And Must Completely Encircle The Stake So The Ends Can Be
Touched With A Straight-edge Without Touching The Stake.
Ÿ If You Have The Closest Shoe And A Ringer, It's 4 Points.
Ÿ If Your Opponent Throws A Ringer On Top Of Yours, They Cancel And No Points Are Scored.
Ÿ Leaners Are Worth 1 Point And Are Considered Closer Than Any Adjacent Shoe Except Ringers.