Helpful Hints for ordering
from AMOS
Arenas
| | We at AMOS understand the importance of making the
correct decision when choosing a roping or rodeo arena supplier. Today, there
are many companies offering roping and rodeo equipment, however a large portion
of these companies have little, or no experience in the roping and rodeo
field. Some companies are strictly in the steel selling business and lack the
knowledge of designing an arena system to best fit the customers particular
needs.
Below is a list of questions that we feel are
"must ask" questions while
shopping for your next arena purchase.
Be sure to ask your sales
person:
- Are you now, or have you
ever roped or participated in a rodeo? If so, at what level and how long?
Make sure you are receiving the correct information pertaining to your arena,
when it comes to how and why it should work.
- Ask your sales person why the diagram is best
suitable for your needs. If they cannot give you a good explanation of why,,
Beware!
Describe your land
terrain and surroundings for your arena location. Ask the sales person how the
arena should be installed (direction, uphill, downhill, etc.) to best fit your
needs, and receive the most "Perfect Practice" conditions. Ask for an explanation of why, regarding the
recommendations.
- What is the size, and gauge of materials used? For
example: If it is called a 16 gauge material, ask if it is a true 16 gauge
(.065) wall thickness. Is the diameter OD or ID dimension? What is the weight of
each arena section?
- Is the same weight of material (wall thickness)
used throughout the system?
- Describe your finishing process: Unpainted,, paint
vat,, spray paint,, galvanized material,, hot dip
galvanizing etc. What is the estimated lifetime of the
finish?
- Describe the safety features of the arena and
components.
- Will the company guarantee a delivery date?
- Will the system totally connect without
emphasizing?
- What type connectors are used in the arena
system?
- How are the arena sections attached to the
post?
- In my particular arena, (if
used) how long should the score line be?
- Is the arena in question suitable for rough stock?
(If applicable)
- What size of arena do I need for my particular use?
(Explain your intentions of use, barrel racing, team roping, calf roping, rodeo
ie; (professional, novice, beginner etc.)
- Will my wife and children be able to operate the
roping chute?
- How far is the heel box set off of the right fence?
And why?
- What type maintenance does the product
require?
- What different lengths are the arena sections
available in?
- What method of payment do you require?
- Is installation available?
- Is the horizontal rails pinch cut and welded on one
side, or are they mitered and welded all the way
around?
- Do you offer a written warrantee?
- Do you have a CAD engineer available for larger
projects?
- Is the roping chute a combination calf and steer
chute?
- Do you offer a remote controlled chute? How does it
operate? Air,,110AC,,12 Volt etc.
- What different types of financing do you
offer?
- Does the arena sections have any butt
welds?
- Is the vertical braces lap welded, or notched and
welded?
- Do you accept major credit cards?
- Does your company accept special
orders?
- What type of gate comes with the arenas? Pasture
gate,, bow gate (height x width)
- What type latches are on your gates?
- Do you provide a professional diagram with the
arenas?
- Do you provide a professional diagram for special
orders?
- Does your company manufacture bleacher
seating?
- Does your company manufacture horse
stalls?
- Does your company have personnel available for
project committee meetings?
- Is your product manufactured from secondary or
prime material?
If your sales person does not answer
the questions to your satisfaction, you may want to be aware.
We hope the list will
simplify the steps, while shopping for your Arena Products.
Thank you,
Harry Felts
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Call Toll Free 1-877-777-AMOS
1-877-777-2667
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