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Clips—
All PowerPosts
have multiple
front-loading
clips with
angled entry
for tape, twine,
rope, MaxiShock
or wire.
Stem& Base—
The 3 ribs on each
side strengthen
and stiffen
the shank of
PowerPosts. Steel
step-in spike is
pointed, 3/8"
diameter, 8" long
and anodized.
Step-in Posts
35" 35" 21" 48" 48" PowerPosts124 POSTS
Step-in plastic posts are classic examples of a design
compromise.
Why?
Because the ideal post would combine many
opposing features. It would—
• Be flexible enough not to break yet stiff to resist side-strain.
• Be low cost—yet made of expensive (to be strong and endure
pressure) materials.
• Hold conductors and net securely—but allow them to be
easily/quickly loaded and unloaded.
• Have a large spike for stability but a small spike for easier
insertion into hard soils.
• Be able to be driven in with a hammer but made of plastic.
So by necessity every post is a compromise between
conflicting and opposing preferences.
That’s probably one
reason why so many post options and designs exist.
(above) PigTail post inuse with grazing cattle. Additional
conductors used to keep young calves in.
(below) Step-in FiberRods in use to support IntelliTwine
conductors. Harp Clips added to hold additional strands.
Easy to use. Less durable than Step-In FiberRods, FiberTuff (p. 123) or PigTail posts. Their relative ability to resist side strain is shown on p. 122. Post height is inches above the soil installed. Green version allows posts to blend into yard/garden backgrounds. PowerPost, 21", 6 clips, green, 0.70 lb.........#320610 $3.30 PowerPost, 35", 10 clips, green, 0.90 lb.......#320720 $3.91 PowerPost, 35", 10 clips, gray, 0.90 lb.........#320730 $3.91 PowerPost, 48", 12 clips, green, 1.10 lb.......#320820 $4.80 PowerPost, 48", 12 clips, gray, 1.10 lb..........#320830 $4.80