Jump cups?

[AffirmedHope]

I want to get some jump cups for my trainer as a Christmas gift since she only has a couple of good ones the other ones are the cheap ones that can barely hold up a pole because they are bent so out of shape. So what are some good sturdy jump cups that won't break so easily and can hold up to lessons 5 days a week?

[jn4jenny]

Every time this topic comes up on COTH, the verdict for longevity is "the ones from Potter Steel". Potter Steel 508-995-7139--- Jumpingcups@aol.com . When I emailed them about jump cups, they were very prompt in getting me a quote.

[RugBug]

I don't know what the cups from Potter Steel are. I do know that I love the Paperchase cups. (http://www.paperchasefarms.com/products.htm) They are an integrated cup/pin system and therefore can be moved with one hand. They are a bit expensive, but I really love them. The only reason we still have some old school cups is because some of our standards have small holes and the Paperchase ones won't fit. Once I find the time to re-drill the holes, all other cups will be done away with.

[greyshowjumper]

The paperchase are hands down the best. You will not lose your pins ever again.

[Mel0309]

I don't know what the cups from Potter Steel are. I do know that I love the Paperchase cups. (http://www.paperchasefarms.com/products.htm) They are an integrated cup/pin system and therefore can be moved with one hand. They are a bit expensive, but I really love them. The only reason we still have some old school cups is because some of our standards have small holes and the Paperchase ones won't fit. Once I find the time to re-drill the holes, all other cups will be done away with.

These are my favorite too. No more missing pins. No more fighting with the pole, the cup and the pin. Easy to use and worth the price.

[PNWjumper]

You can also get the same type of one-piece jump cups at Net Equestrian: http://www.netequestrian.com/horse/30/search/search_results/revolutionary_jump_cup.asp?pId=30&cgId=0&cId=3&scId=

Though after looking at the Paperchase Farms website I think I'll go there in the future. $9 a cup vs. $10.50 a cup.

I also live by these jump cups, though, and everyone who comes out to my farm falls in love with them too. WAY easier than having to mess with separate pins! And I can finally adjust jumps from horseback when I'm jumping up at home without a helper :D

[RugBug]

You can also get the same type of one-piece jump cups at Net Equestrian: http://www.netequestrian.com/horse/30/search/search_results/revolutionary_jump_cup.asp?pId=30&cgId=0&cId=3&scId=

Though after looking at the Paperchase Farms website I think I'll go there in the future. $9 a cup vs. $10.50 a cup.


The ones at NetEquestrian ARE the Paperchase cups. :winkgrin: I guess they are distributing them. Paperchase has a patent on that particular design.

SStack (Schneider's) sells a one handed, integrated pin cup, but it's a POS, if you ask me. It's flimsy and bends out of shape with one knock or rub (seems like it anyway). I tried those because they were much cheaper than the Paperchase and they were a joke.

[poltroon]

I don't know what the cups from Potter Steel are. I do know that I love the Paperchase cups. (http://www.paperchasefarms.com/products.htm) They are an integrated cup/pin system and therefore can be moved with one hand. They are a bit expensive, but I really love them. The only reason we still have some old school cups is because some of our standards have small holes and the Paperchase ones won't fit. Once I find the time to re-drill the holes, all other cups will be done away with.

Are you guys still recommending the Paper Chase cups?

[RugBug]

Are you guys still recommending the Paper Chase cups?

I almost feel like this is a trick question (like they did something nefarious so I shouldn't buy their products. :lol:)

Yes...I still prefer the Paperchase cups.

[PNWjumper]

I almost feel like this is a trick question (like they did something nefarious so I shouldn't buy their products. :lol:)

Yes...I still prefer the Paperchase cups.

:lol: I was thinking the same thing!

Nothing's changed for me. My jump cups are on year 7 and going strong.

[dab]

I love the Paperchase jump cups ... not only for one-handed adjustments but because you can flip them over and store them flat against the jump standard --

[CHT]

I really dislike metal jump cups. Had a former trainer slice her face open on one, and my old grey mare got an ankle chip from one. Only Plastic cups here for my regular standards. I have some silverline ones. $12.00 for two at my local tack shop.

[poltroon]

I almost feel like this is a trick question (like they did something nefarious so I shouldn't buy their products. :lol:)

Yes...I still prefer the Paperchase cups.

Sorry, not meant to be tricky - just thought I'd see how they were holding up after another year of use!

[SidesaddleRider]

Sorry, not meant to be tricky - just thought I'd see how they were holding up after another year of use!

We've had our Paperchase jump cups for about 7 years now. They still look like new, and still work perfectly.

[RugBug]

We've had our Paperchase jump cups for about 7 years now. They still look like new, and still work perfectly.


:yes: We've had ours for about 6 years and they're still great. A coat of black paint would make them look brand new.

And the best part...NO LOST PINS. :winkgrin:

[Ravencrest_Camp]

I much prefer the keyhole strip system.

Much easier to build the jumps. You can use lighter materials and no need to drill holes. Also no pins to loose.

And you can use the break away cups for saftey.

[Stono Ferry]

Black plastic ones for me with pin attached with string.