The CHiX CHAiN... A Football First Down Measuring Device
For Use By Professional, College, Highschool And Other Organized Football Programs
The method of determining if a`first down' has or has not been made, can now be accomplished in a quicker and more accurate manner, than the present method.
Introducing the CHiX CHAiN, a light weight measuring device that brings simplicity
to the art of measuring.
The CHiX CHAiN will allow for the `first-down or not' measurement to be made without bringing
the presently cumbersome sideline poles and 30 foot of attached chain, out onto the
field of play. Only after a first down is
made is the sideline chain moved.
Measurements are taken from the nose of the football, to the closest yard line. A yard line is any line that extends from sideline to sideline, whether in the offensive or defensive direction.
Features
- Made with rustproof material.
- Light weight - Approximately one pound.
- Weather resistant - Not effected by weather condition.
- Compact - Brought onto field, for measurement, by one person.
- Convenience - Can remain on far side of field after a farside measurement.
Setting the chain using the leading sideline marker pole
CLICK HERE TO SEE A DEMONSTRATION
Details of setting the Chix Chain along the sideline.
After setting the sideline poles in position, the Chix Chain is then set. Place the Bar of the
Chix Chain against the leading edge of the sideline pole and pull the chain, of the Chix
Chain, taut in the direction of the closest line that extends from sideline to sideline. This may be in
either the offensive or defensive direction. Next, place the Marker Clip on the Chix Chain where the closest
yard line intersects the chain. Note: As the yard lines are fairly thick, it is best to place the 'Marker Clip'
at the edge of the yard line which is closest to the pole.
After setting the sideline poles in position, the Chix Chain is then set. Place the Bar of the Chix Chain against the leading edge of the sideline pole and pull the chain, of the Chix Chain, taut in the direction of the closest line that extends from sideline to sideline. This may be in either the offensive or defensive direction. Next, place the Marker Clip on the Chix Chain where the closest yard line intersects the chain. Note: As the yard lines are fairly thick, it is best to place the 'Marker Clip' at the edge of the yard line which is closest to the pole.
Making an on field measurement
When it becomes necessary to determine if a first down has been made, the Chix Chain
is brought out onto the field for the measurement. The Marker Clip is positioned on the same edge of
the yardline as it was when it was set. The handle is then pulled taut and placed near the football.
If the football touches the bar of the Chix Chain or is in advance of it, then a first down has been made
and the sideline chain set is moved to the new position. The Chix Chain is again set and ready for the
new measurement.
When it becomes necessary to determine if a first down has been made, the Chix Chain is brought out onto the field for the measurement. The Marker Clip is positioned on the same edge of the yardline as it was when it was set. The handle is then pulled taut and placed near the football. If the football touches the bar of the Chix Chain or is in advance of it, then a first down has been made and the sideline chain set is moved to the new position. The Chix Chain is again set and ready for the new measurement.
Eliminating The Sideline Chain
The Chix Chain can be use without the need of the sideline chain. After a
first down has been made, place the leading edge of the down marker pole, opposite the nose of the football.
Next, place the cross bar of the Chix Chain against the leading edge of the down marker pole and stretch
the chain towards the closest yard line, in either the offensive or defensive direction, and place the clip on
the side of the yard line closest to the pole. Go two yard lines (10 yards) in the offensive direction from
the yard line used to place the clip and set the clip on the corresponding side of that yard line. Stretch the
chain in the same direction as when the Chix Chain was set and place the other pole against the Chix Chain's
cross bar. The two poles are now ten yards apart without the need of the chain between them.
The Chix Chain can be use without the need of the sideline chain. After a first down has been made, place the leading edge of the down marker pole, opposite the nose of the football. Next, place the cross bar of the Chix Chain against the leading edge of the down marker pole and stretch the chain towards the closest yard line, in either the offensive or defensive direction, and place the clip on the side of the yard line closest to the pole. Go two yard lines (10 yards) in the offensive direction from the yard line used to place the clip and set the clip on the corresponding side of that yard line. Stretch the chain in the same direction as when the Chix Chain was set and place the other pole against the Chix Chain's cross bar. The two poles are now ten yards apart without the need of the chain between them.
CLICK HERE TO SEE A `NO-SIDELINE CHAIN' DEMONSTRATION
Order Today...
Download File
Select Visa or send a check or Money Order for $79.95 Plus $5.95 for shipping and handling, Payable to...
Chix Chain, LLC, and mail to:Chix Chain, LLC
P.O. Box 8360
Port St. Lucie, FL 34985-8360
P.O. Box 8360
Port St. Lucie, FL 34985-8360
Contact us
Allow four to six weeks for deliveryAlso, check out our Math-Aid for grades 1 to 5 Click Here