The Critters were designed for use with the Flirt Pole, but many customers have successfully used them with Chase! 😊
Because of the limits of the Chase motor and other factors, you may find that the Critters are too heavy or create too much drag for your particular setup. The good news is that making a few adjustments to your course can often improve performance.
If you notice the lure slowing down or hanging up at the pulleys, you may need to adjust your course size and line tension.
It may be tempting to tighten the line, but that will actually make the problem worse. Chase performs best with very light line tension.
Under ideal conditions, using only the drive unit and one field pulley, Chase can run a course of up to 100 feet. However, your maximum course size will depend on several factors. As a general rule, anything that adds drag to the course will reduce the maximum course size.
Sources of drag include:
- Field pulleys — the more you add, the more drag they create.
- The added weight and size of the Critter.
- Line tension that is too tight.
- Long or thick grass. The line and lure should travel over the top of the grass, not through it. If necessary, raise the pulleys to achieve this.
- Hills, uneven ground, or other terrain that creates additional resistance.
The best approach is to start with a small course and make sure everything is running smoothly with the Critter attached. Then, gradually increase the course size by adding more line until you begin to notice a drop in performance. Once that happens, go back to the last course size that worked well. That will be the maximum course size for your specific setup and conditions.
With a little experimentation, many customers are able to find a setup that works well with their Critters and Chase! 👍