I am very disappointed in this 2nd exercise barrier that I ordered when it appeared that the 1st one was not coming back in stock.  This  2nd one is not as sturdy (staking) as the first and i was unable to connect with the 1st exercise barrier that I ordered. Funny, as soon as this 2nd one was shipped, the 1st one came back in stock again.  I was not going to pay $60.00 to return the 2nd one and reorder the 1st one.  Here is a picture of the difference in the stakes.