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Don't have any tips as ours went up wonky for our first attempt.

However I kept an eye out at cub camp as they have a similar tent just smaller, not sure of name. And they do the poles, then each end  making sure it is straight( this is the bit we didn't do!! ) then they peg and guy all round.

we're going on our second trip next week as well, so fingers crossed we can get it right this time!!! might be back in time to post any tips for you tho!!!

I didn't think the video was much help to be honest.

will be watching this thread for tips tho!!!

With our Vista we form the arches on the ground then peg one end.  We pile all the arches on top of each other then with one of us each side we lift them upright then walk them out to the right position (if that makes sense!) then peg the other.  Make sure its straight, peg the pole ends, tighten the tensioners, then peg the rest.  Works for us!

You do have to make sure its straight or the inners/groundsheet won't fit, and you can tear them. 

We do ours in this order and it worked ok. First we feed poles through and have the arches on the ground, start at one end stand the arch up and peg out 1or 2 guide ropes and a couple of pegs at the base. We then get hold of the other end arch and walk it out and position it straight then peg out the guys at that end then walk round pegging the guys finishing with the ground sheet and base of the tent.final check to see if everything is right,usually have to move one end a couple of inches to tension it,then have a beer before doing the inner.

Takes us about 30 mins.15 for the tent and 15 for the ground sheet

HTHs

 Jim

Post last edited on 20/07/2006 15:40:57

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