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Subject Topic: Broken pole Post Reply Post New Topic
PersonTrevor2110
11/8/2008 at 3:56pm
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While taking the tent down in a gale,one of the fibre glass pole sections split about 50% of its length. Is it worth repairing with glue and fibreglass tape or will it break at the slightest stress?

Thanks,

Trev


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Personforce ten
11/8/2008 at 5:13pm
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trev what tent was the pole from?

best advice is now you are home replace the broken section, a repair is ok to keep you going when you are away but best to replace at first opportunity   


Personfoggers
11/8/2008 at 5:35pm
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Replacement is the best option. Most good camping shops do spare lengths in a range of diameters, so you need to measure and get the right size. You will also need a pole threading kit with wire threader and elastic, also widely available at camping shops.


PersonTrevor2110
11/8/2008 at 11:16pm
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Thanks for the replies. Think I'll replace it then. I phoned Millets for advice, as you mentioned they said buy a repair kit. Never thought about carrying a spare pole but I will carry one now.

Cheers,

Trev


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Persondadsbeaniemad
11/8/2008 at 11:22pm
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Our tent had a spare pole section in the bag with the other poles when we bought it.

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Keely :-))



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