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Hi everyone - Help can any one advise the best/quicket way to "re-String" fibreglass poles and what is the ratio of elasticated cord to length of poles.

Any assistance greatly appreciated as never had to do it before

ColinB

The cord is stiff enough that you can just poke it down the centre of the hole. Make sure it's a clean end though, or tape it round with a tiny bit of sticky tape.

I.m sure the manufacturers have a set ratio of cord to pole, but for your average camper, a bit of cord that's long enough to allow the pole set to fold up easily is good enough. It's not a structural thing, after all, but just to keep the pole sections together for easy handling. You can even use a pole without the cord, if you just happen to break it while pitching the tent.

Also don't cut the cord until threaded through last pole.......

been there, done that, and not an experience I wish to repeat...........