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We have a vango tigris 800 and one of the poles has split.  I've discovered that vango no longer replace tent poles - we've only used the tent 5 times, but hei ho!

We can buy a replacement section but was wondering if anybody knew how you replace just one piece (It's not the top section).  Trying to get the elastic back down the poles looks like a tricky task - anybody got any useful tips?

Thanks in advance.

You don't need any special tools to handle the shock cord. I improvise a clamp to hold the cord at the desired point by putting rubber bands onto a pair of pliers.

If the cord wont re-thread back easily after cutting you replacement section to size, then a length of cotton masking taped to the shock cord  with a heavy needle on it can be used to "drop" through the pole.

It is all a lot easier than it sounds. Just take your time.