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We have the same tent, which we love, but had the same problem .I even asked same question on here.  We tried pitching different ways, wondered if that was the problem.

Guy at Go Outdoors showed OH how to repair and change poles and now carry spares, and they said start pitching with middle pole, but we tried that and felt a lot of pressure was put on that pole, so, we now pitch by,

pegging out at one end, ( wind behind us, if windy ) then start working way along, OH at opposite side, trying not to put a lot of pressure on poles when putting pins in, then when all clipped and pegged, tighten everything. If that makes sense. we also got some Vango replacement poles from Amazon, which seem stronger.

I used to worry until it was up, but things have improved now. But the tent is great.

my poles are splitting too every time - seems to be the blue ones.

I found two different sizes when i measured the blue ones,3/4 " difference

 - whats that all about ?

see youtube link for video of putting tent up:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi2fITIKOJg