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03/2/2013 at 10:11am
Location: E Yorkshire
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Hi Pitchmaster, I agree with your comments, however, I don't secure the bottom edge to the pole, if I wanted too, I would just use a spare peg. The poles with my windbreak, are also much longer than the fabric, so I don't have a problem at the top either. I am mainly a solo camper, and did struggle initially when trying to use these new style windbreaks. That is why I started setting the poles a few inches into the ground. I also leave the fabric bunched at the bottom of the poles until all the guy lines are pegged out, and that makes a big difference. Also I sometimes leave a pole section out, so the whole windbreak is lower. Another way round the initial pitching problem, would be to set up using my hole in the ground method, then pull the pole out once set up, and push the pin into the ground a couple of inches away from the hole. I do think the spikes are a good idea though, and would consider adding them to my list of must have goodies 
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05/5/2013 at 10:28am
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I forgot all about this little project! 
I tried the scaffold base plates, and in theory, they did actually work. (Drilled 'em, and held down with either wire pegs or rock pegs, all hammered in at approx 45deg). (4No per plate).
But, what put me off, was that, as the windbreak was literally all held secure at the base of the poles, it was impossible to have every pole exactly vertical, and of course, the top of the poles (and top edge of breaker) were ultimately still at mercy to a breeze!
The windbreak wasn't going anywhere, but it was all a bit to loose and floppy for my liking. (This is also the reason I'm not keen in the knock in wooden stakes... I like a nice tight top edge to the windbreak material.... hate flapping!!)
I strongly suspect that any similar base plate method would have the same effect, and at this stage, I personally, would still be happier with guyed poles, than base plates or wooden stakes.
At the end of the day, it is the top of the wind break that needs to hold firm, and stay "tight". The guy lines enable this.
The search must continue.... :-(
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