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11/7/2013 at 9:28pm
Location: Derby.
Outfit: Karsten 350+Awnings
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No, the back two, nearest the tent, look nigh on perfect. The next two forward, I'd say would be better lifted. Personally, I would lift those as high as your poles would allow, to slope upwards as it leaves the tent. These two poles would then, effectively, form the ridge (ignore the fact that there may be a sewn seam running the other way, it matters not!)
Finally, the front centre pole can be a foot or so lower than the two side ones.
So as you stand at that front pole, looking at your front door, the ridge goes across, rather than straight towards you!
This way, you will have a lot more head height/clearance, not only directly in front of your tent door, but to each side too!!
Of course, in High winds and/or particularly driving rain, then my method would actually offer LESS protection, as everything is more exposed. (As in, put an umbrella tight to your head, and your new hair do stays intact. Hold the brolly 5ft above your head, and it's ruined in a matter of minutes!! 
Different shaped tarp, of course, but DK168's version here, is the best example I can find.... rising from the tent, before sloping gently down again....
Obviously, if you were happy with the head room you had, then simply ignore me.... it's not difficult!!  
Have a play, and see what you think!! 
Mucker
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PS, using this will mean that any rain will run back down the tarp towards your tent. I have no idea what your tent door is like, so if the rain can run from tarp to tent, then down your tent into the doorway, then a complete re-think may be required!!!
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