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litefoot-- Where in Lowes did you find two 8ft aluminum tubing for less than $31?

I believe that Alamosa said in the Stake Boom thread that he tried aluminum, but it was not strong enough. I can't remember how it failed, either it bent or the nail deformed the aluminum, I think....

Has anyone made a version that can be broken down to shorter poles?

I want to use this system while on a bicycle trip. I will need something that can be broken down so I can carry it on the bike....