Tested out the kid's setup with the 1"x5' poles. Holds my 225# just as well. But I think I will stick with the 6' poles. I don't hang as close to the ground and its roomier with the tarp added on. We are so excited for the weekend.
Tested out the kid's setup with the 1"x5' poles. Holds my 225# just as well. But I think I will stick with the 6' poles. I don't hang as close to the ground and its roomier with the tarp added on. We are so excited for the weekend.
Last edited by Yojimbo; 09-27-2012 at 15:22.
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I was looking at fiberglass, too, mainly because it's so much cheaper than the aluminum poles. Did some searching and it sounds like fiberglass is marginally heavier. And looking at forums where people have used the fiberglass mast poles as mast poles, it sounds like there are not as robust as the aluminum, particularly at the joins. Still, with each pole being only 2 segments high, it might not be an issue when being used as a stand. But it does not appear to be a weight saving. Just $$$.
I am curious about fiberglass, so I hope someone tries it out. That someone may end up being me. My plan is to get 4 aluminum segments to be used in a two pole stand, but I figure they can also be joined together to be the top pole of a turtlelady stand. The fiberglass might be a suitable for the tripods, and I may have to give that a shot, mainly because I don't have enough opportunities to use a Turtlelady stand to justify the cost of 12 more aluminum segments, but the opportunities that I do have would require it be portable, so the fiberglass with an aluminum top pole might be a good compromise.
Check out our Bamboo Beach Setup at http://www.hammockforums.net/gallery...hp?i=18784&c=3
Agree, The lack of Hanging spots on Masenboro Island has been a big problem for us, but this is a good fix. We'll make more sand stakes prior to the next overnight er.
Webeloree sights.
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Jordan's
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Dad's
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The pair.
Been able to talk to a lot of leaders and scouts today.
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Having been in scouting for many years with my sons, my heart is singing to see these pictures. Thank you for posting them, Artjrk! I bid you and your son many years of comfortable sleeping as you adventure forth spreading the word.
I finally lashed my aluminum canopy supports together today, set them up on my balcony and plan to sleep out tonight with a bright moon and clear skies.
Joyfully, Turtlelady
Don't forget a wrap of gaffers tape (or duct tape) at the joints. It lets you move the stand around without a chance for joints to come apart. Of course, once in position and loaded, the tape does nothing.
Remember...pics or it didn't happen.
Artjrk...I'm really liking your design over the hinge and bolts of the TD style.
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