Blackbird pole mod

[Coil]

Here's a quick and easy mod. I took my SF tarp pole mod I bought from Dutch and girth hitch them to the guy lines for the shelf and door. Adds room and you don't have to guyout the sides.

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This pole placement is a major improvement and one I intend to use on my BB from here on.

[Zilla]

Ok, why are the poles crossed?, it it because of how long they are?have you tried getting in it yet?

[Dutch]

Very cool idea.

[Coil]

Ok, why are the poles crossed?, it it because of how long they are?have you tried getting in it yet?

No real reason. The uppermost section is narrower. I guess it looks cooler crossed. ��
Getting in is easier because the upper fabric isn't flopping around. I had my iPad in the shelf and it tipped the hammock a little. I ended up guying the sides for stability.

[Coil]

Very cool idea.

Thanks. I guess I still have a use for your poles when I use a smaller tarp.

[LuvmyBonnet]

I'm a little confused with the setup. Maybe I just need to see it being used with the tarp. I just received my donut style pull outs from Dutch so I guess it doesn't really matter, just curios.

[OutandBack]

Hi Coil, Now your blackbird has wings, haha

I know you just used your tarp poles for a test and it looks like it works pretty well, but now,
if you wanted to make a BB pole kit more permanent would you do anything different?
I would bet thinner lighter poles would work since they are just holding out the bugnet.

[Coil]

Hi Coil, Now your blackbird has wings, haha

I know you just used your tarp poles for a test and it looks like it works pretty well, but now,
if you wanted to make a BB pole kit more permanent would you do anything different?
I would bet thinner lighter poles would work since they are just holding out the bugnet.

Wings! Lol
If I wanted to make it permanent I would add pole pockets for easier set up. And your right with thinner and lighter poles.

[ADKGuy]

Very interesting. You guys amaze me with your ingenuity!

[brino]

very cool!