Tensahedron Stand

**Latherdome** · 10-19-2018, 10:37

Originally Posted by TominMN

Gold anodized!?

Gold plated, actually, a prototype for our High Rollers Club line. We figured the stand is so expensive already, right?

Nope that was an early prototype. The anodizing cost more than the tubing. No plans to offer colors in foreseeable future. My vote would be for black-gray-silver over 4 steps tapered. Our present clear anodizing has benefit of consistency, doesn't fade in sunlight like most colors, and doesn't look (as) damaged when scratched as colors do.

**TominMN** · 10-19-2018, 10:41

Originally Posted by Latherdome

Gold plated, actually, a prototype for our High Rollers Club line. We figured the stand is so expensive already, right?

Nope that was an early prototype. The anodizing cost more than the tubing. No plans to offer colors in foreseeable future. My vote would be for black-gray-silver over 4 steps tapered. Our present clear anodizing has benefit of consistency, doesn't fade in sunlight like most colors, and doesn't look (as) damaged when scratched as colors do.

I agree re clear or silver. Black anodizing would be a poor choice for this product. Just wouldn't hold up, just as it doesn't on canoe gunwales.

**Shug** · 10-19-2018, 22:15

DynaFly + Tensa4 = Whoooooo Buddy))))
Shug

**muledog19** · 10-19-2018, 22:19

That looks like a really sweet combo! Thanks for sharing, Shug!

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**TominMN** · 10-28-2018, 09:55

There's been a lot of discussion about extensions for the Tensa4 to accommodate rigging bigger tarps. Most of the solutions involve adding something that protrudes straight off the ends. As we primarily sleep diagonally, why not extend just one pole on each end and have the tarp be just a bit diagonal as well?

**raftingtigger** · 10-28-2018, 10:44

Originally Posted by TominMN

There's been a lot of discussion about extensions for the Tensa4 to accommodate rigging bigger tarps. Most of the solutions involve adding something that protrudes straight off the ends. As we primarily sleep diagonally, why not extend just one pole on each end and have the tarp be just a bit diagonal as well?

You could do that - I have. I didn't like it for several reasons. First and most important: Depending on the pitch of the tarp, the tarp can rub on the tip of the unextended pole. Second, it is better for extending the length of the tarp points rather that raising the height of the tarp. Third, it isn't adjustable.

See the pictures of just that with the tarp extension poles intended for the Tensa Solo vs the tarp extension poles I prefer.44895643_1115180461995862_3748016697051709440_n.jpg 44948159_304956660329030_8990310146252996608_n.jpg 44779424_566769913753777_7323046920467775488_n.jpg 44874528_2174170666170080_6415919895925489664_n.jpg 43709515_364934524251264_1379552368877633536_n.jpg

In each case the way I prefer is higher, longer, packs smaller, is adjustable, is lighter, and IMHO easier to install. We are actively working on producing this product.

**TominMN** · 10-28-2018, 17:51

Originally Posted by raftingtigger

You could do that - I have. I didn't like it for several reasons. First and most important: Depending on the pitch of the tarp, the tarp can rub on the tip of the unextended pole. Second, it is better for extending the length of the tarp points rather that raising the height of the tarp. Third, it isn't adjustable.

In each case the way I prefer is higher, longer, packs smaller, is adjustable, is lighter, and IMHO easier to install. We are actively working on producing this product.

Two things: What I see in the pictures doesn't look longer, just higher. And longer is important with a longer tarp. Secondly, all the latest pics of the Tensa that I've seen have the poles joined so close to the ends that I wouldn't think that a tarp could possibly rub on the other pole...(?)

Just trying to understand!

**raftingtigger** · 10-28-2018, 18:46

Originally Posted by TominMN

Two things: What I see in the pictures doesn't look longer, just higher. And longer is important with a longer tarp. Secondly, all the latest pics of the Tensa that I've seen have the poles joined so close to the ends that I wouldn't think that a tarp could possibly rub on the other pole...(?)

Just trying to understand!

Pictures may not show it well, but the single pole extensions can be adjusted to be primarily longer, or primarily higher, or a combo of both. I can get the tarp at least 6 inches higher with the single pole, at least 4-5 inches longer each side with the single pole, and I can adjust as needed. Granted I was working with a fixed length Tensa pole extension. But the longer that pole the more asymmetrical the tarp is - or the more interference the extensions will have with the tarp.

Yes using an extension IN-LINE with a strut does work, IMHO (having done both) there is no question in my mind that the single pole system I have worked out is FAR superior. Tarp stays off all the struts, you can lower or raise the height of the tarp with it attached simply, much more range in both length and height, easier to use, ...

If you are thinking about a bent pole coming from in-line with the struts, done that also. Struts rotate. So I tried 2 bent poles. Worked better but still nowhere as easy or a compact as what I have in the single pole system. Slept with it every night for 2 weeks. Very happy with it.

**curlymaple42** · 10-28-2018, 18:49

Originally Posted by raftingtigger

Pictures may not show it well, but the single pole extensions can be adjusted to be primarily longer, or primarily higher, or a combo of both. I can get the tarp at least 6 inches higher with the single pole, at least 4-5 inches longer each side with the single pole, and I can adjust as needed. Granted I was working with a fixed length Tensa pole extension. But the longer that pole the more asymmetrical the tarp is - or the more interference the extensions will have with the tarp.

Yes using an extension IN-LINE with a strut does work, IMHO (having done both) there is no question in my mind that the single pole system I have worked out is FAR superior. Tarp stays off all the struts, you can lower or raise the height of the tarp with it attached simply, much more range in both length and height, easier to use, ...

If you are thinking about a bent pole coming from in-line with the struts, done that also. Struts rotate. So I tried 2 bent poles. Worked better but still nowhere as easy or a compact as what I have in the single pole system. Slept with it every night for 2 weeks. Very happy with it.

Can't wait to see the finished product! We have a dilemma here as we have 12' tarps. So do we get the extensions or new tarps? I vote extensions. Let me know if you need someone to try them out. Be happy to.

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**raftingtigger** · 10-29-2018, 08:27

Originally Posted by curlymaple42

Can't wait to see the finished product! We have a dilemma here as we have 12' tarps. So do we get the extensions or new tarps? I vote extensions. Let me know if you need someone to try them out. Be happy to.

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The tarp rolled up on the stand in the pictures is a 12 foot one. Plenty of room. Actually all the pictures I posted on the FB Hammock Forums thread on my 2 week vacation are all with the same 12 foot RSBTR Winter Hex 12 tarp. I will try to find them and re-post here (found them, will post later today)