letsroll Posted November 28, 2004 Posted November 28, 2004 Ok this is the first time for any tent repair for me, time to loose my cherry. How do you repair tent poles? One of mine snapped on Hood this weekend. Quote
Suz Posted November 29, 2004 Posted November 29, 2004 Assuming that just one section of your pole bit the dust, you get a replacement section and re-string it yourself, or take it to REI and have them do it / send it off for you. Don't know if the Portland REI has replacement sections to sell you - if not, head up to TA Enterprises (yeah, wonder who named that one), a tent pole supplier in Vancouver, WA, and get one. Bring your pole with you - there are about 6 different sizes, and you can't tell by looking at it. And I don't recommend loosing your cherry - who knows what it would do on its own... Quote
letsroll Posted November 29, 2004 Author Posted November 29, 2004 (edited) do you have an address for TA enterprises? Edited November 29, 2004 by letsroll Quote
Dru Posted November 29, 2004 Posted November 29, 2004 Needle nose pliers helps for getting the bungie cord into the pole end. Quote
treknclime Posted November 29, 2004 Posted November 29, 2004 You should be able to pick up a pole splint at many outdoor stores (it's about 2-3" larger diameter tube...that slips on over the break...then duck tapped onto the pole). It makes for a longer pole after repaired if the break is at a joint. Can save $$ if you're into that...or outback and need something to get by with. Put a couple in your repair kit for future trips, especially on an expedition trip. Works most of the time... Quote
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