Adjustable Aluminum Tarp Poles with Telescoping Sections for Camping Shelters

What these tarp poles are These tarp poles are round aluminum alloy tube supplied as kits: either two telescoping tarp poles that slide inside each other and lock with a twist, or a shockcorded set that folds into a bundle. Heights and section counts are made to order, so the tarp poles can match a ridge height you already work to instead of forcing a new pattern. Alloy and finish The tarp poles are produced in 6061 and 7001 aluminum alloy, both light for their stiffness, and are delivered anodized, polished or powder coated. Surface colour is made to order, so a shelter can be colour matched across tents, gazebos and market stalls. Wall thickness is 0.7 mm on the standard section, with tolerance held to plus or minus one percent. Pitching notes Drive the tarp poles upright, hook the ridge line over the top, and guy the whole frame before tensioning the fabric, so the load lands on the ground stakes rather than the joints. On soft or sandy ground, spread the base with a flat plate; on hard ground, a sleeve or a short length of pipe protects the foot of the tarp poles from chipping. Buyer questions Q: Can the tarp poles be cut shorter on site? A: Yes, the alloy machines easily, though a rough cut removes any anodized edge. Q: Do the tarp poles arrive ready to use? A: They arrive assembled, with the shockcord threaded and the end tips fitted. Q: Can lengths and colours be mixed in one order? A: Yes, list the lengths and colours you need and we will quote the set. Care and storage Wipe the tarp poles dry before they go back in the bag, because grit trapped inside a sleeve will score the sliding section. Store the tarp poles straight rather than leaning them on a wall, and check the cord every season; a stretched cord is the usual reason folding poles stop standing up.