SuperFly No-Sew mini-pole tarp mod

**Flatliner** · 07-22-2016, 16:54

That's how I use it most of the time. I rig it with prussiks so I just pull my hiking poles and zip the line to close it up from underneath.

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**Beeip** · 07-22-2016, 22:17

Originally Posted by JasonACraft

battleship mode

Lol. Classic.

**gfstanley** · 07-29-2016, 20:41

Originally Posted by moving chicane

I really liked this idea, but wanted to try something a little different so I ordered a couple extra poles from quest. Be gentle, it's still in prototype mode.
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Has anyone else tried this "x-pattern" with the pole mod or is the extra length poles (i.e. extra weight) not producing a better pitched tarp? I'm intrigued by it because it uses a similar principle as tents by having the poles cross to provide more height.

**Flatliner** · 07-29-2016, 23:01

I really like that, it doesn't look like more room as the poles are outside, unlike a tent, but it does address my occasional problem of the poles rubbing the tarp when I have to pitch it in a less than optimal way.

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**MikeMayberry** · 09-11-2016, 04:04

If they were 2-4 inches longer would they bow enough not to touxh the ridgline? And would this be an improvement? I like what you hab

**W8lkinUSA** · 09-11-2016, 05:05

Originally Posted by gfstanley

Has anyone else tried this "x-pattern" with the pole mod or is the extra length poles (i.e. extra weight) not producing a better pitched tarp? I'm intrigued by it because it uses a similar principle as tents by having the poles cross to provide more height.

I'm no architectural expert, but tent design tends to lend itself to strength for aerodynamics or lack thereof..

**tundracamper** · 09-12-2016, 08:11

Originally Posted by MikeMayberry

If they were 2-4 inches longer would they bow enough not to touxh the ridgline? And would this be an improvement? I like what you hab

The pole has to touch the ridge line. Otherwise, it won't pull the fabric up.

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**warbonnetguy** · 09-12-2016, 22:37

The pole doesn't bend much due to it's short length. A few more inches wouldnt' get much more bendability...what is needed is a thinner pole maybe...but these eastons are already about as small as they come

We should be selling a pole kit for this type mod in a few weeks by the way. Had to try one after seeing this thread and it's pretty cool I gotta admit

**W8lkinUSA** · 09-13-2016, 00:55

Originally Posted by warbonnetguy

The pole doesn't bend much due to it's short length. A few more inches wouldnt' get much more bendability...what is needed is a thinner pole maybe...but these eastons are already about as small as they come

We should be selling a pole kit for this type mod in a few weeks by the way. Had to try one after seeing this thread and it's pretty cool I gotta admit

Will it be aluminum or carbon fiber?

I'm interested in seeing if carbon fiber is comparable to Easton's design since I've been searching for this as my first option. Aluminum is my second option if carbon fiber designs are lacking..