Tarp Pole Mod Kit

**OneClick** · 11-28-2016, 15:11

Originally Posted by sqidmark

CRL is not required. Many of us prefer to use the crl in the belief that it may help prevent the poles from rubbing on the fabric, thus preventing damage. I suspect this is just wishful thinking. To my knowledge there is no documented cases of such damage, but I could be wrong.

Thanks. I can't visualize the poles just floating there, but would they? Or I guess they could fall to one side and just rest on the tarp ridgeline. Either way, a smooth pole against that grosgrain wouldn't worry me.

**biggameken** · 11-28-2016, 15:18

Originally Posted by sqidmark

CRL is not required. Many of us prefer to use the crl in the belief that it may help prevent the poles from rubbing on the fabric, thus preventing damage. I suspect this is just wishful thinking. To my knowledge there is no documented cases of such damage, but I could be wrong.

I built my own poles and use them without a continuous ridgeline. I see no signs of wear. That said, it cost me about $40 to build my own. Brandon's at $15 are a heck of a good deal. I may need to get another set to keep as backup.

**biggameken** · 11-28-2016, 15:47

...ok, I couldn't wait

I went ahead and ordered a set. More fun toys for adventures in the great outdoors. Thank you Brandon! I'm really enjoying your expanded offerings on your site.

**OneClick** · 11-28-2016, 15:51

You're sort of talking me into this! I just bought a cuben tarp for 3-season, but decided to keep using the Superfly as my winter tarp since it gets lower to the ground. The extra space is tempting.

**BigE94** · 11-28-2016, 17:37

Yea, great deal. Sold!!

**Burg54** · 11-28-2016, 17:52

Originally Posted by markr6

You're sort of talking me into this! I just bought a cuben tarp for 3-season, but decided to keep using the Superfly as my winter tarp since it gets lower to the ground. The extra space is tempting.

For $15....I say go for it! The poles on my SuperFly make a HUGE difference in head room. I also feel like they add a nice bit of rigidity/structure to it.

**OneClick** · 11-29-2016, 08:32

You talked me into it. Done!

I keep going back and forth on a new winter tarp, but I decided to stick with the Superfly. Cuben Palace is WAY too big packed (and expensive). The SLD Winter Haven looks nice, but I'm not sure yet.

Looking forward to trying this out. I don't want to add yet another thing to pack, but worth a try for the price.

**Johnny Gunz** · 11-29-2016, 09:03

I added a dyneema ridge line to run above or on top of my SF as I noticed the poles would sometimes compress the grosgrain enough to roll it over and set on the silnylon. It can be removed easily if I don't need it, but it doesn't add any weight to leave it. BTw, I made my own pole mod. It is a great addition to a SF. I don't see myself leaving the poles behind ever.

**Dublinlin** · 11-29-2016, 17:43

I ordered the pole mod a few days ago, too. I have a pole mod (that I LOVE!) for one of my SF's that I'm pretty sure cost me $45 years ago...so $15 was too good to pass up! I had no clue when I ordered it if it was similar to my other pole mod, but I figured for $15 it was worth the gamble! Reading Brandon's description here just now, it sounds like the pole mod IS what I was hoping it'd be! Can't wait for it to get here so I can try it out! It'll be nice being able to "open" up BOTH of my SuperFlys!