My Pole Mod

[bikerbobber]

Well after building my first tarp from RSBTR'S 1.1 silpoly winter tarp kit (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...d.php?t=135619), using some design ideas from Kitsacowboy's thread (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...d.php?t=131854), I decided to add a pole mod.

This being my first tarp I'm using it as the test subject for multiple ideas. I had added grossgrain loops to the ridgeline with some leaking issues. After applying a coat of silicone mixed with mineral spirits I think I've fixed that. I want to try the loops again and see if I can fix this issue without seam sealing.

A quick online trip to Quest Outfitters, and $57.58 +10.95 shipping, and I had 16 x18" .344 male poles , 2 x 18" female poles and four tips.

When the poles arrived I found I only needed 6 male and 1 female pole per side. I had to cut an additional 6" off the last piece to make a 120" pole. I just used a plumbing tube cutter for the task.
This left me 4 extra 18" poles. ..hmmmm...

I didn't have enough shock cord so I siliconed the tips into the last poles and assembled them loose.

The poles are fed through the grossgrain loops and into the 1/2 Beasty D's on either pull out. Fit is taught but not super tight.

With this setup there is a vastly noticeable increase in space. Plus a tighter pitch. Also, as an extra bonus, porch mode requires no poles and is as simple as unhooking the guy lines from the pegs





Bob

[kitsapcowboy]

Dude, that looks awesome!

[FJRpilot]

Looks great!

[bikerbobber]

Dude, that looks awesome!

Thank you. Your two way tie outs work great for this!

Looks great!

Thanks for the compliments. I follow alot of your projects too!

Bob

[Crazytown3]

That is great! Nice job on that. I really like the way the porch mode turned out.

[bikerbobber]

That is great! Nice job on that. I really like the way the porch mode turned out.

Thank you!

Bob

[AsaHanger]

That looks phenomenal.

Im about to start on my own winter tarp out of 1.1 silpoly from RBTR and have a question. Did you just sew a loop of grosgrain in the seam for the pole to run through on the top seam? I think that's what Im seeing and may add that in as I sew things up. Also, how far in from the ends did you sew them?

[bikerbobber]

Yes, they are 1/2 grossgrain loops spaced the same distance as the tie outs.
Beware, they act like a drip line and create leaks that I'm still battling. If I can fix the leaks they are great.

Bob

[Treeshadow]

Great post and good timing. I was just looking for poles online today to see if I could fit my quest tarp. It's large enough I think. 13 x 12
This gives me something to think about. I hope to see more at the MAHHA this weekend in the rain.

[AsaHanger]

Yes, they are 1/2 grossgrain loops spaced the same distance as the tie outs.
Beware, they act like a drip line and create leaks that I'm still battling. If I can fix the leaks they are great.

Bob

Thanks for the information.

*puts on thinking cap*
I wonder if I were to do a flat-felled seam on the ridge line instead of the grosgrain ridge line and then seal it good where I sewed the grosgrain in the seam...