2QZQ Pole Mod Pictures

**notdone** · 09-22-2010, 10:45

Originally Posted by Peg-Leg

I noticed something interesting while using my pole-modded BWDD tarp last week. The pole kept the tarp tight with no need for guy-line tensioners.

Peg-Leg,

Do you have any photos of your WD with the pole installed?

**DannyBoy2k** · 09-22-2010, 16:58

Originally Posted by 2Questions

Yes, you should seam seal the small stitch line where I sew the ribbon tie.

Thanks, ZQ. Can I be lazy and ask what you would use to seal it instead of searching the forum for the answer?

Cheers,
Dan

**2Questions** · 09-22-2010, 18:00

Originally Posted by DannyBoy2k

Thanks, ZQ. Can I be lazy and ask what you would use to seal it instead of searching the forum for the answer?

Cheers,
Dan

If it's Silnylon, use something like Silnet.
http://www.mcnett.com/SilNet-Silicon...aler-P143.aspx
http://www.prolitegear.com/sil_net_s...am_sealer.html

That's a good question. If it is Spinn....not sure if Silnet stuff will stick to that or not. Anybody......????

**Peg-Leg** · 09-22-2010, 18:10

Originally Posted by notdone

Peg-Leg,

Do you have any photos of your WD with the pole installed?

Here ya go. Here's the thread where I originally posted pictures.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15613

**BLUEFIN 774** · 09-22-2010, 18:43

Hey PS,

That is a great looking tarp you have. Currently I use the stock Hennessy with my Ultralight Backpacker A-Sym. I'm thinking about getting a larger tarp for my hammock This is one of the ones I'm looking at. Did you go with the Spinn or Sil-nylon ?

**2Questions** · 09-22-2010, 19:49

Originally Posted by DannyBoy2k

Was hoping someone could post some more pictures, specifically of the center pole that ties to the roof of the tarp. Is it a good idea to try and get a pole centered at the peak, i.e. poking out equally on each side of the ridgeline? Or would it be better to try and get a connector centered there? Or does it matter?

If your using the Aluminum .344 dia. Nanolites, I don't think it will matter where the pole connection point is. I'd guess the insert sleeve in the pole would make the pole stronger so not a problem if it lands at the ridgeline.
That said, I've thought about attaching a small ring at that point to attach things to the pole, rather than my tarp ridgeline.

**notdone** · 09-22-2010, 19:59

Originally Posted by Peg-Leg

Here ya go. Here's the thread where I originally posted pictures.

http://www.hammockforums.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=15613

Thank you for the link

**entropy** · 10-01-2010, 16:22

Wow. What an awesome idea!

I've seen a lot of tents where the pole ends slip into a ring in a strap, rather than into a "polepocket." Might make it a little easier to pitch. You could even have a buckle on one side so you could tension the strap up after the poles are inserted.