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Fiberglass Tent Pole Kits
7mm dia. - $9.90
9mm dia. - $10.75
11mm dia. - $11.25

When we were building our Ladybug sailing dinghy, we wanted to build a really great cockpit tent. We figured that if we could get some of the segmented fiberglass poles like they use in the lightweight popup tents you see these days, we could really make something nice. We finally found a kit that fit the bill in the StanSport catalog and now we are able to offer these poles to you. These kits are intended to be used as replacements for backpack type tents, but we won't tell if you use one for a custom bimini, cockpit tent, sail batten, or whatever. Use your imagination.

The 11mm dia poles are almost 1/2 inch in diameter and are quite stiff. they could be used for booms on sailing canoes or other small boats.

Each kit contains the following:

  • Four fiberglass poles, 25-1/2" long
  • Two vinyl pole tips
  • Shock cord and installation wire
  • Four steel ferrules
  • Instructions

Feedback:

Sandra and Chuck,

Attached is a picture of tent poles temporarily set up in a Wooboto. Maybe you can use for online catalog. If memory holds up, I'll send fotos of tarp tent using these poles in a couple weeks/months.

We were going to launch the wooboto this Wednesday, but w/climate change 30 knot winds forecast. So will likely delay a day or so to avoid problems.
Will send fotos when it does occur.

Steve Chambers