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2XL
06-07-2008, 19:22
In the early morning hours when nature called, I slipped as I was leaving my Tarptent Rainbow and bent 2 poles. The reduced end of one broke off inside the other and bent and the second bent a little. I think the second will be fine, but I need the first.
Could someone recomend a source for replacement?

Tipi Walter
06-07-2008, 19:25
If the Tarptent doesn't have pole hubs or other specialized stuff, you could easily make a new set from an old tent with aluminum poles, shock cord, hacksaw and a file. Probably be better than the poles you got with the tent, especially if you go up in diameter.

Frolicking Dinosaurs
06-07-2008, 19:31
Henry Shires would be able to supply this and he is a reasonable man:

Tarptent

12213 Koswyn Ct.
Nevada City, CA 95959 USA

Phone: 650-587-1548
E-mail: [email protected]

BackTrack1
06-07-2008, 21:14
TentPole Technologies/ they will be able to help for sure, i broke one of my poles last yr for my wallrus tent and he made me a new one, Perfect!!

try them www.polesforyou.com (http://www.polesforyou.com)

2XL
06-08-2008, 07:15
Dino, I have sent Tarptent emails to ask about getting replacements, the first was answered and asking me for the sizes I needed. I responded with the sizes and asked what I need to do to order, but weeks have gone by and no word.
I will try phoning now and if that doesn't work I will try the other company suggested by BackTrack1.
Thanks for your help.

Weldman
06-09-2008, 18:33
I would suggested that if you are a Do-it -yourself ( DIY) person, make your poles.

Try Quest outfitters - www.questoutfitters.com (http://www.questoutfitters.com)

It's about 50-60% cheaper than poles for you and it simple to do.

Mike

take-a-knee
06-10-2008, 00:10
TentPole Technologies/ they will be able to help for sure, i broke one of my poles last yr for my wallrus tent and he made me a new one, Perfect!!

try them www.polesforyou.com (http://www.polesforyou.com)

That guy does first class work, he's made a couple of pole sets for me.

2XL
06-10-2008, 17:29
I got a hold of tarptent and replacements are in the mail. I just should have called. I guess the thing to do is to talk to real people instead of always going through the computer. :datz
Remember, like we did in the old days.