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    Stuart .
    BPL Member

    @lotuseater

    Locale: Colorado

    I have a Phoenix Phusion Extreme four season tent that I purchased in the UK back in the early '90s. It last saw the light of day about 10 years ago, when I decided that 4.6kg was too heavy for a two man backcountry tent. I'm gearing up for my first winter trip in years (now live in Colorado), and as much as I would love a Hilleberg, I can't justify the cost of a solo or two man tent on top of a new zero degree bag and the other accoutrements for winter camping.

    The Phusion Extreme's tent body itself is in excellent shape but two of the four aluminium poles are broken. Phoenix went out of business long ago, but the pole supplier – Hampton Works – still operates. I contacted them for a quote to replace all four Bulldog Flexipoles and I'm waiting for a reply. However, I'd prefer a lighter weight alternative to the aluminium poles, and one that is easier to pitch in cold weather. I do intend to use the tent in the Rockies, winter only. Can anyone recommend a suitable pole that's both lightweight and strong enough, and a US-based supplier?

    Thanks in advance, Stuart

    #1793055
    Mark Montag
    Member

    @mmontag

    Don't know how much you want to spend but carbon fiber poles from Fibraplex might work – might lighten the load also.

    fibraplex.com

    #1793641
    Stuart .
    BPL Member

    @lotuseater

    Locale: Colorado

    I heard back from the aluminium pole manufacturer. A new set will run close to $200, and my local repair shop is
    doubtful that they can repair the two damaged poles. So the carbon fibre poles may be just as cost effective and lighter. Thanks Mark.

    #1793648
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    There is a fiberglas pole replacement kit available for about $25. It contains several segments of fiberglas pole, some shock cord, wire tool, and other parts. Basically, it can be cut to a specific length of whatever the original pole was.

    –B.G.–

    #1793681
    Paul Ashton
    Member

    @pda123

    Locale: Eastern Mass

    Try polesforyou.com They made a set of poles for my REI Chrysalis, which has two hubs and all different length poles. It fits perfectly. They look like the original DAC poles. V. high quality.

    #1793685
    James Marco
    BPL Member

    @jamesdmarco

    Locale: Finger Lakes

    Fiberglass poles ae very robust, but not what I would consider light weight. 'Corse, a 10lb tent is no lightweight either.
    These people offer most anything in the line of tent poles.
    http://www.polesforyou.com

    Edited to say that I didnot see the other post. Sorry!

    #1793692
    M B
    BPL Member

    @livingontheroad

    quest outfitters sells parts you can put your own together out of al.

    Have read about several issues with fibraplex breaking.

    #1793694
    Michael Davis
    Member

    @mad777

    Locale: South Florida

    You can easily make your own poles. You can pick what strength you want to make them. Quest Outfitters sells both aluminum and fiberglass poles segments and shock cords and fittings to custom make your own in various diameters.

    http://www.questoutfitters.com/tent_poles.htm#TENT POLES

    http://www.questoutfitters.com/tent_poles.htm#FIBERGLASS TENT POLE SET

    While I would recommend not using the slightly lighter carbon fiber poles for your particular need, you can get custom CF poles also from Fibraplex…

    http://www.fibraplex.com/tentpoles.htm

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