Variant: Ultralight folding tent-pole frame:
This design has proved as servicable as the sturdy PVC, though at a higher cost in materials. It is a great saving in size and weight: about 0.7 pounds or 11 ounces (300g).| Materials for one bar are: Three tent pole sections, two grommet tips, a length of elastic shock cord, and materials for marking and connaction. Here is the parts list for the four bars that make up a complete sampling frame. | |||
| Item | How many you need | Comments | Click an image for larger view |
| Standard 13-inch tent pole sections, with end insert* | 8 | You can order starred (*) items from the address given below. |  |
| Standard 13-inch tent pole sections, without end insert* | 4 |  | |
| Elastic shock cord, 1/8 inch (3 mm) diameter* | 4 yards (about 4m). This is sold in yards. | This is a standard diameter to fit the tent pole sections. |  |
| Tent pole grommet tips* | 8 |  | |
Tent pole sections are available from: Tentpole Technologies, LLC8212 NE 99th Circle Vancouver, WA 98662-1300 Phone: 360-260-9527 or 800-266-9527 Fax: 360-260-9937 E-Mail: tentpoles@comcast.net Website: http://www.polesforyou.com/ | |||
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