Folding trekking poles for tent set up

[Maineiac64]

I use my trekking poles to hold up my tarp and I stayed away from folding poles because I want that variable adjustment that flip locks, or twist locks, give me. Makes up for a crappy camp site selection and i can adjust the poles from inside when the silnylon starts to sag after some time.

You can get both in same pole.

[Dogwood]

I have the Carbon Vario 4 Long. At 5'-8" they are almost too long. Be careful buying any folding sticks with a limited range of adjustments.
Wayne


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Umm, 8" range of adjustment?

[cmoulder]

Umm, 8" range of adjustment?

Yes... these are a hybrid fixed-length pole with only the top section that is adjustable.

The three-section, carbon-fiber poles lock together via an internal Kevlar-reinforced tension cord. The Speed Lock below the handle, which is easily operable even with gloves on, allows for up to 20 centimeters of on-the-fly adjustment. The tough-but-light carbon-fiber shafts were strong enough to support 275-plus-pounds of hiker and gear, but the swing weight—how the

[Venchka]

Umm, 8" range of adjustment?

Sorry. Confused even me.
I'm 5'-8" tall. At minimum extension the sticks are almost too long for me when hiking and for use with the tent.
I tracked the problem to a discrepancy between advertised minimum length and actual minimum length.
Advertised: 46"
Actual: 47"
Mumble. Grumble.
Wayne


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[Sandy of PA]

The short version Vario 4 works perfectly for me, my tent needs 48 inches, well within the adjustment range.

[Venchka]

The short version Vario 4 works perfectly for me, my tent needs 48 inches, well within the adjustment range.

Now I know. I squeezed in with the 47" length. No worries.
Wayne


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[HeartFire]

I did, she said the two models I showed her would work, the rep at black diamond didn't recommend it. So I was wanting to hear from experienced users.

Why (and exactly what) did the black diamond rep not recommend?

Judy - LightHeart Gear

[cmoulder]

Maybe because you have to remove the pole baskets??

I pitch my Solo with some MYOG poles that have the Distance Z tips—no problem at all.

[ladytaz]

I wound up getting the Black Diamond Unisex Distance FLZ poles (105-125 cm) I wanted my tent just a little more taut so I ordered a custom ridge bar from Judy and problem solved. thanks all for the inputtent 4.jpg

[ladytaz]

Why (and exactly what) did the black diamond rep not recommend?

Judy - LightHeart Gear

He said something like they were not as sturdy as the telescopic poles I believe, its been a few days since I talked to him, cant remember exactly.

[Dogwood]

Why (and exactly what) did the black diamond rep not recommend?

Judy - LightHeart Gear

+1....

What? I've used folding BD UL Distance Carbon Fiber Z and Komperdell Vario 4 poles literally together at least 1000X times setting up tarps/tarptents?

[cmoulder]

+1....

What? I've used folding BD UL Distance Carbon Fiber Z and Komperdell Vario 4 poles literally together at least 1000X times setting up tarps/tarptents?

+2

I've pitched the Solo in fairly high winds (25-35 mph) with my 4.3 oz carbon fiber poles without any issues... the Solo sheds wind very nicely.

[OkeefenokeeJoe]

Leki Micro Vario Carbon works very well. Extremely sturdy, exceptionally strong, very lightweight, and fully adjustable.

OkeefenokeeJoe