So; firstly the 4 rings you refer to and NOT for the inner to link to (like the MP), they are for the 2 (provided) webbing straps to slip into and allow those 4 points to be pegged quickly first, very much like the Mega Horn. This gives you a stable rectangle before pegging out the other 2 points.
As you rightly say it isn't a regular Hexagonal shape, therefore this need to be kept in mind.
Once the 4 points are pegged in the pole height will give the outer skin a better shape and then the last 2 peg points (the 2 half way along 2 of the side panels) can be pegged out.
The inner then clips into the hook hanging for the centre 'cone', then the left and right front inner pegging cords (the slack) are 'looped' over the two pegs mentioned above. Please note the end 'loop' which is tied at the end of the adjuster cord is for 'pulling' the inner taught, not for hooking over the peg.
The next 3 similar inner cords and adjusters are then 'looped' over the 3 remaining pegs at the back of the HP.
Then pull each of the 5 'looped' ends of the cords and the 'upstands' of the inner will erect into place and the inner with be taught.
I can't see how you had these slip? I've tried mine again before writing this, and they are rock solid just like a LineLok.
Yes the webbing straps need to be unclipped from one side when raising or lowering the HP, but they are there to make the exercise you did, much easier.
From what I've read above that should iron out the wrinkles for next time.
Cheers
Bob
Hi Bob, I wasn't uncertain of how to pitch the HP, the omission of the webbing was intentional as I intended to try different height pitches. In fact I pitched it exactly as you described less using the webbing straps. My initial thoughts were that I could use the webbing attachment rings for the inner, but I haven't investigated it at all due to the wind stopping play. Interesting that your say you can peg to the original pegging points, that's going to cut down on the pegs and weight. I'll give it a bash in better weather, probably next month at this rate!
6 of the line locs were reverse threaded, 2 were correct and that would explain why it didn't blow away whilst I was tightening the pegging points with the incorrectly threaded ones. Looking back, it makes me giggle- I went around tightening them one and a half times before I cottoned on they weren't holding!
I'm not convinced the webbing is needed at all- a rectangle is easy to peg out, but Luxe obviously cater for all skill levels. As you can see I managed to pitch it nice and taut, just it needed storm guys attaching as the fly was gusting in about 6-8". I still believe that it would benefit from intermediate pegging points on the longer sides.
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