Parachute shelter centre pole

[markie*mark0]

I've usually used the method of hanging from a tree or a rope from two trees and then hung from that, but in a new location we only have short trees so I was looking into a centre pole.

Only problem it needs to be telescopic or collapsable for transport, weight isn't a problem, but it needs to be tall obviously. I was thinking of a military radio mast or similar? Anyone got any ideas?

 

[markie*mark0]

Oh and it's got to be cheap hahaha

 

[Huon]

How high do you normally hang the peak of your canopy?

 

[markie*mark0]

It varies depending tree height and weather, but I memory serves it's around 17-19ft.

 

[Jared]

No idea if suitable but

http://www.anchorsupplies.com/et.htm

scroll down to glass fibre tubes, 6meters ~ 19feet for £7.50.

 

[Retired Member southey]

those would not be strong enough, too much flex,

 

[haydenw]

How about a telescopic ladder? If you have one knocking about then a bonus but can be got reasonably priced. Plus you can use it as a ladder when not being used with the parachute....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004LJ3T2W/ref=mp_s_a_4?qid=1335380164&sr=8-4

 

[tartanferret]

post edited :better alternative found

 

[tartanferret]

Flag poles, strong enough for a wind sock ?

http://www.windcreations.co.uk/shop/category/167/?gclid=CJW5zfvY0K8CFeMLtAod1CncFQ

 

[markie*mark0]

How about a telescopic ladder? If you have one knocking about then a bonus but can be got reasonably priced. Plus you can use it as a ladder when not being used with the parachute....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004LJ3T2W/ref=mp_s_a_4?qid=1335380164&sr=8-4

I recon one leg would do the job, but still the £ side of 50 notes so thats a little bit too much for me to spend

Flag poles, strong enough for a wind sock ?

http://www.windcreations.co.uk/shop/category/167/?gclid=CJW5zfvY0K8CFeMLtAod1CncFQ

Im not sure if they will be strong enough at the very tip, although a windsock is tied onto the end it doesnt take any vertical weight, the peak of the parachute will be resting on the very top of the pole

 

[woodspirits]

is there nothing in the wood you could use, a bit of suitable dead standing which you could stash for future use maybe.?

 

[markie*mark0]

is there nothing in the wood you could use, a bit of suitable dead standing which you could stash for future use maybe.?

Unfortunately not, was there a few months back and its pretty bare. so i looking for something i could take with me to ensure i can get it up, so to speak !

 

[woodspirits]

hmm, ok you want light, portable and cheap. assuming transport is avilable and parking is close to pitch, how about 110mm plastic sewer pipe ? its light rigid and strong, can be cut into any suitable length and can be joined up with collars/sleeves and its about £15 or so for a 6mtr length

 

[markie*mark0]

hmm, ok you want light, portable and cheap. assuming transport is avilable and parking is close to pitch, how about 110mm plastic sewer pipe ? its light rigid and strong, can be cut into any suitable length and can be joined up with collars/sleeves and its about £15 or so for a 6mtr length

Thats a pretty good idea, although im not sure if the connectors in the middle will stay straight or buckle under the pressure weight?

 

[woodspirits]

Thats a pretty good idea, although im not sure if the connectors in the middle will stay straight or buckle under the pressure weight?

no way, use 110mm joiners not slip couplers and youll be fine, oh and just fit an end cap both ends to protect the fabric and stop it sinking in the ground. i might even use one at the meet i organise

 

[Robbi]

no idea if this would be any good ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/BRUSH-WATER-WINDOW-CLEANING-DISPENSER/dp/B005GTZ0IM/ref=sr_1_53?ie=UTF8&qid=1335386156&sr=8-53

 

[nuggets]

bamboo from a garden centre -diminshing thickness,s so they interlock ???

 

[JohnC]

We used some 4 foot sections of pole with metal collars. They were from an old scout tent iirc.

 

[Wayland]

What about 50mm square cut timber, bolted together in sections that can easily be transported.

Cheap, strong and easy.

 

[Ogri the trog]

If you go to an agricultural suppliers, a 16 foot length of "D" section fence rail will cost about £12 - £15, buy a six foot, "D" section fence post for about £4.

Bash the post into the ground and drill a few holes to bolt the two together back-to-back. the only thing then is transporting the long rail on the roof of your car - -though you could do something similar to cutting and bolting to make the whole thing shorter in sections.

Ogri the trog