Parachute shelter centre pole

[tartanferret]

Roach Pole? At 31 foot long you would'nt need the flimsier sections !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9-5-METRE-COARSE-CARP-MATCH-FISHING-ROACH-POLE-SPARE-TOP-KIT-NEW-/110867440460?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Fishing_FishingRods_EH&hash=item19d036e34c#ht_2115wt_1139

A lot of car boot sales around here have a fishing stall

 

[The Ratcatcher]

The last time i was down at Anchor Supplies at Ripley, just after Christmas, they had a big container full of thick wall alloy pole sections 1" diameter and 4'6" long (including connecting sleeve). I bought a couple to experiment with and they are pretty strong. I think they were about £2 each.

Alan

 

[rik_uk3]

Go into Wilkinsons, they sell adjustable clothes line poles, easily handles the weight of a chute (I've done it), tall enough and costs £3.

 

[Swallow]

Not intended to sound Batty (but probably does). Helium balloon?

 

[Retired Member southey]

Would a 14 foot pole do! the canvas tent shop or maybe ring and see if they could add an extra length

 

[munkiboi182]

try one of these

http://store.colemans.com/cart/support-system-for-camo-netting-p-1884.html

theyre used for supporting cam nets. pretty sure tou can find them in the uk. they often come with a dome on the top to support the net and would stop the chute from ripping

 

[munkiboi182]

just found this one on ebay with the basket/dome

 

[markie*mark0]

cheers everyone for your input, i managed to find some old box section gazebo legs, the type that are retractable and i chopped the legs off three of them to inlock into each other.

happy days

 

[NikDarkwood]

I've used a 5metre paint roller pole from b and q it worked a treat on a big guyed cargo chute. Did try a carbon roach pole but it shattered after a week.
Old two piece windsurfer masts are great. Massively strong, easy length to pack, and really light.