First set up with SO Silvertip

[sneaky]

FYI - We see fewer breakages in CF poles vs aluminum honestly . The smaller poles for shelters Cimarron on down I have never known of a breakage of our CF pole . I have seen customers report breakage from aluminum REI and the like. Just an FYI.

Just an FYI, you've obviously changed the design on your carbon pole because I have the older twist lock version of it with the internal adjusters and not a fan of it at all. Can't speak to the REI poles because every one of those I've seen is heavy and too long. I'll take my 7075 aluminum pole and put it up against any carbon pole. I've seen too many carbon poles snap from snow loads, whereas I've seen aluminum ones bend but be able to re-use with a splint as an in field fix.

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[Kevin_t]

Just an FYI, you've obviously changed the design on your carbon pole because I have the older twist lock version of it with the internal adjusters and not a fan of it at all. Can't speak to the REI poles because every one of those I've seen is heavy and too long. I'll take my 7075 aluminum pole and put it up against any carbon pole. I've seen too many carbon poles snap from snow loads, whereas I've seen aluminum ones bend but be able to re-use with a splint as an in field fix.

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You are correct the twist lock was not failure free . Current ones for last 4 years or more have been trouble free . They use a pin lock system and are way more robust than most aluminum poles and have 1 inch adjustment

Thanks and I'm glad it clarified . But I will agree with you on said twist lock pole


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[Tim in Wa.]

The wish they would still put three guy out spot d on each end oft those Silvertip s.It would be a big improvement for taller people

 

[ArrowForester]

I'm in the same place OP, giving the Silvertip a try and pitched it the first time last Thursday. Left it up overnight and added some tie out extensions Friday for a different pitch.

I went with the SO trekking pole strap and I like the height range it allows. I had it set up from 54" to 62" with no problems. I rigged things so I could pitch it up pretty good with a 66" center. I also used a 60" canoe paddle just for fun. The line loc extension kit from SO looked good but I already had similar components with tabbed line locs and reflective cordage.

 

[Skull10]

I'm in the same place OP, giving the Silvertip a try and pitched it the first time last Thursday. Left it up overnight and added some tie out extensions Friday for a different pitch.

I went with the SO trekking pole strap and I like the height range it allows. I had it set up from 54" to 62" with no problems. I rigged things so I could pitch it up pretty good with a 66" center. I also used a 60" canoe paddle just for fun. The line loc extension kit from SO looked good but I already had similar components with tabbed line locs and reflective cordage.

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Do you feel the the extra height and the line lock kit mad a big difference in the interior room? I am hoping to get the line lock kit installed next week and try the DIY pole extension. I hope it provides the one man palace , that it is advertised to be.

 

[ArrowForester]

I think the extra height will definitely make a positive difference. I am almost 6’2” and would almost be touching the sides with my toes if I was in a bag and on a pad. The extra height looks like it will provide the toe/head clearance to not worry about rubbing the sides. This is with the side guy outs employed and laying fairly close to the center pole but with room to move. Disclaimer: I was just laying on the ground and changing positions, I was not actually on a pad with a bag.

The extra height made it so I could kneel with my back straight up next to the center and there was more functional space for moving gear around and getting dressed. I could certainly sleep in it pitched tight to the ground if conditions warranted and being rained in will be more comfy than in an Akto or similar small solo tent. But I foresee regularly raising it for space and ventilation.

I was hoping to be able to sleep the other direction in it but that still seems a bit tight without guy outs on the door sides. Sleeping that way would let you use either door and move left or right to get to bed or gear. The way it is I will likely enter a door right onto bedding or on opposite side of pole. If one was under 6’ and/or didn’t have size 12 feet I think sleeping the other way would be the better use of space when solo.

I expect it will be a keeper – I added line loc extensions to all 12 stake points and the side outs, and with ten stakes, the pole connector, and stuff sack it is still only 34 ounces. Lots more usable space than a paratarp.

 

[reaper]

Seekoutside trekking pole hitch is good but the DIY with pvc pipe is quick and low cost.

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[WAHunter]

Does anybody have a shot of a 6ftish bag laid out in a silvertip?

 

[Kevin_t]

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[Jbehredt]

Does anybody have a shot of a 6ftish bag laid out in a silvertip?

I use a long badger (6’6”) on a long sea to summit pad and only have to be slightly mindful of my foot box rubbing the wall. Sorry, no pics.