It’s actually made to have the tips of the poles up into the apex. I prefer to have it the other way because I don’t like my cork handles in the dirt/ground. LG actually makes a system that has an upside down V trekking pole extension, that your poles fit into and then that goes into the apex, then on the other end there’s a long adjustable cord, with a pocket and Velcro at each end that hold the handles of the poles. The cord runs across the ground, between the pole handles and keeps the poles from potentially sipping out and further apart. I had that system at one time, but quickly decided that it wasn’t for me. It added several more ounces, parts, and complexity to the setup coupled with the fact that I didn’t like having a cord running across the center of the shelter. With the handles up and pole extensions in the dirt, there’s no way the tips will spread out and cause the shelter to come down, and although the apex was not necessarily made for two thick handles, it works, and it’s as stable as it can be.
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