6. Central pole

Tentipi® (Safir and Zirkon): Advanced construction with optimal design for high strength combined with low weight. The high strength is achieved through • hardening and alloy (three times stronger than ordinary aluminium) • inserted pipe joints, which are stronger than contracted joints.

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Tentipi® (Safir and Zirkon): Advanced construction with optimal design for high strength combined with low weight. The high strength is achieved through • hardening and alloy (three times stronger than ordinary aluminium) • inserted pipe joints, which are stronger than contracted joints.

Tentipi® (Onyx): Simpler but still hardened design; simpler alloy, contracted joints.

The central pole is often unnecessarily heavy. Check that it is hardened and that a simple wooden pole can replace the central pole.

The poles are the equivalent function in dome and tunnel tents. They should be of the very best quality; otherwise they will break when you need them the most. Also check that the sleeves which the ends of the poles are put into are sufficiently strong so that holes are not worn in them.