6MD LS pole length?

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Rasta
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6MD LS pole length?

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I have spent a few nights in my 6MD LS, but I still haven't got round to cutting my carbon fibre pole to length.
It has been fun finding nearby sticks or hanging it from a branch. And the 30g weight saving has meant I have been able to travel much faster.
But mountains have less trees than hills - so time to cut.

Website says 49" x 2.54 = 124.5cm.

I have noticed that pole (wooden stick) length changes the way the tent sets up. More ventilation v less, and each way still works. So my question is - does anyone have any opinions on longer or shorter pole lengths for this tent?

Cheers.

PS: if anyone is thinking of getting this tent, be aware that it is a light/bright/non-stealthy green. Not the dark forest/stealth green that they advertise.
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Re: 6MD LS pole length?

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I use the standard pole length - 49" including spigot.
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Re: 6MD LS pole length?

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Aye, 49" for the latest generation and 48" for the older incarnation. Things like whether the ground is completely flat will alter pitch but generally 49" will provide a good pitch in 99% of cases.
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Re: 6MD LS pole length?

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Okay thanks.
Will cut at the recommended size.
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Re: 6MD LS pole length?

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Errr, how important is 49" for the new one over 48? ...
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Re: 6MD LS pole length?

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Errr, how important is 49" for the new one over 48? ...
It does make a difference. It'll still pitch at 48" but it won't raise the floor as it's designed to. A 1" extension piece could be made :wink:
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Re: 6MD LS pole length?

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Cut it short, you can always make it longer........


Err, no, that's the wrong way round isn't it?
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