Lifter poles.

[Bearbonesnorm]

In a brief fit of doing something useful, I've just made up a batch of 10mm carbon lifter poles. They're 50cm long, fold to 28cm and weigh 28g*. Alloy locking tip one end, nylon 'foot' on the other.

If anyone wants any before I add them to the shop, let me know. £16 each posted or £30 a pair.

In case you're wondering what lifter poles are - they're for holding up the sides of shelters, foot end of bivvy bags, etc.

*perhaps +- 1g.

[Jurassic]

I think I'd like some Stu (especially if they come with a Gravelwanker sticker). I'll PayPal you tomorrow when I'm off work, ta.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I think I'd like some Stu (especially if they come with a Gravelwanker sticker). I'll PayPal you tomorrow when I'm off work, ta.

[Borderer]

Are they required/useful for with a gatewood cape?

[Jurassic]

I use my bike as a lifter on my Gatewood (front wheel for one side and the rest of the frame for the other) but I fancy a pair of Stu's carbon lifters as an alternative option. I find using the lifter tie outs on this type of shelter gives you significantly more room inside.

[Borderer]

Ok thanks

[Cheeky Monkey]

I'll have a set Stu.

Ta

[Cheeky Monkey]

You have PP.

[Jurassic]

I think I'd like some Stu (especially if they come with a Gravelwanker sticker). I'll PayPal you tomorrow when I'm off work, ta.

PayPal sent, hopefully you got it Stu.

[Bearbonesnorm]

[PaulB2]

Would you want something longer as a lifter for the head end or would 50cm do? Just got a ti-goat kestrel which has a mesh panel and an attachment point at the head end so I was wondering if that'd do the job on those rare days where it's dry enough to use without a tarp.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Would you want something longer as a lifter for the head end or would 50cm do? Just got a ti-goat kestrel which has a mesh panel and an attachment point at the head end so I was wondering if that'd do the job on those rare days where it's dry enough to use without a tarp.

Your real problem there is holding a pole up Paul. I like Colin's idea of using a longer pole wedged into the bike and angled up above the bivvy.

[PaulB2]

I was just thinking some form of dyneema cord from the attachment point to the lifter, a quick wrap around and then a peg. I'm a total bivvy novice so not sure if that'd be stable or not.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I was just thinking some form of dyneema cord from the attachment point to the lifter, a quick wrap around and then a peg. I'm a total bivvy novice so not sure if that'd be stable or not.

A single line won't support the pole unless you stick it in the ground (not advised). You could start getting more complicated with additional lines but that might make access difficult and still not fully provide the height you're really after.

[stevewaters]

Hi Stuart,
One Lifter Pole for me please ! - I have just sent you the payment.

[PaulB2]

I was just thinking some form of dyneema cord from the attachment point to the lifter, a quick wrap around and then a peg. I'm a total bivvy novice so not sure if that'd be stable or not.

A single line won't support the pole unless you stick it in the ground (not advised). You could start getting more complicated with additional lines but that might make access difficult and still not fully provide the height you're really after.

Ta, back to the tree / bike / tarp pole idea then.

[Bearbonesnorm]

Hi Stuart,
One Lifter Pole for me please ! - I have just sent you the payment.

[ScotRoutes]

I was just thinking some form of dyneema cord from the attachment point to the lifter, a quick wrap around and then a peg. I'm a total bivvy novice so not sure if that'd be stable or not.

A single line won't support the pole unless you stick it in the ground (not advised). You could start getting more complicated with additional lines but that might make access difficult and still not fully provide the height you're really after.

Ta, back to the tree / bike / tarp pole idea then.