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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - pop up blind replacement pole

Posted: 4/17/2019 12:12:57 PM EDT

I bought a Gander Mountain blind and now that they've gone out of business there is no one to direct me to who produced the blind.

In an ice storm last Jan., a pole broke.

It is fiberglass, 5/16" diameter and 37 /12 inches long.

I've googled and contacted a few places but no joy.

Anyone have any ideas as to where I might be able to find a replaement?

Thanks

Posted: 4/17/2019 12:58:06 PM EDT

[#1]

I would search for tent poles which are commonly 5/16. You might need to combine two to get to your length.

Texsport 5/16-Inch Diameter Fiberglass Tent Pole Replacement Kit

Four 25-5/8" fiberglass tent poles
Zinc coated steel ferrules
10' of elastic shock-cord and 29" leader wire

https://tentpoletechnologies.com/?page_id=15

Posted: 4/17/2019 2:23:14 PM EDT

[#2]

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I would search for tent poles which are commonly 5/16. You might need to combine two to get to your length.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00DR0GF9U https://tentpoletechnologies.com/?page_id=15

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I did see those before starting the thread.

You'd have to combine 2 and cut to get to 37.5 length.

That won't work because:

1] not sure how to cut fiberglass without it fraying
2] these poles are under tension, they are bowed to make the tent taunt, and I don't think these hollow poles would survive that.

Really need a single piece for this configuration.

Thanks

Posted: 4/19/2019 10:22:46 PM EDT

[#3]

Show me a picture of what you broke/ need.
Check lowes/ home depot/ walmart for driveway marking stakes for edges of the driveway in the winter.

Posted: 4/19/2019 10:29:21 PM EDT

[#4]

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I did see those before starting the thread.

You'd have to combine 2 and cut to get to 37.5 length.

That won't work because:

1] not sure how to cut fiberglass without it fraying
2] these poles are under tension, they are bowed to make the tent taunt, and I don't think these hollow poles would survive that.

Really need a single piece for this configuration.

Thanks

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I had a blind do the same thing and I tried these poles or something very much like it and it worked fine. Cut the poles with a Dremel and they won't fray. Use the supplied cord to tie them together. They will bend a lot more than you think they will.

Posted: 4/23/2019 9:57:43 AM EDT

[#5]

Try Ameristep, they make a number of deer hunting pop up blinds. They probably have a close replacement.

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