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Sun 10 Mar, 2013 7:03 am
The ridge pole of our more than 10 year old Salewa Sierra Leone tent suffered a bit during the recent 10 day trip.
Now looking for a replacement section.
10mm outer diameter, length ideally 48cm but could also be shorter.
Where could I find one? Does anyone have anything lying around they don't need any more?

dq.

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Sun 10 Mar, 2013 7:14 am
Have you contacted Salewa? Who makes the pole?
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 7:17 am
Check out Mountain Creek. They have various pole sections. I found a match for a Mtn Hardware tent. Jolly Swagman also had some.
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 7:43 am
Also Remote Equipment Repairs in Melbourne
Sun 10 Mar, 2013 2:20 pm
Is it the end pole (capped) or an intermediate section? wouldn't be hard to just trim it and add a section of 10mm tube with a piece of 10mm id sleeve, the usual fix. Some tents come with a sleeve (and or spare section). I'll have a look in our pole box, don't think any of our tents have used 10mm poles but there are a lot of odd sections.
Mon 11 Mar, 2013 5:34 am
Thx for the replies

I'll try the local shops tomorrow, thx for the suggestions.
@Nuts:
Intermediate section. Thx for the suggestion, have a sleeve but no section of 10mm. Let me know if you find anything.

dq.
Fri 29 Mar, 2013 2:41 pm
I had a similar thing happen to my Salewa. I just got a spare pole section from Bogong for around $10. They carry a good stock of bits like that.
Tue 02 Apr, 2013 6:02 pm
thx NNW.
Have found a close enuf 10mm section to sorta fix it with, works but doesn't look pretty.
Should be in Melbourne in a few weeks, will have a look at Bogong. Thx for the tip.

dq.
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