Flexible, Bendable Rod

[blue_crew]

Does anyone know the name of the flexible, bendable rod like those used in tent poles.
Thanks.

[Rick TYler]

Originally Posted by blue_crew

Does anyone know the name of the flexible, bendable rod like those used in tent poles.

Most high-end tent poles are Easton aluminum -- I think 7000 series. You can buy just the rod material from almost any decent outdoor products store, such as REI, Campmor, or EMS. Do you need more information than this?

[Al Skierkiewicz]

I think you are asking about the fiberglass poles. You can get a variety of raw stock from Campmoor or Cabela's.

[Greg Ross]

Originally Posted by Rick TYler

Most high-end tent poles are Easton aluminum -- I think 7000 series. You can buy just the rod material from almost any decent outdoor products store, such as REI, Campmor, or EMS. Do you need more information than this?

Some tents have fiberglass poles

[Rick TYler]

Cheaper, heavier tents frequently have fiberglass poles, which are heavy, less flexible and tend to break at unfortunate times.

More expensive, lighter tents usually have aluminum poles, which are light, more flexible, and tend to bend at unfortunate times.

Rick Tyler
Assistant Scoutmaster
Philmont 2006 Trek Coordinator, 729-C-1 and 729-C-2
Troop 575, Chief Seattle Council
REI Abuser, Campmor Addict

[Ianworld]

I know that if you're only looking for small tubes that Carbon fiber is a reasonable material to look into. In a tube form a carbon fiber rod is very flexible, very light and doesn't break or bend that easily. I haven't used it ever in a real situation but I did order some once just to play with. McMaster sells some but their selection is limited compared to that of other materials. I'm sure there are better suppliers if you're very interested.

[Gdeaver]

If you want real stiff try tubular carbon rods. Arrows or Kite suppliers have it. Solid carbon used for Kites is more flexible. Drive way markers from home centers are 3/8" fiberglass. Mcmaster-Carr sells thicker fiberglass rods.

[Dad1279]

Carbon fiber rods are typically available at hobby shops also. Used for pushrods in model airplanes.