[Dave Workman]

I have a Wenger mountain tent that's a dandy, but the other day one of the sections in one of my four fiberglass sectional tent rods/"poles" cracked. I logged onto the Wenger website but can't find where I can buy a replacement. In the meantime, I've wrapped the crack with black electrician's tape surrounded by a layer of duct tape. So far, so good, but.... Anybody know where or who might sell such things? These fold out into about 11 sections, all pulled tight by some kind of super elastic cord running through the middle of each section. Thx

[Curt]

Dave, It'll cost ya, but it will also lighten that tent considerably - especially if it's currently fiberglass and not aluminum. Custom length and sections - up to you: http://www.fibraplex.com/ There are a few places that sell aluminum poles, too. Same Easton quality poles many tentmakers use. A quick search should give you a few choices...

[Dante]

Check out http://www.polesforyou.com/, formerly TA Enterprises. I got a custom carbon-fiber pole for a SilShelter from them a few ago. Very knowledgeable and helpful. In Oregon, IIRC. The main guy used to work for Easton. They know their stuff.