Are the poles steel or fiberglass?
1028387
Fiberglass. I had snap on me right out of the box. I contacted the manufacturer with no response. Nice tent but poor service.
1028388
Actually the answer is both... steel poles hold up the walls and fiberglass poles support the canopy. Just used it camping again this weekend and still love it.
1309532
I think it was fiberglass but it was pretty sturdy (even when fully extended).
1668010
I think it's molded plastic. It's definitely not fiberglass otherwise it would've been $300-$400 like Eames brand
975017
It is made of Steel. Surface is ventilated. Overall construction is sturdy.
1834898
I would say they are nylon and very strong. This is my second set I have purchased. The first lasted around 4 years but I left them around the tree over the winters and they do become brittle. This time around, they get put away.
857799
Just received my bay window poles that I ordered September 10, 2015 From TentPole Tech. Both bay window poles for $35.88. These new poles are supposed to be a better fiberglass. Just happy to replace them.
1586218
Mostly metal with plastic parts. Good experience with it although you should realize that at full extension there is a decent amount of flex with the pole (i.e. it bends).
415371
The poles are tubular metal. The shelves are heavy wire, coated with plastic. We had a problem with some of the plastic support pieces that hold the vertical poles together, and on which the shelves rest. The poles are inserted into these brace pieces, and some of the brace pieces broke or cracked. I must say, though, that customer service was extremely helpful and replaced everything. We also had a zipper get stuck on the flower house itself, and they took care of that as well. I think they have since upgraded the pieces that caused us a problem. If I recall correctly, they had changed suppliers and that didn't work out well for them, so they changed again. Hope this helps. The poles are tubular metal. The shelves are heavy wire, coated with plastic. We had a problem with some of the plastic support pieces that hold the vertical poles together, and on which the shelves rest. The poles are inserted into these brace pieces, and some of the brace pieces broke or cracked. I must say, though, that customer service was extremely helpful and replaced everything. We also had a zipper get stuck on the flower house itself, and they took care of that as well. I think they have since upgraded the pieces that caused us a problem. If I recall correctly, they had changed... » Read More The poles are tubular metal. The shelves are heavy wire, coated with plastic. We had a problem with some of the plastic support pieces that hold the vertical poles together, and on which the shelves rest. The poles are inserted into these brace pieces, and some of the brace pieces broke or cracked. I must say, though, that customer service was extremely helpful and replaced everything. We also had a zipper get stuck on the flower house itself, and they took care of that as well. I think they have since upgraded the pieces that caused us a problem. If I recall correctly, they had changed suppliers and that didn't work out well for them, so they changed again. Hope this helps. « Show Less
533121
The pole is made out of metal, and the big square base is plastic. By the way, love mine. Creaks a bit in the breeze, but not annoyingly so.
518909
The poles are made of aluminum. There are some other miscellaneous brass connections.
814632
the poles are corded interior and fiberglass with angular connectors - parts can be found through the serch engine ( google ) serch wenzel Biscayne parts .
800544
I believe they are steel. They are exactly like the table on the planer. I don't know how I managed without them. I still get a little snipe on occasion with longer boards, but short work comes out perfect.
377959
They are steel. On an entirely different note, this is an inferior product and the nylon or plastic strings broke too soon!
1286125
Unfortunately PLASTIC. The 2 piece pole, assembles and is pretty thick plastic. The tines I think are also a plastic/composite of some time. Not wooden-like as you would find in a "Market Umbrella".
1309534
Fiberglass.Does not bend. Sturdy. Make sure chain is tight. I am a 72 year old female. IT does get heavy when extended, on the chainsaw end. I am pleased with it.
602608
They are actually metallic and silver looking. The rest of the pole is more of a dark grey.
840410
Fiberglass maybe. Steel...no way. I shoot them through a sort of thick pine field but they are both outside. I would put them outside if you can. There are many other products that would work better if you want to put them inside.