Telescopic Flag Poles ?

[scotjimland]

I bought my last one at a show, but it has long since went to the bin.. snapped in a high wind..

I won't be at a show in the near future but there are plenty on ebay ..

Two questions for the flag pole experts..

What is the optimal height.. I was thinking 6 mts

and is there a good or preferred make.. ?

I was looking at this one ..
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[Deleted member 29692]

Spirit of Air ones are good. They seem to be a fair bit stronger and better made than the cheaper alternatives.

We had a cheaper 9m one that we bought at a festival but managed to break it - probably overloaded as it had 2 5x3 flags and 2 spinners on it

6m is probably plenty high enough really. I think I'll more than likely go for that size next time.

http://www.windrushflags.com/spirit-of-air-telescopic-windsock-poles-41-c.asp

 

[GJH]

I can't remember offhand whether ours is 5m or 6m but it seems plenty long enough. I don't know enough about them to comment on quality of one over another.

 

[scotjimland]

I can't remember offhand whether ours is 5m or 6m but it seems plenty long enough.

in that case I'll go for 9 mt..

can't be outdone by a Burstner owner..

 

[icantremember]

Obviously size does matter!

Think ours is 7m ... have had 3 flags and spinner on it.

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[berni109]

Look at carbon fiber fishing poles. Cheap imports from China

 

[cruiser]

as has been said sprit of air good make of poles.. have to put our m/home flag up.

 

[Bailey58]

Our 7m pole came from one of the exhibitors at Peterborough, either Hizakite or the other lot whose name escapes me, we fly 3 flags including a trophy laden Man Utd , seems plenty long enough.

 

[GJH]

in that case I'll go for 9 mt..

can't be outdone by a Burstner owner..

Obviously size does matter!

Think ours is 7m ... have had 3 flags and spinner on it.

Some of us don't need the substitution of a long flag pole

 

[Badknee]

we fly 3 flags including a trophy laden Man Utd

Must be an old flag

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[Badknee]

There I said it twice so it must be true.

 

[Jim]

Go for the 9 metre and throw away the top section, its too whippy to fly a 5 by 3 flag

 

[scotjimland]

as has been said sprit of air good make of poles.. have to put our m/home flag up.

had a look. trade only http://www.spiritofair.co.uk/contact.htm

edit ..oops.. just noticed they are sold on the windrush site

 

[Jim]

These guys make the best poles https://www.lifebreeze.co.uk/shop.php?pg=cat&cat=flag-poles

 

[Bailey58]

Must be an old flag

Just ordered an extension, we live in hope.

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[scotjimland]

Look at carbon fiber fishing poles. Cheap imports from China

thanks for the idea .. but carbon fiber poles conduct electricity ..

. maybe not such a good idea

 

[GJH]

Just ordered an extension, we live in hope.

Didn't realise you had moved to Derbyshire

 

[scotjimland]

These guys make the best poles https://www.lifebreeze.co.uk/shop.php?pg=cat&cat=flag-poles

just ordered the heavy duty 8.5 mt

thanks

 

[Badknee]

Just ordered an extension, we live in hope.

Whens it being delivered, in about five years?

 

[Jaws]

These guys make the best poles https://www.lifebreeze.co.uk/shop.php?pg=cat&cat=flag-poles

Have to agree here..
We have had a fair few over the years,,, The last one bought was a Breeze and it has been the only one that has never snapped
We still have two, but one is made up out of all the odds and sods left over from the cheaper poles bought. The Breeze is just so much better

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[Ockerron]

We bought one from Breeze but haven't used it yet. Will try tomorrow if weather permits!

 

[DuxDeluxe]

Ours is from life's a breeze. It has stood up very well to anything the elements seem to throw at it. Recommended.

 

[jollyrodger]

I use an old Diawa 15' beachcaster flies 3 flags in strong winds ,and duel purpose if I want to go fishing

 

[Jaws]

We bought one from Breeze but haven't used it yet. Will try tomorrow if weather permits!

Its ok mate.. They do not melt in the rain

 

[Bailey58]

That's the one I forgot, Life's a breeze. Mine has taken all that the elements have thrown at it, so's the flag pole.

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[Dave K]

Just ordered an extension, we live in hope.

I think you should have a Fellaini wig on top of the extension as a tribute to the football you're currently playing......in the stars

 

[B-well]

Its not how big the pole is, its what you fly on it that counts.

 

[Dave K]

Its not how big the pole is, its what you fly on it that counts.

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[GJH]

As long as you can reach it to wipe your .......

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[B-well]

As long as you can reach it to wipe your .......

yeh i know wiping my brow was in the past now the title has been won.

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