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Old 28-09-2010, 03:13 PM
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MLyons (Martin)
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Hi Phil,

It takes me around 15 minutes to set mine up on my own.
The 50mm PVC piping and the 8 stays with strong tent pegs keeps this thing standing in quite severe winds.

It recently survived winds that I believe were in the 35 - 40 km/hr range (although it really was close to its limit)

One normally wouldn't even set it up in those conditions but rather use it as a shield against light winds and stray light.

PS - The method of construction is very important in establishing structural integrity while utilising light materials.
Note the way the vertical rods are threaded through the fabric.
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