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05-05-2006, 09:58 AM
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Tent pole broke - recommendations
As I was setting up my TNF Slickrock tent the other day, one of the poles broke around the tip (note: pole was not and is not bent). I figure I can replace the broke section easily enough myself. It is 7001-T6 aluminum DAC featherlight. Can these poles be found at REI or similar stores and are they fairly cheap? Seems I should be able to find one and cut and file it down to size.
It looks as though it would be covered by TNF under warranty. Of course, how are "normal wea NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here Last edited by gussomer : 05-05-2006 at 10:13 AM. 
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05-05-2006, 12:43 PM
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I used my TNF pebble a couple of times and the poles weren't abused at all, one them just snapped, a NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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05-05-2006, 02:08 PM
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You should just contact TNF, if you haven't already. A sudden pole snap under normal use is not &q NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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05-05-2006, 02:20 PM
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If a warranty is out of the question, EMS works with some repair companies, and they might handle th NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#5
05-05-2006, 03:57 PM
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If TNF cannot help you, you might try Tent Po NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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#6
05-10-2006, 10:21 AM
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Update
As stated already, TNF warranty does not cover 3 season tents.
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#7
05-10-2006, 11:45 AM
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I thought TNF had a lifetime warranty on ALL of their products as well. That is a bummer. At least NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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04-01-2008, 10:43 PM
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04-02-2008, 05:57 PM
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04-03-2008, 10:15 AM
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Quest Outfitters also c NOTE: The remainder of this post can be read by logging in. For free PBF membership click here
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