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(More customer reviews)To anyone who complained about how difficult it is to set up, Eagle Scout or not, I can only say that you're not doing it the right way. Or you're too weak to do it. Either way, if it's done right, it's no harder than tying boots snugly.
Hint: when you're ready to bow the 1st pole, set the ferruled end on the ground, vertically between your feet while you're standing up and making sure no dirt can fill it (I set it on a sandal instead of right on the dirt). Pull the fabric down systematically, until the ring passes the ferruled end. Grab the fabric and the pole about 2-3 inches from the end with one hand like you're choking it, making sure the fabric does not slide out again. Lift the pole off the ground so you can see what you're doing. With the other hand, slide the pin into the pole. It's that easy. Repeat the process for the 2nd and 3rd poles.
It took me less than 20 minutes from start to finish, all by myself. The key is to plant the ferruled end of the pole securely on the ground while you work the fabric with both of your free hands.
It's the best shade I've ever bought. The other shade that I own, a 10'x10' type, weighs 50 lbs and is quite large in a package, compared to this 11-lbs shade that fits in a small nylon sack. The 2008 model comes with heavy-duty poles which is an improvement to the smaller diameter poles of the earlier model. There is no way these poles will split, unlike the earlier version, as reported by some.
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ABO Gear Tripod ShelterProduct Description: Enjoy the great outdoors while remaining almost totally protected from the sun's harmful UV rays with the Tripod Shelter from ABO Gear. The tripod shelter is easily erected, durable, and stands up to even the strongest winds, offering users shade and protection from the elements. The entire structure weighs less than 10 pounds, and collapses down into a convenient carrying back with backpack-style straps. The shelter's triangular design measures 12 feet to a side and has a center height of eight feet, creating a spacious interior for the whole family to enjoy. Constructed of 150D, PU-coated nylon, the shelter features adjustable webbing tension strap and heavy-duty shock-corded poles. For maximum stability in windy conditions, the tripod sun shelter additionally includes conical sand pockets, pegs, and guy ropes.
UV Protection Tips
Avoid outdoor activities in the middle of the day when the sun is highest
Choose outdoor areas shaded from direct sun and open sky
Wear well-designed clothing that covers the body, arms, and legs
Wear a broad-brimmed hat which shades the face, ears, and back of the neck
Wear well-designed sunglasses
Use at least SPF15 sunscreen
Cover up young children
About ABO Gear ABO (Australian Beach Outdoor) began in 1995, with the humble goal of finding a solution to the common beach towel. The company called its first product the ABO mat--an oversized cotton mat with four stakes to prevent it from blowing away in the wind which folded into a convenient fanny pack. This initial product launch led to other popular items, such as beach tents, picnic blankets, beach hammocks, and more. In developing new products, the company's first aim is always to create gear that minimizes ABO's carbon footprint. ABO gear remains a fast-growing company with products in the beach, outdoor, pet, gift, and travel goods market.
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