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Tent Pole Shock Cord Replacement

Introduction

This guide will illustrate how to replace the shock cord in tent poles with a bobby pin and string. There are many other methods that can be used to feed the shock cord through tent poles, but when away from home, a bobby pin and string can save the day.

What you need

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    • Remove the old shock cord from the tent poles.

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    • Measure and cut the string to the length of one tent pole piece.

    • Be sure to leave enough room on each end for knots.

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    • Tie the string to the end of the shock cord.

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    • Use your hands or pliers to flatten out a bobby pin.

    • Any long, thin, metal object will work to help feed the string and cord through the poles.

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    • Tie the string around the end of the bobby pin.

    • The string and bobby pin will be used to feed the shock cord through the pole.

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    • Drop the bobby pin and string through the tent pole pieces one by one.

    • Once the bobby pin reaches the opposite end of each pole, slowly pull the string to feed the shock cord through.

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    • Once the last piece has been threaded, untie or cut the string from the shock cord.

    • Tie a large knot against the right end of the last piece.

    • The knot must be large enough to prevent the shock cord from slipping through the pole.

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    • Connect the tent poles.

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    • Cut the shock cord from the left end of the first pole piece leaving room on the end for knots.

    • Leaving extra shock cord on the end will also allow you to adjust the tension in the shock cord later on.

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    • Tie a large knot around the tent pole end piece.

    • Fit the end piece into the left end of the first pole.

    • If your poles do not come with an end piece, simply tie a large knot in the shock cord. The knot must be large enough to prevent the shock cord from pulling through.

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    • Disconnect the pole pieces.

    • Fold the pieces to test the shock cord tension.

    • If the shock cord is too tight, reconnect the poles and adjust the shock cord length between the left end of the first pole and the end piece.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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