I've done a search and couldn't find anything.
Any tips on preventing bivvy poles from sticking/jamming when they've been up? They're straight poles on an older aqualite bivvy if it helps
Wasn't sure if wax or polish might work?
Cheers
Any tips on preventing bivvy poles from sticking/jamming when they've been up? They're straight poles on an older aqualite bivvy if it helps
Wasn't sure if wax or polish might work?
Cheers
In reply to Post #1
I would check it's clean inside the pole in case that's causing them to stick, then as you say some sort of wax etc. Could also give them a rub with some light sand paper etc to make the fit ok.
I would check it's clean inside the pole in case that's causing them to stick, then as you say some sort of wax etc. Could also give them a rub with some light sand paper etc to make the fit ok.
In reply to Post #1
Is it just the first join when they are flexed under pressure? At the risk off egg sucking advice... I've found that bivvies that have tension in the poles like aqualite the position of your hands in relation to the join makes a huge difference, spreading hands wide apart rather than close, either side of the join is best
Is it just the first join when they are flexed under pressure? At the risk off egg sucking advice... I've found that bivvies that have tension in the poles like aqualite the position of your hands in relation to the join makes a huge difference, spreading hands wide apart rather than close, either side of the join is best
They're new poles (2 or 3 years old) on an old AI bivvy so are relatively clean/new.
To begin with they slid in and out nicely, but the last two or three times, I've looked like a right Noddy trying to get them to break down.
Its on both ribs and either joint (2), once one is released, the other joint breaks down easily.
It's a bit like triggers broom really, leaks like a sieve and gives nowhere near the coverage a new bivvy does, but it's been my mate for over 20 years so keep hoping for one more season. But maybe it's time...
To begin with they slid in and out nicely, but the last two or three times, I've looked like a right Noddy trying to get them to break down.
Its on both ribs and either joint (2), once one is released, the other joint breaks down easily.
It's a bit like triggers broom really, leaks like a sieve and gives nowhere near the coverage a new bivvy does, but it's been my mate for over 20 years so keep hoping for one more season. But maybe it's time...
I'm unfamiliar with that bivvy, done a quick search, am I right in thinking they're the type with a metal sleeve receiver for the next pole. If so sometimes the metal receiver can itself bend/warp. If it's not under pressure do the poles slide fully into each other easily when flat, or do they stick when partially inserted, that's usually a way of telling if the metal sleeve is warped.
I think Vossy is right - I had one of these & the female part can slightly bend which means it grips he inner male part.I think the female sleeve part should retract back slightly too?
I would take them out of the bivvy & give them a good clean out - stick the ends in water & shove a baiting needles in there & make sure there is no grit or dirt inside as that won't help either. Give it a rinse/ spray it with a hose & make sure you wash it all out (I have found dirt in mine when the ends have been placed on the ground when I have been putting it away etc. You can add a few drops of oil inside the female end too which will help with future sticking.
If they do stick on the bank, grip each pole to pull apart under pressure & as your pulling wiggle the male side in circles - not twist - more move around as if it is a tiny reel handle.
I would take them out of the bivvy & give them a good clean out - stick the ends in water & shove a baiting needles in there & make sure there is no grit or dirt inside as that won't help either. Give it a rinse/ spray it with a hose & make sure you wash it all out (I have found dirt in mine when the ends have been placed on the ground when I have been putting it away etc. You can add a few drops of oil inside the female end too which will help with future sticking.
If they do stick on the bank, grip each pole to pull apart under pressure & as your pulling wiggle the male side in circles - not twist - more move around as if it is a tiny reel handle.