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NASCAR Shirts | Home » » » » ABO Gear Tripod Shelter | | | | | | | Description: | | The Tripod's triangular shape give cover and protection from the elements but allowing maximum ventilation. The fabric is made from 150D PU coated nylon and adjustable webbing tension straps and heavy-duty shock-corded poles. The Tripod includes conical sand pockets, pegs and guy ropes for extra stability in stronger winds. | | | Features: | |
• Spacious sun shelter with triangular design collapses into convenient backpack carrying bag
• Entire portable structure weighs less than 10 pounds
• Constructed of 150D, PU-coated nylon
• For maximum stability in windy conditions, shelter includes conical sand pockets, pegs, and guy ropes
• Tripod shelter is 12 feet to a side with eight-foot center height
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| 13.0 pounds | | Package Length:
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| 10.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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34 of 34 found the following review helpful:
 There is one right way to do itAug 02, 2008
By Jet Pilot
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.
22 of 22 found the following review helpful:
"alien" canopyJul 27, 2008
By lori-belle
Three years ago I bought two of these tripod canopies when I found them on sale. We have used them during our two-week beach trips for those three years. They aren't as simple as those basic rectangular shelters we see up and down the beach, but ours seem to be more durable... and they certainly catch the eye! They look a bit like weird alien spaceships, but that's part of their charm.
The issue of durability is second only to the sun protection for me. (The 50 SPF was a huge selling point.) Every year we set up a canopy (or two) on the beach the day we arrive and leave it up for two weeks. The shock-corded poles allow these things to really bounce around in the wind; many times I've seen them blown almost to the point of laying down on the sand, but until this summer they always popped right back up when the wind died. Sadly we lost one this past week in a couple of days of fierce and constant winds. It didn't come down, but the poles split and the sharp edges tore through the fabric. We took down the second canopy to keep it intact (first time in three years of typical beach thunderstorms!)
I did put up this crazy shelter by myself once, but it really requires two people to handle it, especially in a breeze. The instructions are simple and can be kept in a clear pocket on the carry bag.
I would recommend using a little WD-40 on the silver/metal parts to keep them from rusting if you're using it near the ocean.
I definitely got my money's worth out of the Tripod, and we have enjoyed using it. I might look for something a bit smaller that I can put up myself, but I doubt we'll find anything as durable as these have been.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
ABO Gear Tripod Shelter - Good not GreatJul 22, 2007
By Eric Barker
"Wolfbane"
Just went on vacation to the beach with the ABO Gear Tripod Shelter.
1. Setup is a pain, especially in the wind - ABO Gear 'Kite.' Third shock-corded pole is very difficult to put in because of the tension of the other two poles. Takes someone with some strength to coerce it into place.
2. Once it's up and secured with the sand weighted pockets it does provide some nice shade. On a few days, the wind was more intense so we had to use the ropes/stakes provided.
3. Tear down was more of a pain than setup. As you pull the shock-corded poles out of the shelter they come apart and get stuck in the seamless sleeves. Very frustrating in the hot sun.
4. Very lightweight and small package for lugging around.
All in all, it looks really cool when it is up. We also had one of the pop-up 10x10 $50 tents with our group. Takes about 1-2 minutes to setup and does provide a bit more shade. In high winds you will still need to stake these down. If you can handle the weight of carrying one these to the beach, they were much easier to set up.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
We had it made in the shadeJun 26, 2009
By Lisa G
We just got back from a week at the beach and loved the sun shade, or as we came to call it, The Big Top.
We never got around to testing it before we left, so the first time we tried to set it up, we were out on the beach with our toddler. So with the clock running, sun blazing and our toddler toddling, we were feeling the pressure to get it up and get it up quick.
Imagine our surprise when it was actually a snap to set up. I thought it would be hard to do, with no prior stretching, or whathaveyou, but I'm happy to say our marriage easily survived the inaugural erection.
It was great to use. It was big enough for my daughter to play in the sand. Okay, my daughter and my husband. And her grandfather. Okay, okay, me, too, I played in the sand, too. Grandma wisely sat in a beach chair and watched. Plenty of room for everyone. Much better than in years past when we huddled under the shade of a beach umbrella like a herd of cattle out on the prairie under the lone tree.
I did not participate in the daily dismantling so I asked my husband how that went: "Easy."
In the interest of completeness, I asked my daughter what she thought of it. She was not available for comment, as she was too busy banging her head on an ottoman. Not sure if we should trust her opinion, anyway, what with the head banging.
PS - Using baggies for the sand pockets was a great tip from a previous reviewer, thanks.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
upgraded pole version is a good buy!May 24, 2008
By C. Reum
Other reviews complained poles were thin cheap and broke. I purchased 2008 model with thicker poles. I did not stake the tripod down and after 2 days it blew out of the yard and scraped down the concrete while I was gone.
The fabric has abrasions where the pole ends are but is till holding tough.
I have now staked it down and It's been up 24/7 for about 2 mos.and we like it. We have had 2 good storms and no tears.Some of the seams when stretched you see light through the needle holes but it keeps us dry when raining.
Easy set up and a great back yard shade maker. Nicer than a table umbrella that only shades some people at a time. They did short me one of my stake strings in the box but still good buy.
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