Customer Reviews

Flagpole to Go 20 Foot Flagpole

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1 star:		(1)

 

 

The top narrowest section of the pole is so weak the it bends with little force. It arrived bent in the package. Manufacturer needs to reinforce that section.

I bought this flagpole to use while tailgating. It is definitely on the flimsy side, but it has held up through about 10 uses so far. Keep in mind that we haven't had more than 10 mph gusts at any time, and probably mostly 3-5mph breezes. The flag clips included work fairly well. This product isn't terrible at all, but it doesn't exactly convey a feeling of long-term durability either.

Pros - light weight, fairly cheap
Cons - not suitable for any serious wind, likely won't last more than a year or two

I'm very disappointed with this product. As another review said the top portion is very weak. I have only had it in a medium strength wind and it is bending. I'm concerned about what will happen in a strong winter wind. Also, I got this flag pole specifically because it would fly 2 flags. However, when trying to attach a second flag. we had to put the top of the second flag in the same place as the bottom of the top flag. I expect that I'm going to have to replace the pole. I also got the holder that corkscrews into the ground. It too did not work as described. We were able to work around that problem.

I announce at running road races and triathlons and have had this item of more than 2 years. Event managers are so happy to have the flag they didn't think to arrange for. Many of these events venues are next to open water and lots wind. I've used it well over 100 times and it is still in great condition. Yes it bends in the wind, that's a feature. If it didn't bend it would break, that's how you design things that are light. Same reason airplane wings flex a lot. I have lightweight flags and made sure I didn't buy heavy fabric flags. The lighter the fabric the faster the wind makes it flutter. The flutter offers less resistance.

Why is mine in such good condition? I learned long ago that even well meaning people handle stuff too roughly. And nobody cares about treating my gear as I would. I let no one handle this or most of my sound equipment. It's a mindset. Most people don't take good care of their stuff, how can I expect them to do a better job with mine.

This item is extremely functional because it has pieces that slide inside each. Bend them and you'll ruin it. If you can't figure that out going in, don't buy it. Your alternatives don't exist, unless you want something so big and so heavy you probably won't use it a second time. I'm writing this today as I buy a 2nd one to keep in the trunk of my other car.

I either zip-tie it to fences or poles, or if my vehicle is close I use the optionally purchased tire mount that you just drive your car tire over. It's a flat plate with a vertical section of pipe which screws into the plate. Roll the wheel over the plate and you have your flag up in a minute. I suggest you always use the driver side front wheel or you could drive away without taking down the flag.

This telescoping flagpole works well for ideal weather conditions, but not for hanging anything heavy. It helped us find our campsite at AllGood last summer!

Nice tall pole
Well made
Displays 2 full size flags
Easy to use