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in reply to: Flying the Flags at Half Staff #54750

I do not think I could add another 30 feet to the flagpole rig and restrain myself from using it.

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in reply to: Confirmation: Post Here #54708

Team Field reports success, though I have been too busy to get a TR up, hopefully soon.

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in reply to: Flag Pole Ideas #48659

I think Brian is suggesting that you attach guy line points at the lower sections, raise the pole as best as possible and then tie off the guy lines for support.

Though others have been successful with smaller PVC pipes, we switched to a larger diameter (4″ drainpipe) pole section and that greatly reduced the swaying problem you get with the 1″ PVC at lengths greater than 20′.

It is worth noting that the record length (and I may be wrong) still holds at 38′ on Zealand by Dirtgirl using smaller PVC with multiple guylines. We got an aluminum bottom-loading tripod design up to 39 feet briefly, but it didn’t last long enough to call it a success.

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in reply to: KOA 2008 #54087

Scratch that last post. Car trouble. :angry:

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in reply to: KOA 2008 #54086

Planning on heading up Friday night, probably arrive after dark.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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in reply to: Osceola #54070

Glad to hear we still have a crew. :flag:

We’re planning on starting up from the trailhead around 9:00am to give us plenty of time – with hopes of having the flag up from 12-3pm.

We’ll be working on the flagpole rig tonight. I’ll post if it looks like we’ll need help lugging it up.

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in reply to: Read off the Names #53820

I made a list last year which I cut and taped into a scroll. Rolled out, it was just a few inches short of 48 feet. Certainly easly divided by 48 peaks.

We’ll be carrying it up Wildcat A this year.

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in reply to: 2007 Planning Meeting #53636

Man… first time I’ve been in the forums in a while.

The Facilities Union was glad to be of some service. Squeaky and I are looking forward to seeing everyone again after this years event.

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in reply to: 9-11 Victim’s List #52300

I decided to copy the info and print it out to bring with us.

Even at a 10 point font, this is 44 sheets of legal size paper.

I’ve taped them together into a scroll which I plan on carrying up. A very long list – rather sobering to look at.

Unfurled, it’s FORTY EIGHT feet long. 😮

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in reply to: Osceola, East peak #53066

Actually, we suspect that the previous record will hold, especially if there is significant wind.

Scoutmaster Gary made a fairly clever rig, but the challenge of keeping the material light and sturdy starts to get serious once you approach 30 feet.

If nothing else, we’ve got a reusable 25′ pole and stand. We have an extra 15′ of additions to go for the 40′ mark, but last night’s Iwo Jima reenactment wasn’t very encouraging.

Gary is working on a modification that might make it work. I suspect we’ll probably give max height a go, and then lower the rig to whatever conditions allow.

I’m looking forward to it either way.

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