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Re: [ATM] 6-pole



You might want 6-pole to get it ultra-light. Remenber 1 pound extra at the 
top is 5 extra
 at the bottom (2.5lb equiv at the bottom as the poles go the whole length 
so moment from middle of scope - very roughly!)
But the design/implementation is a pain in the ass!
6 pole performs well for me though.

Marco Miglionico

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob O'Toole" <albireo13@comcast.net>
To: <atm@atmlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 12:38 PM
Subject: [ATM] 6-pole


> Hi,
>   I am rejoining the list after a long hiatus.   I have a 12.5"
> Royce conical on order and am planning the dob structure.
> Ease of assembly/breakdown are key so I am leaning towards a 6-pole
> vs. 8-pole truss.
>
> Any advice or hidden traps I might think about?
>
> Thanks,
> Rob O.
>
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