Lunar Solo - pitching

[barney]

Ok I've got my Lunar Solo and it's a cracking piece of kit but it's a tad difficult to pitch.

I'm following the instructions carefully about what pegs in what order etc. but it still sags a bit reducing space. I'm just about to add a couple of extra lines to the side tie out points so that will help.

Any tips from other LS owners that isn't in the "official pitching" instructions?

cheers

[wildgecko]

Took me a while to get the knack but the official way is the best way imo.

I peg out the two front corners of the groundsheet first leaving a little slack (how much comes with practice). Next peg out the centre back, pulling it tautish to give the front points the correct angle to their seam and creating a triangle.

Next insert the pole into the top pocket and fit into the bottom ferrule taking care that it's vertical and the base is in line with the two front pegs.

Peg out the front guy/stay clipping the doors to the Prussik and tensioning in the process. Finally peg out the back corners then go round all points and tension/ adjust angles of pull

I leave fixed guys attached to the two side lifters. You only really need to peg them out if it's windy as otherwise the sides tend to get blown inward a bit reducing headspace.

I love my LS and find it really straight forward and quick to pitch now, but it did take a bit of practice. One of Stu's pole-a-bear carbon poles helps as the official SMD one is too flexible.

Hope that helps

Si