Hi all, I'm looking at either purchasing or making a new single pole for a Smokers and was wondering what people have done in the past? I can get a SuperSpars tapered one for around 80 quid, but reckon I could build one for a lot less. What diameter tube would be best, and thickness?  I had in mind 38mm and 2mm thickness. Ends could be 32mm and I would 'cast' epoxy/microfibre adapters in place. I think all that would come to around 40 quid. Proctor do adapters for 38mm poles but this would add 20 quid to the price, and I want to do it cheaply. 
 
Or is this madness?  

Probably do not want to, but you could use tv aerial mast pole. I have had to use it in the past when I couldn't afford 'real' poles.  If uphaul is at end of pole you do not have to worry about bending forces.
 
 
 
 
 

There used to be a plethora of old carbon single poles kicking around in peoples garages after everybody upgraded to to twin set ups. You might be lucky if you ask the right question......

I've got a Jacko carbon single pole. Give me a call 07973149037