A
pole tent is a conventional-style
tent made much like the famous circus and revival tents of yesterday.
They come with center, quarter, side poles, curtains, stakes, and sometimes
additional half poles . Some of the smaller pole tents (e.g. 50' x 80'
in size) may use push poles for centers, while larger sizes use a traditional
sectional pole with a hand or electric crank for lifting the bail rings.
Center poles are anchored by plates at the base and cable guide lines
run off to the sides and are staked into the ground. If maintained properly,
even the largest of pole tents can handle heavy storms and stress loads
(up to 80 mph. winds).

Sides may be rolled
up and tied to allow free flow of outside air. Pole tents run in sizes
of 20' x 30' up to as large as 200' x 1200' long, and have a life-span
between 5 to 15 years depending on care and use. The famous pole tent
is often used worldwide for churches, revivals, sales, circuses, emergency
relief shelters, theaters, shows, etc.
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