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FABRIC |
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PU coated 9 oz treated for UV infiltration and heat reflection. 7 year exposure warranty.
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HARDWARE AND CONSTRUCTION |
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Marine grade side release buckle attachment throughout, making replacement parts modular.
All seams are double lock stitched.
Hems are reinforced with internal webbing.
5/16 cord sewn in all hems to accommodate fast cinch clips and bungee snubbers.
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SUPPORT WANDS |
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Carbon/Fiberglass tubing, sections unified with bungee cord and joined with aluminum fittings.
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PASS THROUGH SPLITS |
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Web reinforced Velcro closure with rain flap cover allowing rigging to pass through canopy, 36" long on aft awing for topping lift.
Forward awning pass through splits will be quoted based on the needs of the customer.
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FREESTANDING? HOW? |
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The support wand in the Shadetree Fabric Shelters are multi-section, flexible, carbon/fiberglass tubing. When a set of wands is flexed, they create an arched structural member.
By capturing the wand set in a webbing tunnel on the underside of the canopy, a structure is created similar to a domed tent.
A series of these supports creates the Shadetree's functional tunnel shape.
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WHY FREESTANDING? |
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The flexibility of the support and attachment system allow the canopy shape to deform to accommodate wind load.
Wands flex, wand straps attachments at the lifeline swing, and bungee snubbers pull out retard motion, allowing the awning to move dynamically with wind conditions.
The awnings shape can deform to dump windload and reform when wind abates.
The Shadetree shape also provides exceptional headroom due to the arch of the support system.
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ATTACHMENT TO THE BOAT |
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To flex the support wand set and create the Shadetree arched shape, the ends of the wands must be held to the lifelines.
A strap with a pocket sewn in it leads from the canopy edge to the lifeline.
The support wand is arched and inserted into the pocket strap as shown.
The wand then stands on the lifeline, creating the tunnel shape of the canopy.
Webbing Straps are attached at the top of the Shadetree to pull the canopy out fore and aft.
Eight additional attachments are available at any point along the awnings hem through the use of our fast cinch clips and bungee snubbers (included).
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