Help with what tent to buy

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Permalink Reply by Debbie Moyer on February 16, 2010 at 11:14pm

I have been through the gambit of 1 Undercover tent - lasted 5 years. 3 Ez-up in a 2 year time span - what inferior tents they are. Last year purchase a more expensive Caravan - quality much better than the Ez-ups. However, after this past summer of rain & wind, tying my tent to trees, holding it down during shows, I finally bit the bullet, as they say, & made an investment in a "Finale" - I have such a sense of relief knowing that I have a much sturdier tent for the upcoming shows beginning this Spring. I read so much on this forum about the quality and stability of the barrel shaped tents, as well as rave reviews from talking to other artists at shows that have them. Glad that I made the move. I can't wait to use it.
Debbie

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Permalink Reply by bobby ziemba on February 17, 2010 at 9:44am

Thanks for the insight Debbie,
I'm looking for a canopy for my first fine art fair season and was looking at the ez up and caravan. I just can't afford a trimline at this time.
Ez up makes a barrel tent similar in design to the "better" tents which I was considering, but I've heard nothing but bad things about ez up. I certainly don't want to be the cause of anyone "shuttering " if I put up an inferior canopy next to an exhibitor with a "real" tent. Has anyone had experience with the ez up "EnDeavor" barrel tent for $450? Is there a canopy out there that is stable and waterproof for a reasonable price?

bobby z.

Debbie Moyer said:

I have been through the gambit of 1 Undercover tent - lasted 5 years. 3 Ez-up in a 2 year time span - what inferior tents they are. Last year purchase a more expensive Caravan - quality much better than the Ez-ups. However, after this past summer of rain & wind, tying my tent to trees, holding it down during shows, I finally bit the bullet, as they say, & made an investment in a "Finale" - I have such a sense of relief knowing that I have a much sturdier tent for the upcoming shows beginning this Spring. I read so much on this forum about the quality and stability of the barrel shaped tents, as well as rave reviews from talking to other artists at shows that have them. Glad that I made the move. I can't wait to use it.
Debbie

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Permalink Reply by deb upright on February 17, 2010 at 3:53pm

We bought the "endeavor" and sent it roght back. The frame bent the first time we opened it. It took four of us to open it. Its top heavy with all the framework to make the dome shape. In theory it looks like a good idea, but in real life it didn't work for us.

Hope this helps,
Deb




bobby ziemba said:

Thanks for the insight Debbie,
I'm looking for a canopy for my first fine art fair season and was looking at the ez up and caravan. I just can't afford a trimline at this time.
Ez up makes a barrel tent similar in design to the "better" tents which I was considering, but I've heard nothing but bad things about ez up. I certainly don't want to be the cause of anyone "shuttering " if I put up an inferior canopy next to an exhibitor with a "real" tent. Has anyone had experience with the ez up "EnDeavor" barrel tent for $450? Is there a canopy out there that is stable and waterproof for a reasonable price?

bobby z.

Debbie Moyer said:

I have been through the gambit of 1 Undercover tent - lasted 5 years. 3 Ez-up in a 2 year time span - what inferior tents they are. Last year purchase a more expensive Caravan - quality much better than the Ez-ups. However, after this past summer of rain & wind, tying my tent to trees, holding it down during shows, I finally bit the bullet, as they say, & made an investment in a "Finale" - I have such a sense of relief knowing that I have a much sturdier tent for the upcoming shows beginning this Spring. I read so much on this forum about the quality and stability of the barrel shaped tents, as well as rave reviews from talking to other artists at shows that have them. Glad that I made the move. I can't wait to use it.
Debbie

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Permalink Reply by greta anthony on February 17, 2010 at 4:24pm

I've had a trimline, an archtop which is a really heavy version of the trimline and now I have a light dome. I really like the light dome a lot. It's easy to put up if you're by yourself, the poles are aluminum so they don't weigh a lot and there are fewer of them. You should get the system to stablize the booth, not the rubber corners but the metal ones and if you can't afford the awning when you order it get the awning zipper put on and get the awning later when you can. A friend of mine has the finale which is the barrel top version and she's happy with that one also. More poles for the top though. And yes I use it without the roof poles with my curtains for indoor shows. Because the poles telescope if your indoor booth is 8 x 10 you can also adjust it to that size.

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Permalink Reply by bobby ziemba on February 17, 2010 at 5:04pm

Thank you for saving me the hassle with trying the endeavor.
I guess there's no way around it, I'll have to save up for a trimline or a light dome.

deb upright said:

We bought the "endeavor" and sent it roght back. The frame bent the first time we opened it. It took four of us to open it. Its top heavy with all the framework to make the dome shape. In theory it looks like a good idea, but in real life it didn't work for us.

Hope this helps,
Deb




bobby ziemba said:

Thanks for the insight Debbie,
I'm looking for a canopy for my first fine art fair season and was looking at the ez up and caravan. I just can't afford a trimline at this time.
Ez up makes a barrel tent similar in design to the "better" tents which I was considering, but I've heard nothing but bad things about ez up. I certainly don't want to be the cause of anyone "shuttering " if I put up an inferior canopy next to an exhibitor with a "real" tent. Has anyone had experience with the ez up "EnDeavor" barrel tent for $450? Is there a canopy out there that is stable and waterproof for a reasonable price?

bobby z.

Debbie Moyer said:

I have been through the gambit of 1 Undercover tent - lasted 5 years. 3 Ez-up in a 2 year time span - what inferior tents they are. Last year purchase a more expensive Caravan - quality much better than the Ez-ups. However, after this past summer of rain & wind, tying my tent to trees, holding it down during shows, I finally bit the bullet, as they say, & made an investment in a "Finale" - I have such a sense of relief knowing that I have a much sturdier tent for the upcoming shows beginning this Spring. I read so much on this forum about the quality and stability of the barrel shaped tents, as well as rave reviews from talking to other artists at shows that have them. Glad that I made the move. I can't wait to use it.
Debbie

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Permalink Reply by skip stang on February 17, 2010 at 5:34pm

Don't forget to look at the Show Off from New Venture Products located in FL,ask for the deal ,and you shall receive(no I dont rep for them,just abuse thier product and CANT wreck it.Even had lent it to a First timer and they didn't break it

bobby ziemba said:

Thank you for saving me the hassle with trying the endeavor.
I guess there's no way around it, I'll have to save up for a trimline or a light dome.

deb upright said:

We bought the "endeavor" and sent it roght back. The frame bent the first time we opened it. It took four of us to open it. Its top heavy with all the framework to make the dome shape. In theory it looks like a good idea, but in real life it didn't work for us.

Hope this helps,
Deb




bobby ziemba said:

Thanks for the insight Debbie,
I'm looking for a canopy for my first fine art fair season and was looking at the ez up and caravan. I just can't afford a trimline at this time.
Ez up makes a barrel tent similar in design to the "better" tents which I was considering, but I've heard nothing but bad things about ez up. I certainly don't want to be the cause of anyone "shuttering " if I put up an inferior canopy next to an exhibitor with a "real" tent. Has anyone had experience with the ez up "EnDeavor" barrel tent for $450? Is there a canopy out there that is stable and waterproof for a reasonable price?

bobby z.

Debbie Moyer said:

I have been through the gambit of 1 Undercover tent - lasted 5 years. 3 Ez-up in a 2 year time span - what inferior tents they are. Last year purchase a more expensive Caravan - quality much better than the Ez-ups. However, after this past summer of rain & wind, tying my tent to trees, holding it down during shows, I finally bit the bullet, as they say, & made an investment in a "Finale" - I have such a sense of relief knowing that I have a much sturdier tent for the upcoming shows beginning this Spring. I read so much on this forum about the quality and stability of the barrel shaped tents, as well as rave reviews from talking to other artists at shows that have them. Glad that I made the move. I can't wait to use it.
Debbie

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Permalink Reply by bobby ziemba on February 17, 2010 at 6:35pm

Thanks folks. Now I have good direction in buying a "proper" exhibition canopy.
If anyone knows of a used one, I'd be interested.

bobby z.

skip stang said:

Don't forget to look at the Show Off from New Venture Products located in FL,ask for the deal ,and you shall receive(no I dont rep for them,just abuse thier product and CANT wreck it.Even had lent it to a First timer and they didn't break it

bobby ziemba said:

Thank you for saving me the hassle with trying the endeavor.
I guess there's no way around it, I'll have to save up for a trimline or a light dome.

deb upright said:

We bought the "endeavor" and sent it roght back. The frame bent the first time we opened it. It took four of us to open it. Its top heavy with all the framework to make the dome shape. In theory it looks like a good idea, but in real life it didn't work for us.

Hope this helps,
Deb




bobby ziemba said:

Thanks for the insight Debbie,
I'm looking for a canopy for my first fine art fair season and was looking at the ez up and caravan. I just can't afford a trimline at this time.
Ez up makes a barrel tent similar in design to the "better" tents which I was considering, but I've heard nothing but bad things about ez up. I certainly don't want to be the cause of anyone "shuttering " if I put up an inferior canopy next to an exhibitor with a "real" tent. Has anyone had experience with the ez up "EnDeavor" barrel tent for $450? Is there a canopy out there that is stable and waterproof for a reasonable price?

bobby z.

Debbie Moyer said:

I have been through the gambit of 1 Undercover tent - lasted 5 years. 3 Ez-up in a 2 year time span - what inferior tents they are. Last year purchase a more expensive Caravan - quality much better than the Ez-ups. However, after this past summer of rain & wind, tying my tent to trees, holding it down during shows, I finally bit the bullet, as they say, & made an investment in a "Finale" - I have such a sense of relief knowing that I have a much sturdier tent for the upcoming shows beginning this Spring. I read so much on this forum about the quality and stability of the barrel shaped tents, as well as rave reviews from talking to other artists at shows that have them. Glad that I made the move. I can't wait to use it.
Debbie

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