where to get telescopic pointers in US

[BBBulldog]

For some reason I can't seem to find a place in US that sells telescopic pointers

Something like this http://www.euroffice.co.uk/itm_show.asp?G8417=NOBO-Giant-Telescopic-Pointer but not in UK... they all seem in UK :)

It should open up to preferably 4-5 feet

if you've seen Vlad's flag at last game, you get the idea what for...

[K]

What about pool noodles?

K

[BBBulldog]

Those don't seem rigid enough to wave a 3x5 flag, no?

I mean I'd prefer a normal flagpole but I don't even want to think about it till DC has its own stadium where they hopefully have a bigger say in policies. :)

[GDopplerXT]

Here's one, but it only extends to 2 feet. It's "Special Order" (on quill.com, anyway) so I don't know what that means.

http://www01.quillcorp.com/Catalog/Browse/Sku.asp?PageType=1&SKU=SPR001332&Effort_Code=SPW&Find_Number=APO18001#ProductDetails

[GDopplerXT]

Or here's an idea:

Go out and find a cheap tv antenna like this http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/2215/2215454_sa.jpg and take off the 'dipoles'. Then you've got two extendable flagpoles!

[TEConnor]

Many years ago I had a nifty little system for a breakdown flag pole for one of similar size to Vlad's. Basically, I took four sections of 1.5 ft 1/2" pvc tubing and carried three 1/2" (id) simple unions in my pocket. Now, you can put the plastic in your sock under jeans, but I stopped bringing it in post 9-11 due to common sense. My ready-made excuse if I ever got frisked was going to be either it was a brace or drum sticks (as I did carry a few drums in back in the day).

In retrospect, the 1/2" pvc was thicker than necessary. You could use something considerably thinner, if you can find it. I got all my supplies at Lowes back in the day, but I'm sure any big box hardware will have plenty of pvc to choose from. To cut it, just use a hack saw or, if you are desparate, any sort of saw with knarly teeth.

Cheers,
Tim

[BBBulldog]

yea I might end up with one of my old antenas, that's what Vlad used :) pointers just seemed sturdier for some reason.

I have no idea why they'd have problem with flagpoles, but that's a different topic (then again I find pyro harmless too)

[McOwen]

When I saw the thread title from the main board it read...

Where to get telescopic... BBBulldog


For a second I thought Srdan was looking for telescopic rifle scopes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/upload/thumb/9/9e/300px-Sniper_rifle.jpg

--While that's ONE way to stop Guevara, I think Ben Olsen at D-Mid will do just fine :D

[BBBulldog]

Nah, I know where to get those :p


--While that's ONE way to stop Guevara, I think Ben Olsen at D-Mid will do just fine :D

I'm not betting on this game, but I could have used one few times last weekend... I kept seeing my $$$ slip away :D