Telescoping Flagpoles – The Perfect Solution for Seasonal Flag Flying

Suppose you live in an area with extreme winter weather. Or, suppose you own a second home which you visit only during the warmer months and which stays vacant the rest of the year. You want to install a flagpole, but the idea of leaving it unattended or with a flag flying all year long isn’t appealing. For situations like this, an ideal solution just might be a telescoping flagpole. Let’s find out why!

Telescoping flagpoles have several unique benefits as compared to traditional rope and pulley flagpoles. As their name implies, telescoping flagpoles can be raised or lowered much like old-time radio antennas could be raised or lowered. That is, these flagpoles are made up of several sections – usually 3 or 4, depending on height – that fit inside one another. Raising the flagpole is a matter of pulling the sections apart until spring-loaded pins pop out to hold the pole in the extended position. Lowering the pole is then just a matter of pushing the pins in and letting the upper sections slide down until the pole is fully retracted. Once the pole is retracted, it can easily be lifted out of its ground sleeve and stored inside, away from damaging weather or the potential for theft. This is a great benefit for vacation home owners or for owners in parts of the country where snow and ice make it desirable to take the pole down during the winter.

Another nice benefit of telescoping flagpoles is that they generally come configured to hold two flags. This can be great if you want to fly a second flag. For example, many will fly an American flag with a state flag or the flag of a favorite sports team below it. The overall appearance sends a clear message about the kind of person you are and what kinds of interests you have. What could be better than showing your love of country and your love for your favorite team all in the same place?

So now you know why telescoping flagpoles are so popular. But are they great for every situation? Not necessarily. Many people want to raise and lower their flag frequently. Or they want to lower their flag to half mast in times of national mourning. For these folks a telescoping flagpole may not be the most convenient option. Pushing buttons and sliding pole sections up and down could get tiresome after a time. And there’s no good way to fly the flag at half mast on a telescoping flag pole. For these types of customers, a traditional rope and pulley flagpole is definitely the way to go.

As a final consideration when you buy a telescoping flagpole, it’s always a good idea to buy from highly rated flagpole dealers. As with so many products these days, many sectional flagpoles are made in foreign countries. The low cost seems appealing right up until the moment when pieces start breaking or falling off of the flagpole. So be wise. Spend a little more and get "Made in the USA" quality from a reputable dealer.

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