Thanks for the awesome write-up! I am looking to make one very similar to yours and this page has been really helpful!
Couple of quick questions if you have some time. Was the offset center pole worth it and did the design make it harder to put together? Did you use webbing for the stake holes?
Thanks once again for your site – it made making this a lot easier!
Awesome write up I am currently building my own tipi. What did you decide on for a center pole? I am going back and forth between carbon fiber or aluminum. Also I don't see anyone talking about where to buy center poles.
I used this pole: https://kelty.com/adjustable-pole/ It works very well! I haven't tried any carbon poles so I don't know what diameter you'd need. Also to think about is your pole can get warm/hot from the stove so carbon might have issues with that?