Review on 25FT Heavy Duty 16 Gauge Aluminum Flag Pole Kit With USA Flag - Perfect For Residential Or Commercial Use! by Jeff Sprunk

Nice flag pole! Its definitely lightwieght.meaning easy to put up and take down if severe weather is anticipated. I havent notice any section collapsing like some reviewers have had. I do feel that the temperature has something to do with it. If you extend the pole in mid day heat, at night when the temperature falls the metal shrinks and could cause the sections to collapse. I experience the exact opposite, in the mid day heat I have to use 2 strap wrenches to unlock the lower sections. One thing that matters to me is the included US flag is made in CHINA.I will not fly a US flag made in another country.just me and the 24 yrs I served.Another thing to note is I tried to install the flagpole by just burying the sleeve, it lasted about 2 days before the pole started to lean in my central Florida soil. The sleeve is an oddball size, so I used a 3" PVC pipe buried 3 ft in the ground with 80lbs of concrete. I used 2 1/4" bolts installed thru the pipe at the height needed to keep the sleeve at the right height. Then filled in the pipe with sand and 3" of grout to hold the sleeve from shifting. I probably went overboard with my install.but wont have to worry about it again. I also installed a solar light that mounts at the top under the gold colored ball. I definitely reccomend this flagpole set, as I'm very happy with it.