My flag always gets twisted up in the wind. I have it on those spinning-ring things on this cheap flagpole, but they rust quickly (it’s a coastal environment) and don’t spin very well.
Am I doing it wrong? Any tips to make it better? Or is it just too windy here and I should just keep going out there twice a day and untwist it?
@marcoarment I have the same problem and these replies have been very helpful. I’m going to try that spinning flagpole with some lithium grease in the joint.
@marcoarment just so you know that flag appears to be out of date and is missing representation for some important genders and orientations, I'd recommend updating it to the latest release version
@marcoarment I had the exact same problem with my flag. The problem with the spinners is that the flag isn't pulled straight out from the pole, the bottom is blowing up and over while the top is still hanging vertical. So the attachment points are always pointing down, and no amount of lubrication or new spinners will fix that.
The solution that worked for me was getting a new, more porous, flag. It looks like yours is nylon like my old one. A fabric flag with a looser weave fixed my wrapping.
@marcoarment Mine has a plastic sleeve around the pole that helps minimize friction. I nearly threw it away when I installed it, thinking it was superfluous.
@marcoarment Maybe adding some weight to the bottom corner of the flag might help? I’d try some strong rustproof magnets and snap pairs of them against the fabric.
@marcoarment Are neighbors fighting the same behavior on their flags? If all are doing so, you may be without hope. But if any have a proven solution, you are gold.
@marcoarment Not having a flagpole, myself, just a random thought that pops to mind: can you spray the ring with polyurethane? Seal it prior to going up, and the coating should greatly reduce friction / sticking and corrosion?
I really ought to ask a few of my neighbours back in BC about how they manage it, also being on the coast.
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