Tipi Poles

nativenunez · 04-24-2003, 07:18 PM

What's the best type of wood for tipi poles?

tipis · 04-27-2003, 11:22 AM

Everyone seems to have their own opinion of what is a good pole. If you go into the history of the tipi board you will find great discussions on poles.

I prefer the Southern Cypress while others like lodge pole, the more tradional, and then there is the realy nice Wisconsin Balsom of the Midwest northern parts.

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**bahnisiain** · 04-27-2003, 01:35 PM

I have heard Birch was good and so was Maple. I think it may be a regional thing and what was plentiful when a new tipi was being put together.

teweigen · 05-08-2003, 10:55 AM

tamarack is good also

nativenunez · 05-08-2003, 02:50 PM

Thank you all for the suggestions, I need to get some so I can "pitch" my tipi this summer! Qe' ciy'ew yew' (Thank you!);)

records_all_drumz · 05-08-2003, 02:55 PM

Spruce trees are best.

nativenunez · 05-08-2003, 02:56 PM

thanks.........:)

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bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,771 Blog Entries: 2	I have heard Birch was good and so was Maple. I think it may be a regional thing and what was plentiful when a new tipi was being put together. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

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teweigen Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: in da u.p. Posts: 36	tamarack is good also __________________ cant we all just get along?

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nativenunez Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Too far from home Posts: 14	Thanks Thank you all for the suggestions, I need to get some so I can "pitch" my tipi this summer! Qe' ciy'ew yew' (Thank you!);) __________________ Qe' ci'yew yew

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nativenunez Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Too far from home Posts: 14	thanks.........:) __________________ Qe' ci'yew yew

04-27-2003, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
tipis Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 297	Everyone seems to have their own opinion of what is a good pole. If you go into the history of the tipi board you will find great discussions on poles. I prefer the Southern Cypress while others like lodge pole, the more tradional, and then there is the realy nice Wisconsin Balsom of the Midwest northern parts. tipis

05-08-2003, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
records_all_drumz Junior Dancer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: colorado Posts: 136	Spruce trees are best.

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