first of all let me say i am not a diy sort of bloke, i ve always bought the best i needed,but, i tried a sky blue flagpole that i converted with a light brush on it and i was amazed at the result.total cost about 30.00 i think,and for that i ve got a pole that i can use with one hand at about 25 ft. i ve always used my carbon fishing pole for anything above that.so in my opinion make yourself one,you will never buy another. p s check jeff brimbles posts he s a genius. cheers mick