![]() I like to hammer the stakes in at a sharp angle, nearly 45 degrees, which makes it harder for a stake to pull out than from pounding them in close to vertically. In any case, always stake down your canopies. If my EZ-Up Sierra goes bad, Ill definitely replace it with a First Up. Wal-Mart has them, currently for under $89. Thats part of why they are easier to set up, and definitely why they are easier to take down. The First UP design has the locking pins as part of an external assembly, both for the top portion and for the leg extensions. Also, most other canopy designs have the pop-out locking pins on the inside of the leg, where it is possible for the locking pins to get stuck inside of the leg and not pop out. But its a lot easier with the First Up than others. When trying to lock the canopy, the last six inches or so is usually pretty tough to force up and lock. The First Up is EASIER to put up than any of the others. We usually help each other set up canopies, so Ive had experience with a number of canopy types. Two club members have a First Up 10 x 10 canopy, which is a true 10 x 10 (vertical legs). I got it for $50 as a fall close-out at Harbor Freight in 2004. I myself have an EZ-Up Sierra, which is one of those 10 x 10s that actually is close to an 8 x 8 (since they go by the leg footprint and the legs are angled). Our club members have a variety of canopies, EZ- Ups, QuckShades, and First Ups.
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