• The resistance against tension. A shade sail, especially a large one, applies a force of around 100-110 lbs. A good anchorage must therefore be able to withstand not only the strain of the sail, but also weather conditions such as wind and water. On the other hand, the sun sail posts found on the market are very cheap, but not very strong. With a diameter of just a few inches, tensioning a sail is impossible. This compromises not only the outcome of the project, but also the safety of the structure itself.  

• Maanta poles are highly functional. Thanks to our technology, we have designed poles that allow the shade sails to be tilted as required.
  Alu-Simple, our premium high-strength aluminum pole has two lanes for multi-sail anchoring. Ulisse, made of galvanized steel, has 6 anchoring points. This means you can get shade at any time of day, even when the sun is going down. And, especially for waterproof shade sails, a good inclination is a fundamental condition to allow water to drain away and to protect from rain!

The difference between the 75° and 90° poles is purely aesthetic. Note, however, that with a 75° pole you can gain a few extra inches at the top of the pole for correct sail tensioning.

Each Maanta pole includes the following accessories

• Robust steel base plate with a thickness of 3/8" mm (or rotating wall fixings) - market value approx 50$
• Muscle x3 kit for fastening and tensioning made of stainless steel, rope color "silver" - market value approx 30$
• Small parts and accessories for assembly (except threaded rods)

The wall fixing of a pole is only possible if there is a minimum of 1 foot between the two wall mountings. Therefore the wall must have a minimum height of approximately 20 inches.

Our "Alu-SimplE" pole is most resistant to salt water due to its powder-coated aluminum, which makes it immune to rust and salt water. The Alu-SimplE pole is available in three versions: with a 90° base, with a 75° base or with wall mountings. Our Ulisse pole should NOT be installed in areas with salty air, less than 60 miles from the sea.

No, Maanta poles are only available in standard sizes.
290 cm high for Alu-Simple, 275 cm for Ulisse.

We strongly advise against this operation, because especially for galvanized poles, the galvanization may be damaged and rust may form.

The price of Maanta poles refers to a single pole. Whether Ulisse or Alu-Simple, all our poles include: ground base or wall mountings , mounting hardware (except threaded rods which you can buy here ) and the exclusive Muscle Pole Kit to anchor the sail.

No. Maanta poles come with a ground base to be installed on a concrete base of at least 6 inches thickness, or on a concrete plinth of 25x25x25 inches. Here is the installation guide.

Installation on terraces and balconies is only possible with the collar version, for which you will need a wall at least 20 inches high. Poles can be installed either inside or outside the terrace. 

Installing a pole with a ground base is strongly discouraged: it would damage the sheathing of the terrace or balcony compromising the safety of the house.  

The installation of Maanta poles does not require skilled workers.

Maanta poles are shipped in two pieces, which enables us to deliver with express shipping (usually in 72 hours).

Maanta poles allow several sun sails to be anchored. In the case of large sails, we recommend the purchase of the rear bracing system to give greater stability and safety to the structure.

Certainly, they are available at this link: Accessories