Ok. I was very reluctant to buy w only 1 review and it was much cheaper than similar products on amazon. The screw together poles seemed like they would be wonkey even though the idea is pretty good. You can add or subtract sections of pole depending on how low or high you need to hang lights. I bought this for a center support (2 strings cross this pole so equal tension all 4 ways) and I have no doubt it will support used in this manner. I was surprised once they arrived how well they went together and they seemed robust enough. I would normally give 4 stars because the directions were adequate but clearly not written or perhaps edited by someone w english as first language. But, they are certainly adequate and really not needed. But I gave 5 because this seemed petty and there was only 1 other review so it would be big negative hit. I liked the first and decided to order 2 more and use them as enders (not equal tension). That will be a better test. I would like to say I will update review but I probably wont unless it is disaster. I would recommend using fasteners other than what they give you to fasten to deck or cement. They are actually pretty serious fasteners and likely not needed. You can use, but I think a good construction screw (not deck or drywall)would work just fine for most applications involving wood. One last thing…I seriously doubt they are water proof. There are no gaskets. Again, I personally don’t think this is any issue. Definitely worth $30.Updated aug 5: while this worked fine when used as center pole for lights where light string tension was equal on each side, it bent when used as where tension pulled in just one direction w my lights which are heavy duty
