Yes it is tapered. It's 3.5 inches where it enters the sleeve in the ground and I don't know what it is for sure at the top but it is a significant taper.
Hello Joe, Thank you for your inquiry. The ball on top of the Villager III is 4" in diameter. I appreciate your interest in our products. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Kind regards, Laura Needhammer Annin Flagmakers Customer Service
Hello Paul, We spoke via telephone this morning and I provided you with the information you needed to order the 20' fiberglass pole. Feel free to reach out to Customer Service with any additional questions or concerns. Kind regards, Laura Needhammer Annin Customer Service
3 sections and I've had mine 2 years now with no damage to it.
Hello, it would be according to the flagpole you which to purchase to replace the existing pole you have now. for a 20' flag pole we have a couple of different types you could purchase. We have a 1 piece Fiberglass pole and a 3 piece Fiberglass pole. thanks,
This flagpole weighs 27 pounds.
External
Pulls and rope.flag clips to rope.
I believe it's PVC and is enough bigger than the bottom of the pole that I had to pour pea gravel between the sleeve and pole to lock the pole in place. That worked well but made it so it is permanent.
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