Gear Review
Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent
Item #BLD1055
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14 in Stock
Tent Pole Broke
By DaveCoflin2393865
Ranked #1983 - 3-Season Tents
September 2, 2008
Not at all pleased with the performance of my Black Diamond Vista. During a recent storm on Lake Powell, tent pole broke during a storm puncturing a hole in the fly. (I have been in much worse with other equipment without a failure). Perhaps the unique design of the pole structure was the cause. Now waiting to see how Black Diamond will resolve this
View Details: Black Diamond Vista 3-Person 3-Season Tent
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Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] nylon and mesh; [fly] SilNylon
- Freestanding:
- yes
- Doors:
- 2
- Poles:
- 3
- Pole Material:
- aluminum
- Pole Attachment:
- clip
- Floor Space:
- 96 x 86 x 46 in
- Floor Dimensions:
- 50.7 sq ft
- Interior Height:
- 46 in
- Vestibule Space:
- 9 sq ft
- Packed Size:
- 19x8 in
- Seams:
- not taped
- Ventilation:
- mesh top
- Fast-pitch Option:
- n/a
- Trail Weight:
- 5 lb 5 oz
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking, camping
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 1 year
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: September 3, 2010 By: Patrick Moore
I had the same thing happen to my Vista tent on Mount Rainier. We had, I thought, bomb-proofed our setup of the tent, but high winds broke the pole and ripped the fly. I was pissed, since 'cheaper' tents that others in our group setup did not have issues. Upon my return, I called Black Diamond and explained what happened. They had no problem sending out new poles and fly ... super service. I just wish the Vista had more 'internal' points where the fly attached to the tent poles. But, for most things, the Vista is wonderful.
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