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Alu Simple Extension
The 40" extension to install your shade sail anywhere

Alu Simple Extension is the extension that allows you to extend the Alu Simple pole by 3′ 3 1/4". Create a customized environment, combining elegance and functionality, with increased height that enhances the shade area and water runoff for waterproof sails. By introducing a new anchoring point, the extension provides greater sail inclination and...
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There are many removable shade sail poles on the market. But are they really safe?
At Maanta, we offer strong and safe shade sail poles, without compromising on design and aesthetics.

Poles are the main support of your shaded area. They must be strong and durable 365 days a year. That is why we at Maanta select only the best materials for our shade poles: aluminum and stainless steel.

  • Ulisse: made of stylish elliptical steel, it provides incomparable strength and bending resistance compared to any other pole on the market. The slender yet sinuous profile is a perfect match for shade sails.
  • Alu Simple: made of powder-coated aluminum, combines exclusive design with resistance to rust and salt. Its design inspired by the nautical world will impress you.

Maanta poles are available in several finishes to suit every need: galvanized steel, anthracite, silver.

Poles with a ground base can be installed on:

  • concrete plinth of recommended dimensions 25x25x25 inches
  • concrete surface at least 6 inches thick
  • ballast bases

Wall-mounted poles, on the other hand, are designed to be anchored to perimeter walls and terraces at least 20 inches high!

All of our poles come complete with the mounting accessories and hardware needed to safely install your shade sail.

In addition to hardware and a solid ground base, each pole comes with an exclusive Muscle x3 Pole Kit, Maanta's unique anchoring system that triples the tension force applied to the corner of the sail, for extreme strength and tension!


Installation is very simple, no skilled hands required!

POLE COMPARISON TABLE

EZ Mast EZ Mast Stainless Steel Ulisse Alu Simple
Materials available Galvanized steel
Paint coated Galvanized Steel		 Stainless steel 304 Galvanized steel
Paint coated Galvanized Steel		 Paint coated aluminum
Available inclinations 80° 80° 75°
90°
Wall mounting		 75°
90°
Wall mounting
Height 8' 6 1/4" 8' 6 1/4" 9' 1/4" 9' 6 1/4"
Shape/Diameter Round (2 3/4" profile) Round (2 3/4" profile) Elliptical (4" x 2" profile) Maanta Design (4 3/4" x 2 3/4" profile)
Anchor points 5 5 4 front + 2 rear Infinite, via front and rear track
Saltiness resistance (Galvanized Steel) (Stainless Steel 304)
Available colors Galvanized Steel, Anthracite, Dark Corten Stainless Steel Galvanized Steel, Anthracite, Dark Corten Silver, Anthracite, Dark Corten
Base plate Included 3/8" thick Included 3/8" thick Included 1/2" thick Included 1/2" thick
Accessories included EZ Muscle x3 pole
EZ Rear bracing system
EZ Hardware		 EZ Muscle x3 pole
EZ Rear bracing system
EZ Hardware		 Muscle x3 pole
Hardware		 Muscle x3 pole
Hardware
Recommended for sails up to 270 sqft with rear bracing system (included)
up to 215 sqft without rear bracing system		 up to 270 sqft with rear bracing system (included)
up to 215 sqft without rear bracing system		 up to 375 sqft with rear bracing system (optional)
up to 215 sqft without rear bracing system		 up to 380 sqft with rear bracing system (optional)
up to 375 sqft without rear bracing system
Recommended application Gardens, patios, premises, dehors Gardens, patios, premises, dehors Gardens, patios, premises, dehors All locations, locations with saltiness
Customized availability No No No Yes with minimum order
Warranty years*** 2 2 2 2
Tab EZ Mast Tab EZ Mast Stainless Steel Tab Ulisse Tab Alu Simple

*** warranty is recognized for products installed as per our guides and only on manufacturing defects

FAQ

  • 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