Shade is a balance between tension and stability. The shade sail posts designed by Maanta are the silent pillars that hold this balance: minimal yet strong, engineered to support every outdoor moment as the shade shifts and evolves.
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Discover the full range of Maanta shade sail posts: strong, durable, and height-adjustable solutions that fit perfectly with any installation—patios, gardens, paved surfaces, or perimeter walls. Designed and engineered to support our shade sails even in windy or challenging environments.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, Maanta shade sail posts meet a wide range of needs: available in aluminum or steel, adjustable or fixed, and perfect for installations on patios, gardens, or complex outdoor spaces. Find out which structure best fits your project.
Alu Simple
Ideal for Solaria and Solaria +Plus shade sails, this pole supports multi-sail installations up to 484 sq ft. Thanks to its dual-track design and an optional extension, it can reach a height of 12'9", making it perfect for complex or windy environments.
Ulisse
The robust choice for larger installations. Featuring six adjustable anchor points, an elliptical profile, and a galvanized steel structure, Ulisse is perfect for shade sails up to 376 sq ft and multi-sail configurations.
EZ Mast
A high-quality steel or stainless steel pole with five adjustable anchor points, available in both wall-mounted and ground-mounted versions. Ideal for private gardens, patios, and for supporting EZ Breez shade sails up to 269 sq ft. Easy to install and built to last.
Maanta shade sails are built to last—even in extreme conditions. To support them, we design equally reliable shade sail poles. Every Maanta pole is developed in our R&D department, where our designers define every detail using state-of-the-art tools.
With Maanta, you're not just getting standard metal poles—you’re choosing solutions engineered for long-term durability. We use powder-coated aluminum poles for shade sails, ideal for coastal environments thanks to their resistance to rust and salt. Galvanized steel provides structural strength even in high winds, while stainless steel ensures high performance in marine settings.
All production takes place in Italy. We cut our DIY shade sail poles in-house using high-precision digital machines, and we also handle coating, finishing, and quality control—delivering a product fully aligned with the sails it’s designed to support.
All Maanta DIY shade sail poles are equipped with smart technologies designed to ensure strength, ease of use, and precise adjustment. Engineered to support high-performance sails, they offer a simple installation experience and outstanding stability—even with multiple sails.
Quick height adjustment
Thanks to adjustable anchor points, all Maanta poles let you easily change the height of the sail, adapting shade throughout the day and optimizing fabric tension based on weather conditions.
Integrated tensioning system
The Muscle x3 Pole is an advanced pulley-based tensioning system included with every pole. It triples the force applied to the rope, ensuring maximum stability even in tough conditions, while minimizing effort and enhancing the sail’s safety.
Simple and flexible installation
Each Maanta pole can be easily installed on different surfaces in a clean and straightforward way. Just secure the base plate to the ground, wall, or an existing low wall: a fast and stable solution with no need for major masonry work.
In addition to our high-quality wall mount kits, Maanta shade sail poles are precisely engineered for both residential and commercial settings. Aluminum shade sail poles can be installed in three different ways:
Poles can be installed on concrete surfaces at least 4" thick, or on dedicated concrete footings measuring 24"x24"x24". This is a stable and permanent solution for gardens, courtyards, and pre-prepared outdoor areas.
You can install the poles using a collar mount or in the Inclined Balcony version—both ideal for patios and balconies. These options anchor securely to existing low walls, avoiding any invasive work on the structure.
Easy Ballast allows you to use poles without drilling or concrete. Perfect for patios, outdoor lounges, and delicate surfaces, it’s a removable solution that offers stability with a refined look.
Each setup ensures precision, reliability, and easy installation, even for those looking for DIY shade sail poles—with all the quality of professional design.
Maanta aluminum shade sail poles are the result of a perfect balance between engineering and design. Available in various inclinations—75°, 90°, wall collar, or Inclined Balcony—they offer exclusive design solutions tailored to your needs.
75° Inclination
90° Inclination
Wall mounting brackets
Inclined Balcony
We’re the only ones to offer poles with multiple inclinations—a refined aesthetic choice, but also a technical one. The angle helps balance the tension of the sail, creating a dynamic equilibrium between opposing forces that enhances both structural performance and visual harmony.
Every detail is crafted to elevate your space: clean lines, balanced proportions, and precision finishes. Maanta pole colors are inspired by natural materials like sand, stone, and metal, blending seamlessly with your surroundings and sail fabrics.
Dark Corten reflects the warmth of industrial design, Anthracite enhances modern spaces, while Silver and Stainless Steel add subtle elegance to technical or marine settings. Each tone creates continuity between structure and sail, turning the anchoring system into a true design feature.
Each Maanta shade sail pole includes the following accessories:
- A heavy-duty 3/8" thick (10 mm) thick steel ground base (or wall collars)
- A stainless steel Muscle Pole kit for anchoring and tensioning
- All necessary hardware and screws for assembly (excluding threaded rods for ground or wall anchoring)
The tensile strength of the sail. A shade sail—especially a large one—can exert a force of around 99–110 lbs. A proper anchoring system must withstand not only this constant tension, but also external factors like wind and rain. By contrast, many poles sold on popular marketplaces may be inexpensive, but they’re also weak. With just a few centimeters in diameter, it becomes nearly impossible to tension the sail properly. This compromises not only the outcome of your project, but also the safety of the entire structure.
Maanta shade sail poles are highly functional. Thanks to our technology, we’ve developed poles that allow you to tilt the sails according to your needs.
Alu Simple, our premium heavy-duty aluminum pole, features two tracks for multi-sail anchoring. The Ulisse galvanized steel pole offers six anchor points. This allows you to create shade at any time of day—even when the sun is low on the horizon. And especially for waterproof shade sails, a proper tilt is essential to drain rainwater and provide protection from the elements!
The difference between the 75° and 90° poles is mainly aesthetic. However, it’s worth noting that a 75° inclined pole allows you to reclaim the space needed to tension the sail properly. This means a 75° pole lets the sail cover a larger area compared to a 90° pole, as it can be positioned closer to the base of the pole.
Wall-mounting a pole is only possible if there’s at least 12" of space between the two collars. Therefore, the wall or ledge where the pole will be installed must be at least 18"–20" high.
The highest resistance to salt air is offered by the Alu Simple powder-coated aluminum shade sail poles, a material that makes them immune to rust and marine elements. Also excellent is the EZ Mast in stainless steel, ideal for installations in coastal or particularly humid environments.
Alu Simple is available in three versions: with a 90° base, a 75° inclined base, or with wall-mount collars.
No, Maanta poles are available exclusively in standard sizes: 114" for Alu Simple and 108" for Ulisse. However, the Alu Simple model can be extended up to 153" using the Alu Simple Extension, which allows you to increase the pole's height for better sail inclination and improved water runoff management.
We strongly advise against this operation, but if you choose to proceed, we cannot guarantee the outcome. In particular, with galvanized poles, removing the protective zinc coating would compromise their resistance—leading to rust formation.
The price of Maanta poles refers to a single pole. Whether it's EZ Mast, Ulisse, or Alu Simple, each of our poles includes:
No, Maanta poles are supplied exclusively in standard sizes: 114" (290 cm) for Alu Simple and 108" (275 cm) for Ulisse. However, the Alu Simple model can be extended up to 153" (390 cm) using the Alu Simple Extension, which allows you to increase the pole's height for better sail inclination and improved water runoff management.
Yes, installation on patios and balconies is possible, but only with specific configurations. Wall collar poles can be mounted on a low wall at least 18" high, either inside or outside the terrace. Alternatively, the Inclined Balcony version (80° inclination) is ideal for balconies, terraces, or very low walls—it anchors to the balcony's front edge and allows you to optimize the sail’s positioning even in tight or complex spaces.
We do not recommend installing poles with ground bases on balconies, as this could damage the waterproof membrane and compromise the structural integrity of your home.
Maanta DIY shade sail poles are designed for easy, intuitive installation. No specialized labor is needed—thanks to our smart fastening systems, you can install them yourself on patios, gardens, or walls with precision and safety.
Maanta poles are shipped via express courier, allowing for delivery within 48–72 hours at a low cost of just €7.95.
All Maanta poles are designed to support multiple shade sails on a single structure. Alu Simple, Ulisse, and EZ Mast each offer multiple anchor points—ideal for complex configurations and dynamic shading setups.
For large sails or high-tension installations, we recommend two strategic accessories:
Absolutely, you can find them here.
| 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) |
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| 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 poleEZ Rear bracing systemEZ Hardware | EZ Muscle x3 poleEZ Rear bracing systemEZ Hardware | Muscle x3 poleHardware | Muscle x3 poleHardware |
| 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
The difference between the 75° and 90° poles is purely aesthetic. Note, however, that with a 75° pole you can gain a few extra centimetres at the top of the pole for correct sail tensioning.
Each Maanta pole includes the following accessories
The wall fixing of a pole is only possible if there is a minimum of 30cm space between the two wall mountings. Therefore the wall must have a minimum height of approximately 45/50cm. Here is a useful link: https://www.maanta.it/immagini/alu-simple/alu-simple -collare-istruzioni.pdf
Our "Alu-SimplE" pole is most resistant to salt water due to its powder-coated aluminium, 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.
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 galvanised poles, the galvanisation 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 15cm thickness, or on a concrete plinth of 60x60x60 cm. 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 45 cm high. Poles can be installed either inside or outside the terrace.
Installing a pole with a ground base is strongly discouraged: it will damage the terrace or balcony sheathing and compromise the safety of the house.
The installation of Maanta poles does not require skilled labour.
Maanta poles are shipped in two packages, which enables us to deliver them within 72 hours and at the small price of €7.95.
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: https://www.maanta.it/39-accessori
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