Our biggest differentiator is the patented internal interlocking sleeve mechanism that we use to raise, lower, and lock the pole into place. This interlocking sleeve mechanism makes it very easy to raise and lower each section, while providing outstanding stability at each joint once it is locked into place. Most others use either a “screw-in” or a “push button” system at each joint. Those systems tend to be less reliable over time, as they are more likely to succumb to windy conditions, or they simply become faulty through normal wear and tear.