>>536857>>536888REI doesn't offer replacement poles, or at least the one I visited. I could try contacting a rep anyway and see if they'll trade/replace my poles. They're a bit pricey AFAIK so I doubt they'll do it for free without a return or something, god bless if they do.
>>536967They're DAC poles, not sure on the specifics but I'm guessing the same material as this:
http://www.thrillon.com/tag/rei-half-dome-2-replacement-pole-set>The REI Half Dome 2 Replacement Pole Set includes a complete set of DAC NSL aluminum poles that fit both the 2012 and 2013 Half Dome 2 tents.And yeah they're too long. Even if I attempt to stretch the base the tension up top is too much. It's supposed to look like this:
http://www.rei.com/product/878519/rei-half-dome-2-tent But I'll take your advice attempt some modifications if the prior method doesn't work. Thanks.