Flag assistance please

[Informed Decision]

I have a 3 x 5 flag that I try to fly as often as possible. I have the mount on the side of my house. It has swivels that it is tied to the pole with,but it continually gets wrapped around the pole. Once it is able to flip on itself, it just starts winding up so the swivels must not be working very well. Remembering that this hangs off the side of my house, not on a vertical pole, can anyone suggest a different swivel system. The flag appears to be the right size for the location . If I hold the pole manually then I don't see what is going wrong as the swivels appear to operate properly. Some day I want a flag pole , but for now this will need to suffice.

 

[stephen87]

Is there a set screw holding the pole in place? If not, the pole might be spinning to get it started.

 

[Informed Decision]

No set screw. ( good point) I don't believe it's spinning but I'll ck. It's always been an issue, so maybe I need to move my spot.. Maybe the wind is whipping too much close to the house.

 

[Snipercop]

I have this..... 6ft Spinning Stabilizer Pole (Silver)

It's a tube over the pole... never gets wrapped. Mine too is attached to the side of my front porch. The top half of the pole rotates on ball bearings so the flag will always hang free. There is no need for an unfurling tube.

Read more: Tangle Free Spinning Pole
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[Informed Decision]

Those are both good options. I will have to look into something like that. Some day I'll get a flag pole to work with. I'm a fair weather flyer cause I hate bringing it in wet. The pole would allow it to stay up & dry in the wind.