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Was wondering what people use besides wd40 to lube up their ice shack poles. I don't want to use wd40 because it leaves a weird smell inside the shack the rest of the year. Thanks in advance.

graphite powder.

+1 on the graphite powder.

I used a heavy duty silicone spray with good results.

Use "Blaster" TDL. Its a dry Teflon based lube. Watch the overspray, it dries in a blue color. Way better than any spray like Wd-40 that does not dry or powder. No Mess.

The best way to use Blaster TDL is to take your tent poles apart and spray it down the larger pipe (the one the smaller diameter pipe slides into) and let it dry for a few minutes before putting them back together.

Once a season will work great. Look for any burs or bent tubing when you have the poles apart.

Jim Carroll NPAA #13

Who doesn't like the smell of WD-40? I use it for cologne.

+1 silicone spray

Take your poles apart and clean all the burs off of the ends of the bars. Use a fine grade sand paper then steel wool and do the whole length of the inside poles. Make sure to wipe down with a clean rag. Then use a dry graphite or some of the other stuff. I dont like WD40 for this purpose.
How old is your house?

Actually, this will be my 4th full winter with my otter. It is amazing how strong and durable these shacks are!

I have been using silicone spray with good results.

I use Bee wax that I bought for my bow string; it also works good on the zippers.

Another mention for the silicone spray.

I use a bit of my gun oil. The same stuff you use to lube the action. Put a bit on a cloth and wipe down the poles. It is great stuff.