Any "modern" TV techs here? Please look inside. (Page 2/2) theogre NOV 18, 03:28 AM Extra pipe hard to handle by you is likely to bend or worse hit by wind snow and more. Or mounting hardware or any joints can fail for same reason. Either could wreck the roof etc. "(I'm using chain link top rail)" isn't good either. Many are same as thin wall conduit and bend easier then most think. That "pipe" is made to have support every 10 feet. When posts have broken tops, the top pipes often bends even only 1 support fails. Could relocate the mast or use guide wires or use better pipe. maryjane NOV 18, 04:24 AM Find another pipe the same length that will just fit inside your new extension. That will strengthen the added length and not make it any more difficult to handle. Raydar NOV 18, 08:43 AM Thanks guys. I've been thinking about a replacement or reinforcement, now that I have proven the concept. Hopefully before the 1st ice storm.