Are fiberglass flagpoles more flexible than aluminum poles?
Yes. Fiberglass flagpoles have what is called “wind memory”, meaning they bend under wind pressure (with winds above 50 mph) but regain their initial shape once the wind stops. When an aluminum pole bends, it does not revert to its original shape. It is permanently damaged. Fiberglass flagpoles’ ability to bend depends upon the type and quantity of fiberglass used. If not enough fiberglass and too much resin, the pole will loose flexibility and might snap. This is why FFA uses more fiberglass than resin in its poles, and why our flagpoles have the highest wind resistance level on the market. For example, our 20-foot flagpoles can withstand winds in excess of 210 mph.
