This telescoping flagpole has a total length of 15in, approx 2 ft must be cemented in the ground so the exposed height is 16 ft. The pole expands from 5ft to 15ft in seconds with a spring release button. There is no rope to snarl or tangle. The clips are mounted on rotating rings so the flag can not get tangled around the pole. This telescoping flag pole is not designed to fly a flag at half mast. This kit does not include a flag. Made of rust-proof 2 1/4" diameter aluminum. 1 year Limited Warranty. This kit includes: - 2.5 inch diameter gold ball flagpole top - Plastic ground sleeve This product can be installed without expert assistance or a crane. The ground sleeve must be cemented into the ground to hold the pole vertically. Installation instructions are included. For more information on flagpole installation:click here PLEASE NOTE: These flagpoles do NOT come with a locking collar and stop bolt. This flagpole does not require these hardware pieces. This is a residential grade product and is not designed to fly a flag in severe weather. Please also see our commercial grade sectional poles which are rated at 92 mph wind gust with 3ft x 5ft flag. However these commercial poles are $260 and are heavier and more difficult to install. The flagpole is made outside of the USA. This telescoping flagpole has a total length of 16ft 5in, approx 2 ft must be cemented in the ground so the exposed height is 16 ft. The pole expands from 5ft to 15ft in seconds with a spring release button. There is no rope to snarl or tangle. The clips are mounted on rotating rings so the flag can not get tangled around the pole. This telescoping flag pole is not designed to fly a flag at half mast. This kit does not include a flag. Made of rust-proof 2 1/4" diameter aluminum. 1 year Limited Warranty. This kit includes: - 2.5 inch diameter gold ball flagpole top - Plastic ground sleeve This product can be installed without expert assistance or a crane. The ground sleeve must be cemented into the ground to hold the pole vertically. Installation instructions are included. For more information on flagpole installation:click here PLEASE NOTE: These flagpoles do NOT come with a locking collar and stop bolt. This flagpole does not require these hardware pieces. This is a residential grade product and is not designed to fly a flag in severe weather. Please also see our commercial grade sectional poles which are rated at 92 mph wind gust with 3ft x 5ft flag. However these commercial poles are $260 and are heavier and more difficult to install. The flagpole is made outside of the USA. Online Stores Telescoping Flagpole: 16ft - Online Stores Brand #AT16OP_OnlineStores - Patio Accessories