If you are using lamas, and want a tripod setup, just get some aluminum, or even steel poles the length of the outside, perhaps put a slight adjustment capability on it. They won't be that light, because the orientation is not for the poles strength, but a 1.5 OD diam should be sufficient. I know on ours, we thought of building a pole pocket that went in the cone for a tripod style setup. It's not that hard, however we were not going to supply the poles since that much CF would be cost prohibitive. You can probably even get the aluminum to do it at true value, they have some that can be used to telescope. It's even easier if you don't mind the sections being 4ft. If you want PM me and I can point you in the direction to get the stuff, and even tell you what you need for a pole pocket.
