honestly, it is r e a l l y easy. i have to put up my pole and take it down every single day, thanks to my small minded dad that will not approve. I find it extremely easy, and not too difficult to do it alone. first time my boyfriend helped me put it up. but i was able to take it down by myself. and now i put it up by myself too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif