Pole joint

A pole support system comprising:

• at least one first pole section and at least one second pole section;
• and
• a hinge joint including:
• a base having an insertion end and an adaptor end opposite the insertion end, the insertion end having a longitudinal slot and a fulcrum protrusion on an inner surface of the base;
• a cup having a receiving end selectively receiving the insertion end of the base and an adaptor end opposite the receiving end;
• a securing assembly configured to selectively release the cup from the base, the securing assembly including a shaft configured to move along the longitudinal slot between at least i) a lower position corresponding to an engaged state in which the insertion end of the base is received by the receiving end of the cup, and ii) an upper position corresponding to a released state in which the insertion end of the base is free of the receiving end of the cup, the shaft having a cam projection positioned to contact the fulcrum protrusion and move the shaft toward the upper position when the shaft is rotated;
• and
• an oriel including a plurality of walls integral with the base, the plurality of walls and the base cooperating to define a wiring chamber, the oriel having an opening allowing lateral entry to the wiring chamber.