I have noticed several Quicksilver 6.0 owners having trouble opening the top of their pop-up with one person. Below are two links to You Tube videos which may make this task easier for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DswmveKY6c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGABz1we-E4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DswmveKY6c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGABz1we-E4