Forespar Whisker Poles

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Line Control Whisker Poles

Line Control poles are heavy duty two section aluminum spars which can be extended up to 27' by simply un-cleating the line at the inboard end, extending or retracting the pole to the desired length and re-cleating the line. This adjustment process is quick and easy, even with the largest pole, and is executed with the operator positioned safely at the mast.

Line Control Telescoping Whisker Poles are available in five size ranges covering eleven different models offering a variety of end fitting selections. These poles are the ultimate in whisker pole design and will accommodate boats ranging from approximately 22 to 55 feet.

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for401106

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for402200

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Whisker Pole Selection

Boat Length	Working Jib		Genoa
Boat Length	Light/Med Air	Mod/Heavy Air	Light/Med Air	Mod/Heavy Air
up to 25'	LC 8'-14'	LC 8'-14'	LC 8'-14'	LC 8'-14'
up to 28'	LC 8'-14'	LC 8'-14'	LC 8'-14'	LC 10'-18'
up to 33'	LC 10'-18'	LC 10'-18'	LC 10'-18'	LC 12'-22'
up to 35'	LC 12'-22'	LC 12'-22'	LC 12'-22'	LC 13'-24'
up to 46'	LC 13'-24'	LC 13'-24'	LC 13'-24'	LC 15'-27'
up to 55'	LC 15'-27'	LC 15'-27'	LC 15'-27'	Custom Pole

Whisker poles are not to be confused with spinnaker poles that are of fixed length and sized to the boat's "J" dimension. The basic length of a whisker pole should be 100% of the foot length of the sail it is to be used on. For boats carrying a variety of head sail sizes or incorporate roller reefing for the jib, an adjustable whisker pole is ideal.

Whisker poles are designed to operate under higher compressive forces than spinnaker poles and tube diameter as well as wall thickness is a major function of strength. For example, a 2" pole can be more than twice as strong as an 1-1/2" pole and the strength ratio varies with wall thickness. The size requirement of the whisker pole depends on boat length, type of sail used and general wind conditions. Additional variables include displacement and if the boat has a bow sprit that extends the basic fore-triangle.

Forespar has developed a size recommendation chart based on over 30 years of empirical data and it is strongly suggested these guidelines be followed. Do not short-change yourself by trying to undersize a pole that will not hold up to the loads. This could cause failure which would occur at the most inopportune time. Forespar will not warranty any pole that is not properly sized based on our size chart.

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