The Forespar Line Control system makes extending and retracting whisker poles quick and easy. There’s no need to go forward to adjust the pole length-simply uncleat the line to extend or retract. All poles have topping lift attachment points. Forespar poles are built from heavy-gauge anodized aluminum, high-modulus carbon fiber, or combine an aluminum outer tube with a carbon inner tube.

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