| Forespar Sailboat Whisker Poles |
 Whisker Poles are used to "wing-out" the jib when sailing downwind. They extend between the mast and jib sheet at the clew to hold the jib out on the opposite side of the main in clean air, producing a greater degree of control and efficiency than you could possibly achieve without a whisker pole.
1. What is a Whisker Pole?
Whisker Poles are used to "wing-out" the jib when sailing downwind. They extend between the mast and jib sheet at the clew to hold the jib out on the opposite side of the main in clean air, producing a greater degree of control and efficiency than you could possibly achieve without a whisker pole. Sailors who have attempted downwind sailing without a whisker pole can appreciate the value of being able to stabilize the jib, enabling the sail to work more efficiently.
2. Advantages of Using a Whisker Pole.
A whisker pole allows you to control the shape and position of the jib on a downwind run, exposing it to air that is undisturbed by the main sail, thus producing a very noticeable increase in efficiency and boat speed. Sailing wing-on-wing is much easier than handling a spinnaker and takes less people to handle equipment.
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| Forespar Sailboat Whisker Poles Overview |
Forespar Line Control™ 50/50 Carbon/Aluminum "Combo" Whisker Poles
 These Line Control™ Whisker poles offer just the right blend of aluminum and carbon
structures to provide the racing or cruising sailor weight and cost savings. They have the
strength and weight savings of carbon on the inner tube and the abrasion resistance, durability and cost savings of aluminum
on the outer tube. They also feature Forespar’s exclusive “Ultra” end fittings (UTS socket inboard and UTR trigger
outboard) for further weight reduction and ease of maintenance.
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Forespar “Patented” Line Control™ Whisker Poles
 Line Control™ is a proven concept in telescoping whisker pole design. So unique, that full patent protection has been secured.
Line Control™ is only available on Forespar ® whisker poles. See the chart below for pole lengths and tube sizes. The system is
simple, and makes the extension and retraction of poles quick and easy. The entire operation can be
executed while being positioned at the mast. It is no longer necessary to go
forward to adjust buttons of any kind — simply uncleat the line and extend or retract (never attempt to adjust
while under load). It’s quick and easy even with the largest poles. Topping lift attachment points are on all poles.
Attachment to outer end is with end fittings jaw facing down.
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Forespar Telescoping Poles (Twist Lock)
Small Telescoping Poles. Telescoping models can be adjusted to any desired length and securely locked in position with an effortless twist of the inner tube. All small poles include strong corrosion-free Lexan end fittings and a Mast Pad Eye with stainless steel screws.
 Heavy Duty Telescoping Poles. These telescoping whisker poles are heavy duty two section and three section aluminum spars which can be extended to lengths
up to 17' and securely locked in position by an internal twist lock device. Poles feature self-latching Ultra Series™ fittings on the
inboard and outboard ends.
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