Forespar "Line Control" Whisker Poles - Telescoping

"Whisker poles are used for non-spinnaker class racing and short-handed cruising, or whenever downwind performance is desired without the use of conventional spinnakers. A properly sized and deployed whisker pole will allow the headsail to add considerable power and speed to downwind sailing. Telescoping whisker poles allow one pole to be used with furling headsails or multiple-sized jibs and genoas on a given boat.

By projecting the headsail out to weather and out of the mainsail’s “wind shadow”, the headsail can fill and stabilize. Without a whisker pole, the headsail will flop from side to side, limp and useless. The use of a whisker pole will allow a “wing on wing” sail dead downwind with surprising performance. In recent years, asymmetrical spinnakers have become “all the rage” in off-the-wind sailing. These sails are subject to the same dynamics as jibs or genoas as you turn closer to dead downwind or try to sail “deep”.

The use of a whisker pole to hold out the clew of the asymmetrical sail will stabilize the sail in the same way as it does a genoa and allow better performance and an increased “sailing angle” with these sails. "

Line Control™ is the best way to adjust your telescoping whisker pole. Line Control™ is only available on Forespar® whisker poles.  The system is simple, and makes the extension and retraction of poles quick and easy. And the entire operation can be executed while being positioned at the mast. You just uncleat the line on the pole and extend or retract (never attempt to adjust while under load).

Note: Special Order Only (402200, 403200, 402201)

• It's quick and easy even with the biggest of poles
• Topping lifts are available on all whisker poles
• Attachment to outer end is with jaw facing down
• Model numbers indicate the type of end fittings:
• EL - aluminum easy latch with external trip
• UXP - composite external trip with piston
• UTR - composite internal trip with piston
• UTS - composite socket mast end
• Note: due to their length, these items must ship via truck or air freight

LC 12-22 UXP-UTR

LC 13-24 UXP-UXP

LC 12-22 UTS-UTR

LC 13-24 UTS-UTR