Line Controlmakes the extension and retraction of your whisker pole quick and easy.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.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 selection chart below for pole lengths and tube sizes.The system is simple, and makes the extension and retraction of poles quick and easy. And most amazing of all...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.Use the Whisker Pole Checklist below to assist you in selecting the correct parts for your whisker pole.Key FeaturesTelescoping whisker poles allow one pole to be used with furling headsails or multiple sized jibs and genoas on a given boatA properly sized and deployed whisker pole will allow the headsail to add considerable power and speed to downwind sailingBy projecting the headsail out to weather and out of the mainsails wind shadow”, the headsail can fill and stabilizeThe 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 anglePoles have topping lift attachment pointsHeavy-gauge anodized aluminum outer tube and carbon fiber inside tube for weight savingsSimply uncleat the line to extend or retractWhisker Pole