looking at the Forespar site, I see I should have a 12-22ft line control
pole (#402200). That would only be 27 lbs. I could handle that.

However the list price is almost $900. Way out of my budget for this season.
(still have to pay for the rigid boom vang from Garhauer.)

I think I will proceed with a fixed length (DIY) for this summer but will
set up all my hardware for the ultimate Forespar recomended pole.

Maybe I can find someone to trade my telescoping spinniker pole for
something closer to what I need for a whisker pole.

Steve
s/v Good Intentions