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Whisker Pole ADJ6-12 -vs- HD6-12

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lovelady007
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Initially Posted - 03/27/2009 : 11:43:09

Gents,

I want to pick up a Whisker Pole before the summer gets rolling but after doing some reading, seems that while Forespar recommends the HD6-12, others seem to think that it's too heavy in general for the Catalina 25 and that the ADJ6-12 is a better choice, even though it would seem to be slightly under-built for the job. Any advice? Would be using it with my working Jib or 135 Genoa.

Thanks!
Mike

Mike Lovelady
s/v Lethe
1982 25 #3149 FK/TR
Portland, OR

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dmpilc
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Response Posted - 03/27/2009 : 12:43:41

There is another thread on this topic, several months old. Depends on the air you sail in mostly and what sails you have. The "6-12" length pole, fully extended, is appropriate for the working jib and maybe a 135 genoa. It is definitely too short for use with a 150 genoa. You can't push the clew out far enough. The ADJ6-12 is a reasonable pole for the working jib, in light air only. I've seen that pole as standard fare on C-22's and it works with the c-22's 150, and I've raced with a guy who used one on his Capri 26 in club races, again in light air only. Personally, I think that the ADJ6-12 is too flimsy in heavier air; it will bend a lot. I own a ADJ6-12HD that I use on our C-22 when racing and used it with the working jib on the C-25 until I bought the next size up, ADJ7-15. It is a 3-section pole and is long enough for the 150. The downside is that it is much more expensive, about $435 from Defender. My actual cost and purchase story is on another thread.

I have also gone the route of making my own pole for the C-22, but that is another story.

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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 03/31/2009 : 13:20:38

Mike,

I've used the ADJ6-12 on my 150, then my 135 after I had the 150 cut down, and on several occasions, on my asymetric cruising spinnaker. No problem. The pole held up fine.

This year I intend adapting it as a sprit for my asym. Just a trial to see how the deck set-up will work out. If it works out I will be purchasing the tubing and ends for a sprit.

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lovelady007
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Response Posted - 03/31/2009 : 15:36:21

Thanks for the input gents! Think I'm gonna give the ADJ6-12 a shot. Don't plan on using it in heavy air and I think the reduced size and weight will be a major plus.

Cheers,
Mike

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