A few years ago, I looked into lightening up my existing (1983) pole. I figured I could put on the composite ends and save several pounds. Unfortunately, the new composite ends are much shorter than the old fittings and I would lose a few inches of spin pole length. So, I needed a new tube either carbon or aluminum. Since I race only one or two one design events a year, I was an easy choice to go carbon. It makes for a very happy foredeck.
[This message has been edited by Ed Austin (edited 08-19-2004).]
