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I received a message from Clint Rand at Forte Carbon Fiber Products with the following information he said was ok to post:

Thanks for the inquiry.

Yes, we do have a class legal J/30 spin pole. Its 2.5" ID, 2.8" OD(roughly), it comes with Forespar UXP end fittings and center point pick standard. Obviously, it is cut to class legal length of 3810mm end to end. The weight is right around 8.5lbs.

The center point pick is simply two D rings lashed to the center of the pole. Typical trip line layout is to have both trip lines tied together and routed through the top center point pick ring, however, we have also built poles with separate trip lines ending about 2/3 of the way down the pole - so there is overlap in the center. We are happy to do either, but if not specified the customer would get the former. We offer vectran bridles in place of the center point pick for $100 additional.

The pole comes without any exterior paint finish - what we call "as molded" - and is relatively shiny with some visible weave pattern and a little texture to hold on to. It has some amount of UV stabilizer in it, but I don't recommend that it be stored on deck with out at least clear paint or a cover. The UV won't hurt the pole structurally so much, but it will fade and chalk over time. I do offer clear paint as an option for $300 - but honestly I don't think I have ever sold a J/30 pole with paint - mostly only really big poles that get stored on the mast.

Retail for the pole is $1098. Packaging and freight seem to run right at $150 just about anywhere in the country.

Clint
FORTE
Carbon Fiber Products
14 Lorenz Industrial Pkwy
Ledyard, CT 06339
860-464-5221