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Class rules will usually define whether spinnaker poles in carbon fibre may be used. Carbon fibre poles are typically used on every size boats as they are far easier to handle and offer amazing strenghts for weight advantages.
All spinnaker poles are available painted to our customer's colour specification.
Carbon fibre spinnaker poles are available as standard in "raw" carbon fibre, clear coated, or painted. Carbon fibre poles are now available with the logo and name of the boat, as well as other information, cast in the laminate. This is an added advantage as this branding is a preventive measure against theft of the pole.
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Established in 2004, our One Design business is dedicated to supplying production rigs, from high performance dinghies up to 60 foot performance cruisers. We apply the lessons learned at the grand prix end of the spectrum to create superb high performing consistent production rigs. Our tools are scientific analysis, sound knowledge and a passion for high performance yachting.
Southern Spars One Design is committed to producing high performance carbon rigs with an emphasis on value for money - spending money where it counts. The experience from 15 years of building the most successful custom carbon rigs in the world is being used in the manufacture and design of production One Design rigs.
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Carbon composites are known for their:
High fatigue tolerance
Stability under environmental exposure
Exceptional strength to weight
All these features make carbon composites attractive not just for the construction of mast tubes and fittings, but also for standing rigging.
Composite Rigging installed the first full set of Element C6 carbon composite rigging on the Farr 52 Georgia in Auckland in March 2003. This set includes all shrouds, jumpers, running backstays and headstay. These pieces now have over five years of service without incident.
Since that time EC6 has been installed on a variety of yachts ranging from 30’ sport boats to 50+ meter Megayachts.
The first set of EC6+ continuous rigging was installed on the Farr 60 Numbers in the spring of 2005. More recently the Open 60 Paprec-Virbac won the Barcelona doubled handed nonstop round the world race with EC6+ carbon shrouds. Post-race testing confirmed that there was no strength degradation. The rigging has been refurbished and reinstalled for the next event.
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Forespar® has perfected the art of manufacturing carbon fiber equipment not only for the blue water yachts and racers but now for the recreational sailor as well. We have manufactured standard composite poles for over 10 years. We made our first carbon fiber mast in 1979, ten years before anyone else in the U.S.
Forespar® is the world leader in standard composite whisker poles, spinnaker poles and reaching struts. Standard sizing is 2" - 6". Spinnaker poles are offered in double tapered as well as parallel configurations. In addition, we custom design and make poles of bow spirits specifically sized for the head sail of your choice; code zeros, asymmetrical chutes, spinnakers or roller furling genoas.
Typically a composite spinnaker pole will be 40% lighter than a similar aluminum pole yet almost 50% stiffer. Fixed length whisker poles and bow spirits are 50% lighter.
All Forespar® poles are manufactured in eh U.S.A. and assembled in our California plant by professional riggers. HIGH MODULUS ENGINEERING, the premier composite design firm for the 2003 America's Cup racing, is our partner in design and brings to the Forespar® design efforts the wealth of composite engineering learned during this year's cup races.
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Selden aluminium spinnaker poles give you fast and safe spinnaker handling. All the fittings have well-rounded edges to prevent personal injury and damage to equipment. The extrusions are lightweight and very durable, and are fitted with pole savers to shield the pole against damage from forestay and shrouds.
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We have developed our own computer controlled manufacturing method in which prepreg (pre-impregnated) tows are wound onto a mandrel (cylinder) prior to oven curing. This method enables us to exercise full control over every stage of the manufacturing process and guarantee products of consistently high quality. One of the big advantages of this Selden production method is that it enables us to achieve sufficient durability in the areas subject to the greatest loads and wear.
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Telescopic pole, can be extended to 150% of normal spinnaker pole length (SPL), a must when poling out a large genoa or a gennaker. It can be telescoped down for easier stowage.
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Formula understands the science of Carbon Fibre technology, and engineer rigs using finite element analysis. This enables us to confirm the loads before a single piece of pre-preg carbon fibre is cut.
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CST's spars have been used for many years by sports boat classes such as the Antrim 24 and 27, JS9000, Thompson 7's and 8's and more recently the Flying Tiger 10M. Our spars have a proven track record for being responsive, durable and reliable.
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Hall seamless carbon-fiber spars are light and strong, and tested around the world on racing boats from Cup racers, Volvo 70s, TP52s to J24s.
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CST spinnaker poles have been proven in the field for many years and have been used by a wide range of classes.
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Formula are able to supply quality spinnaker poles in Carbon or Aluminium from 3 inches to ten inches in diameter.
Engineered to suit boat use, we use a mix of custom or branded pole ends and adaptors.
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Hall carbon-fiber poles are manufactured using the same aerospace-quality, seamless construction process as our extraordinary masts and booms. Each pole is custom molded on a male mandrel then autoclave-cured to eliminate voids. Hall uses unidirectional, pre-preg carbon fiber for the pole's structure, resulting in maximum strength at minimum weight.
Hall Spars & Rigging spinnaker poles are made for intense sailing. Hall poles save weight on deck, are easier to handle (half the weight of aluminum), and are incredibly tough. Kevlar in key areas protects the carbon from chafe.
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SPARS, POLES & TUBES
We have amassed a broad selection of mandrels over the years and can provide spinnaker poles, bow sprit tubes and whisker poles for just about any boat from 14 to 90 feet.
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CST have just released a new standard range of spinnaker poles. Please select poles by their maximum length, boat size is given as a guide only. CST also manufactures bow poles and receiving tubes, for dinghies, through to sports boats and larger yachts.
The poles can be supplied as bare tubes or complete with machined plastic plugs, selected end fittings and trip lines (bridles not included). There is also the option of including an aramid wear patch and poles can be clear coated with polyurethane for UV protection..
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Our 42 mm travellers cover systems for mainsheet, genoa and spinnaker poles. They are available with slide rods or with recirculating balls for smooth running under heavy loads. The range includes travellers with breaking loads up to 16.000 kg for boats up to approx. 120 feet.
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