Identify Spi pole end

[Upnorth]

I wonder if anyone can identify this spinnaker pole end. I race on a boat that has a conventional pole end and I have difficulty ('cos I'm a weakling) reconnecting to the mast ring after a gybe. This pole end 'snaps' on so you can use two hands on the pole. The conventinal one needs one had to pull the string to open the jaw, leaving only one hand to hold the pole. Also a source of supply would be useful.

 

[savageseadog]

Possibly Harken

 

[merlin3688]

If its a Harken its an old Harken! I don't think its a current pole end made, if you can remove it and measure the internal size of the tube (reducer) it fits in I can tell you who could supply a pole end to suit. Looking at the picture again it looks like the pole end and reducer may be one fitting, Forspar do this type of end.

 

[Adamastor]

Could be absolutely anything!
I'd offer my recommendation for the Forespar Ultra. They lock open so you can hear if they don't make, and they are seriously unbreakable!
+1!

 

[William_H]

I know exactly what you mean by difficulties operating an ordinary pole fitting at both the sheet and the mast ends.
I can only talk of smaller boats. On my 21fter I persevere with dinghy type fittings.
http://www.biasboating.com.au/Ronstan_Small_Boat_32mm_Spinnaker_Pole_Ends_p/6224.htm
Yes a bit flimsy and easily damaged if the pole goes skyward but very easy to use.
I doubt this helps you much so good luck olewill

 

[Upnorth]

Thanks for the help, I'll have a look at the Forespar range - and maybe I need to go to the gym.

 

[Martin_J]

A selection of end fittings shown here here

I have the Dip Pole Trip trigger end fitting - expensive! - but it stays clipped open until fitting onto something when it then latches shut with a clunk (although it's only used for the forward end of my pole).

 

[micha571]

I have exactly the same fitting on my spinpole. Don't know the manufacturer, but it was the standard-supplied pole end for our X-99, all the other X-99 have the same.
The original mast came from Nordic Masts, so maybe the pole fitting is Nordic, too.

 

[Daydream believer]

It is easy to use 2 hands on the pole OK.
All you do is open the jaws with the string & grip it with your hand round the pole & the string thus jamming the string. That keeps the jaws open . When you want to close the jaw just ease your grip on the pole. Also get the helmsman & sheet trimmers to watch you & do the gybe as a team. That way you should not have much weight on the pole.
If you cannot do end for end pole gybes very well then try dip pole gybes. I think they are easier, faster & keep the spi filled