[Brion Toss]

Hello,
I agree with Bob that the extendo-pole is handy for on-mast stowage. I'll just add that the biggest problem we see is people getting a pole that is too light in section for their boat. The lighter poles are cheaper, and folks figure that they really don't need the scantlings that Forespar recommends; inevitably they end up bending their too-light pole, rendering it no longer adjustable.
Be sure to get the H-shaped car jaw fitting (not the ring, and not the tenon), for vertical stowage. The little trailer car with the C-shaped clamp on it is a very good thing to keep the pole from rattling when stored.
And my marketing manager reminds me that these and other tips are built in to every order we make when selling a pole. That doesn't necessarily mean that you should buy from us, but whoever you get a pole, or any other piece of rigging gear from, should be able to provide you with design information.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss