Roger,

The pole you recommend is the pole I have.  This is in part due to your recommendation somewhere way back in the early days of the archives of this list.  For the type of sailing that I do, I wouldn’t use anything less.

Larry asked for a light air alternative, and I offered him one with a warning about the possibility of failure.  Larry’s response would indicate that he is aware of the pros and cons.  

I decided that the solution that you suggested was the right one for me.  Larry can decide what’s right for him.  

—Peter

> On May 26, 2020, at 10:33 PM, ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:
> 
> Peter,
> 
> You are a big boy and can put whatever you want on your boat.  For what it’s worth, I recommend the Forespar M/N:  HD 6 12-DL Heavy-Duty Twist Lock Whisker Pole.  There are lighter duty poles available; but, sooner or later your genoa is going to fold it half!  As far as using an extending camping tent pole, well good luck with that.  In my experience, using inadequate gear always costs more in the end.
> 
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium