Spinnaker Pole End Fittings
Forespar
Forespar is the world leader in spinnaker poles and their end fittings. Whether you race with a symmetric spinnaker or cruise with a whisker pole, Forespar offers an end fitting and connection type suited to every setup. Ultra™ composite series lighten the pole tip and protect the boat's surfaces — the choice of racers and offshore sailors alike.
A complete range
UTR
Ultra composite trigger jaw: locks open, releases via an internal line running partly inside the pole.
GP
Grand Prix jaw: for large sailboats (50 to 75 feet): reinforced fitting, designed for downwind poles on larger boats.
TS
Toggle socket jaw: mast connection in one move; release with simple pressure on the lever.
UXP
UXP Ultra Series: Ultra composite jaw: mast connection without locking, release via external trip-line.
UGPS
UGPS Ultra Grand Prix: Ultra composite jaw for large sailboats (50 to 75 feet): reinforced groove, designed for downwind poles on larger boats.
Colliers adaptateurs
Ultra adapter collars: composite collars to adapt an oversized pole to a standard Forespar jaw.
UXTR
UXTR Ultra Series: Ultra composite trigger jaw: locks open, automatic release through an external line.
UTR
UTS Ultra Series: Ultra composite socket jaw: mast connection in one move; release with simple pressure on the lever.
Why Choose Forespar Spinnaker Pole End Fittings?
- World leader: No. 1 manufacturer of spinnaker poles and end fittings
- Ultra™: Lightweight composite, non-marking, corrosion-resistant
- Versatility: Symmetric spinnaker, jib, cruising and racing
- Reliable release: Internal trip (UTR) or external (UXP)
- Compatibility: Aluminium, carbon, Forespar or third-party poles
Nautex International, Forespar distributor, advises on sizing and ordering.
Ultra™ series (UTR, UXP, UXTR, UTS): End fittings whose reference starts with "U" are composite
Ultra: Lightweight, wear- and corrosion-resistant, non-marking on mast or deck. Suited to aluminium or carbon poles.
UTR: Trip with internal release line (Spectra™), for spinnaker and jib, up to approx. 43 ft LOA depending on diameter.
UXP / UXTR: Release by external line (Spectra™), often used on spinnaker poles and Tri-Reachers.
UTS / TS: Socket end fittings for the port end, compatible with Forespar articulations or mast cars.
GP and UGPS: For boats over 43 ft: Grand Prix end fittings (aluminium) and UGPS with doubled stainless groove, with piston and roller trip — external use only.
Adapter collars: Adaptation to different tube diameters or upgrade of an existing pole.
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