{"title":"Telescopic Poles and Extenders","description":"\u003cp\u003ePongoose telescopic poles are some of the most robust and least flexible poles when talking remote clipping devices. We feel that we have struck a good balance with regards to affordability and quality. Simply saying, you get what you pay for. Our poles have a tube wall thickness of approximately 0.8mm, whilst most other poles used in this section of the market use 0.6mm or thinner (resulted in a lot of unwanted flex, especially when fully extended), making the Pongoose poles stronger, less flexible and more controllable when fully extended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a 1\/4\" UNC (camera thread) insert in the end of each pole, where the head and bracket complex attaches. We use a 1\/4\" UNC so you can use the pole as a mono-pod for those perfectly fuzz free shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three different length telescopic poles available in the standard Pongoose series (TP1000+, TP700+ and TP550+) and due to the modular design of the clipsticks they are all interchangeable. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTELESCOPIC POLE SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopic Pole1000+ (\u003cem\u003ecollapsed\u003c\/em\u003e -101.5cm ) , (\u003cem\u003efully extended\u003c\/em\u003e - 413.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopic Pole (\u003cem\u003ecollapsed\u003c\/em\u003e - 71.5cm) , (\u003cem\u003efully extended\u003c\/em\u003e - 264.0cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopic Pole (\u003cem\u003ecollapsed\u003c\/em\u003e - 56.5m) , (\u003cem\u003efully extended\u003c\/em\u003e - 175.0cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there is the Pongoose Extender 550+. This is compatible with the shortest telescopic (Telescopic Pole 550+) only. Each extender can be used to add another 55cm to the reach of the PC550+ clipstick, PBS550+ brushing stick or TP550+ telescopic pole. More than one extender can be used due to a male thread being set in one end and a female thread in the handle end. Each extender is approximately 57cm long, including the thread and the silicone dust cap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB. Remember to consider the fact that the longer the pole the weaker it is. Even though the extenders can be screwed into each other we suggest having some restraint. A couple of extenders is what we recommend as a good number.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tp700-telescopic-pole-700","title":"Pongoose Telescopic pole 700+","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the first time ever, climbers can have more than one length clipstick without having to buy the entire thing again. Thanks to our unique modular clipstick design with removable heads and bracket complexes, you can buy an additional size telescopic pole, or two. Simply unscrew the entire head complex and swap between pole sizes to cover all your clipstick needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second longest telescopic pole (TP700+) is 264.0cm long when extended and is ideal for any crag really. It is obviously not as long as the TP1000+ so you will need to consider how your local crag is bolted before choosing the most suitable pole for your needs. This pole will normally clip up one or two bolts from the ground, getting you out of the danger zone. This is the one for you if you like to local climb and also travel with a big bag. The TP700+ will fit in a large holdall or a 75L rucksack fairly happily. It is advised to buy a Pongoose travel cap to protect the exposed thread and also the inside of your bag when travelling with any pole (see accessories).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll poles have an anodised black finish with rubber handle, twist-lock mechanisms and 1\/4\" UNC thread as standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length - approx 71.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length - approx 264.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 520g  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB. Head and bracket complexes can be purchased separately.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pongoose Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56687923429762,"sku":"TP700+","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/9383\/files\/TP700_front_diag.jpg?v=1781469199"},{"product_id":"tp550-telescopic-pole-550","title":"Pongoose Telescopic pole 550+","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe TP550+ is the shortest telescopic pole, is 175.0cm long when extended and is ideal for any crag really. If it isn't long enough for your particular crag's bolting you can extend it with a PX550+ extender. It is perfect for travelling abroad with and will fit into a smaller rucksack. This pole is basically designed for projecting and clipping bolt to bolt when you get to the harder sections. It isn't designed to clip several bolts up at the same time. If you need to do this then all you need to do is add a Pongoose Extender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the only pole of the three that is compatible with the Pongoose Extender 550+. The rubber handle can be removed (simply slide it off) from the telescopic pole and the extender can be screwed into the handle end until tight. The handle can then be pushed on to the end of the extender. More than one extender can be added and each additional extender will add approximately 55cm. We don't advise going crazy with the additional extender because obviously the longer the pole is the weaker it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll poles have an anodised black finish with rubber handle, twist-lock mechanisms and 1\/4\" UNC thread as standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL DETAILS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length: approx 56.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length: approx 175.0cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 440g  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB. Head and bracket complexes can be purchased separately.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB. The compatible extender can be bought separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pongoose Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56687954526594,"sku":"TP550+","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/9383\/files\/TP550_endon.jpg?v=1781122627"},{"product_id":"px550-pongoose-extension-550","title":"Pongoose Extension 550+","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PX550+ extender is perfect for travelling abroad with and will fit into a smaller rucksack. This extender is designed specifically for use with the TP550+ telescopic pole and the PC550+ clipstick. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubber handle can be removed (simply slide it off) from the telescopic pole and the extender can be screwed into the handle end until tight. The handle can then be pushed on to the end of the extender. More than one extender can be added and each additional extender will add approximately 55cm. We don't advise going crazy with the additional extender because obviously the longer the pole is the weaker it becomes. But more than one extender can be used at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll anodised black with silicone dust cap as standard. The dust cap keeps, yep you guessed it, dust out of the end of the extension tube when not being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length (including M8 threaded inserts) - approx 57cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 190g  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pongoose Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56688018260354,"sku":"PX550+","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/9383\/files\/PX550_endon.jpg?v=1781122367"},{"product_id":"telescopic-pole-550-with-extender-550-and-two-pongoose-coupling-bands-bundle","title":"Pongoose Telescopic Pole 550+ with Extender 550+ and two Coupling Bands (bundle)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU GET:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePongoose Telescopic Pole 550+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePongoose Extender 550+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePongoose silicone coupling bands x 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU SAVE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£5.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have the PC1000+ clipstick, or the PC700+ for that matter and want something more compact and easier to manoeuvre then add this to your kit. The 550+ telescopic pole and extension, with a pair of silicone coupling bands (to keep the poles secure during travelling abroad, or anywhere for that matter) is perfect for trips abroad and those adventures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the Pongoose telescopic poles are interchangeable, so one head complex can be used on any of them. And the coupling bands will fit any of the Pongoose poles and extensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the extension is screwed into the handle end of the telescopic pole it will extend to approximately 2.31m. Unscrewed they will collapse down to approximately 57cm. Either remove the bands when in use or leave them on one of the poles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pongoose Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56707572334978,"sku":"TP\/PX550+\/PCB2","price":67.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2177\/9383\/files\/TP.PX550_.PCB2_diag_front_to_back.png?v=1781285399"},{"product_id":"tp1000-telescopic-pole-1000","title":"Pongoose Telescopic pole 1000+","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the first time ever, climbers can have more than one length clipstick without having to buy the entire thing again. Thanks to our unique modular clipstick design with removable heads and bracket complexes, you can buy an additional size telescopic pole, or two. Simply unscrew the entire head complex and swap between pole sizes to cover all your clipstick needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe longest telescopic pole (TP1000+) is 4m 14cm when extended and is ideal for any crag. This pole will normally clip up two or three bolts from the ground, getting you to safe ground easily. This is the one for you if you you do a lot of local climbing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll poles have an anodised black finish with rubber handle, twist-lock mechanisms and 1\/4\" UNC thread as standard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL INFORMATION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollapsed length - approx 101.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended length - approx 413.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight - 730g  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB. 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