there are a few differences from the Rick Roy pole
the bend in the pole is in the tubes, this reduces the size of the top bracket and also reduces the weight, its only 9lbs 9oz
some other subtle differences, the ends of the tubes have additional inserts in them to ensure the tubes never crush
all the bolts are the same size! trust me when you take these on and off that makes a difference
the chin pad is alot less expensive - and it has a front clamp system so you dont loose the chin pad when you hit the water
plus all of the colour options - ends in Red, Blue, Orange, Green or silver and tubes in silver or black
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then there is the new billet dual breather pole bracket also
and hey.. if its good enough for lee stone.....