How Many Repair Inserts Before a Push Pole Gets Too Heavy?

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I have a 21’ Stiffy Guide that I snapped in the mud. I used their insert kit to repair it, but it’s down to 20’ 2". I wish it was a lot longer.

I came across a 3’ section of the tubing and I’d like to add that to the pole. My concern is the extra weight of two additional inserts making the pole heavy.

I can buy a new point and cut it at the old point. If I stick the new point into one end of the 3’ tube and use the repair insert on the other, I can get away with just one additional insert piece and still get 23’.

Before I order the pieces, how much heavier do you guys think those two 12" inserts will make the pole. I’d like to avoid the expense of a new 23’-24’ pole.

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You won’t even be able to tell the difference in weight if you use the carbon ferrule kit.

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Agree, you probably won’t be able to tell much difference.

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Thanks guys. I’ll head over to Haddrells and buy another kit. Be nice to have that extra 3’.

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When I assembled my MHX pole, the tubes and ferrules were light. The fork and tip were a larger percentage of weight than I imagined they would be. I’m guessing the is intentional so the ends aren’t as buoyant.

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I repaired a Carbon Marine twice before adding a new section and never noticed it being any heavier. You should be fine. The inserts weigh nothing.

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