Poles
Aspire Ultra The Aspire Ultra AX has been built using the ultimate in design and manufacturing technology, in fact we really couldn’t have done any more to produce a better pole. Featuring Shimano’s GEN X concept and using state of the art carbons, the Aspire Ultra AX is the best pole we have ever seen and we have compared it with almost all other top poles on the market. Amazingly stiff and responsive, even at the longest lengths, the Aspire Ultra AX is also lightweight, balanced and very strong. Super Slik finish delivers effortless shipping, Aerojoint reduces wear and sticking and Reinforced Joints dramatically reduces wear. A fantastic pole with a fantastic package to match!
SUPPLIED WITH
1600 PACK
ASUAX160 + 8x GENXMPLA16KIT3 + GENXCPEVAKIT2 + 2x GENXEVA164
1300 PACK
ASUAX130 + 6x GENXMPRA13KIT4 + 2x SULTAXKIT4S + GENXCPAKIT4 + ASUAXSHEXT13
ELASTIC RATING
20 ASUAX160P ASUAX130 ASUAX130P
1600 1300 1300
188 187 187
2374 960 1688
500LRC
11+SHEXT 8+SHEXT 8+SHEXT
P = Pole Pack Version • For compatible Gen X kits - See page 127
TECHNOLOGY GLOSSARY A guide to key pole features and technology Through the application of a unique high grade of carbon lighter yet more resistant to wear and tear than woven material – Aero Joint will boost your speed of unshipping and decrease the chances of damage in this all-important area of your pole. Shimano Alignment system (S.A.S.) is a system to optimise the pole action. During production, the backbone of each section is found and marked. When assembled accordingly you get a backbone which gives the stiffest possible alignment.
The perfect matt finish of a blank. The silky smooth surface makes it easy to ship the sections of your pole during fishing. Because there’s no sanding process involved, the carbon fibers stay intact and no matt paint is needed, therefore saving weight considerably. In this process a layer is formed on the outer surface, which protect the fibers from damaging when scratched.
Available on the majority of Shimano poles, this unique process results in a finish that is silky smooth for almost frictionless shipping and unshipping in both hot and wet conditions. It also provides great grip for breaking down sections and playing fish. 126
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