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Flax

TESTED 2023
The first sustainable pole made of flax fiber, it's quirky (and expensive) with a unique look and is focused on flexibility
  • In words
  • Technical specifications

    In words

    Intro
    This pole is all about sustainability, from the flax fiber used for the shaft and locking system and the recycled plastic of the (nice) snowflake basket. It's got a unique, one-color look (yellow, in our case) and a nicely elongated (34 centimeters, or about 13") EVA grip zone. The two pieces of the shaft are thick at 22 and 18 millimeters. It's got quite an accentuated flex, but the manufacturer rates flax fiber as being 12% stronger than aluminum with 250% more flex than carbon. Welcome to the future?
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    Technical specifications

    Handle material
    EVA
    Shaft material
    linen fiber
    Type
    telescopic
    Basket shape
    snowflake
    Tip description
    radial, cylindrical
    Basket diameter
    100 cm
    Available sizes
    one size, 100-140 cm (39-55")
    Price
    299 €
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