Rickter RRP recently launched a whole new handlepole, the Carbon Billet X Lite Handlepole. According to the Canadian company it is the lightest adjustable handlepole in the stand-up watercraft industry. It is extra light, extra strong and features a Stealth looking all 100% carbon top piece. The new optimized Billet X Lite technology reduces weight for the middle and bottom parts. Black aluminum tubes are standard or optional carbon tubes with reduced weight and compliment the stealth aesthetics. The CBX handlepole will be available in the Rickter-RRP standard colors: Red, Blue, Green, Black and Silver. The CBX pole is compatible with all RRP steering systems including the new Lightweight AST FAT steering system. Also, available are the new Rickter-RRP Carbon Fat28.6mm handlebars to reduce the overall weight even more. Te new CBX pole (top carbon, aluminum tubes and aluminum bottom) weighs 8.9lbs and with the carbon tubes the weight goes down to 6.8lbs which makes a big difference. The weight figures are for the handlepole only without the steering system and the bars. Its aluminum tube version has a retail price of $1199 while the carbon tube one goes up to $1369. If you need some data on handlepole weights: RRP Cast handlpole with aluminum tubes=12,3lbs, RRP Cast handlpole with carbon tubes=10,6lbs, RRP Billet handlepole with aluminum tubes=12,1lbs, RRP Billet handlepole with carbon tubes=10,4lbs, RRP Billet Lite handlepole with aluminum tubes=10,7lbs, RRP Billet Lite handlepole with carbon tubes=12,1lbs. So now, you have a reference point before you make your final choice.
