Forespar Tiller Extensions & Accessories
Forespar Tiller Extensions & Accessories: Setting the Standard for Sailing Control
When it comes to hands-on helm control, few brands carry the credibility of Forespar. Founded in 1966 by Robert Foresman — himself a passionate sailor who simply wanted a better telescoping pole — Forespar has grown into a large and diversified supplier of sailing hardware trusted by boaters worldwide. That same spirit of practical innovation is evident in every tiller extension and accessory the brand produces.
A Full System, Not Just a Stick
What separates Forespar from the competition in the Tiller Extensions & Accessories category is the depth and cohesion of their lineup. Rather than offering a single product, Forespar has engineered an entire ecosystem of hiking sticks and supporting hardware designed to work together seamlessly.
The industry standard is set by Forespar's complete line of hiking sticks, with designs and lengths to satisfy every sailor. Across that range, sailors can choose between fixed-length and telescoping models, each tuned for a different style of sailing.
Three Fastening Technologies for Every Sailor
Forespar's telescoping tiller extensions offer a choice of three excellent fastening devices: TFP (Quick Release), SF (Sta-Fast™), and SL (Speed-Lock), their composite universal system. Each system caters to a different priority on the water:
- TFP Quick-Release: A long-time favorite of serious sailors worldwide, the TFP model can be instantly fastened to the tiller by simply depressing the plunger and inserting the detent pin — and released just as quickly with another easy push.
- Twist-Lock (SF Sta-Fast™): New composite cam locks give Forespar's time-tested twist-lock tiller extensions a crisp, positive bite while freely unlocking with a quick turn of the wrist.
- Speed-Lock (SL): The quick and easy removable Speed Lock holds the rugged 5/8" diameter black anodized aluminum stick securely to your tiller.
Fixed-Length Options & Handle Choices
Forespar's fixed-length tiller extension represents an economical yet capable option, and sailors can choose between a rubber Ball End or Golf Grip style handle to suit their preference. This flexibility ensures that whether you're racing a dinghy around the buoys or cruising a keel boat offshore, there's a Forespar configuration that fits your cockpit layout and sailing style.
Accessories That Complete the Setup
The Forespar tiller extension system goes beyond the stick itself. The Forespar Lock Box accessory turns any boat with a ball-grip Forespar tiller extension into one with a simple, effective, and adjustable tiller lock — installable into the cockpit coaming in minutes. For stowage and organization, tubing clips molded from Forespar's proprietary Marelon® material provide exceptional strength and are sized to fit tubing diameters of 3/4", 7/8", 1", and 1-1/8".
True to founder Robert Foresman's philosophy of innovation and quality, Forespar designs and manufactures its products from its modern Southern California headquarters, using CAD/CAM design, a full machine shop, and plastic injection molding capabilities. The result is hardware engineered to perform and built to last in demanding marine environments.