2025 Ronstan Marine Catalogue - Catalog - Page 87
FEATURES & INFORMATION
Battlestick™ Tiller Extensions
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Lightweight carbon extension grip
Tapered carbon tube
optimises weight
Lightweight EVA grip & end knob
Lightweight & rigid aluminium tube
Snap-on
Slide in universal
BATTLESTICK
TILLER EXTENSIONS
Full-articulation universal joint
Removable urethane universal joint
™
Ultimate Performance
AND CONTROL
Ronstan Battlestick™ tiller extensions in lightweight carbon composite
and aluminium alloy provide the highest level of control for quick,
decisive helm response in every situation.
Carbon Battlestick™ positive grip
The unique lightweight grip remains e昀昀ective when wet and its slim pro昀椀le transitions
smoothly from the carbon tube to a comfortable ergonomic shape to minimise fatigue.
The ribbed 昀椀nish on the tube provides additional positive grip along its full length, and
an end stop is 昀椀tted for comfort and safety. Short tiller extensions have smaller grip
diameters to match typically smaller hands.
Lightweight & strong
The dual laminate construction has been precisely engineered for minimum weight,
without sacri昀椀cing the durability required to meet the rigours of modern sailing. A
combination of full length longitudinal and 45° lateral glass and carbon 昀椀bres balance
optimum sti昀昀ness with extra resilience to resist breakage.
Tapered carbon composite tube
The tapered design maximises rigidity and strength at the helmsman’s end for positive
feel and resistance to breakage over the gunwale when things get ugly.
Alloy Battlestick™ ergonomic EVA grip
This 昀椀rm non-slip grip material does not absorb water and the large grip diameter
contrasts ergonomically with mainsheet diameter to relieve fatigue. The end knob
ensures safety and positive hand positioning.
Fluted alloy tube
Ronstan’s aluminium tiller extensions have a unique 昀氀uted pro昀椀le that adds extra rigidity to
the lightweight alloy section. Tubes have a black anodised 昀椀nish for corrosion protection.
The right length
Battlesticks™ are available in six standard lengths from 610mm to 2500mm (24” to
98”) to suit virtually any class or personal preference. To facilitate cutting of the tube
to a custom length the 2500mm (98”) RF3137C does not include a grip or end cap.
Telescopic alloy versions are available in four con昀椀gurations, up to the maximum of
2500mm (98”) long with 960mm (38”) of adjustment.
Urethane universal joint
The universal joint in high grade, UV resistant urethane provides smooth, uniform
articulation and 昀氀exibility in all directions for a quick and 昀椀rm response to steering.
