Eversprout 5-to-13 Foot Telescoping Boat Hook | Floats, Scratch-Resistant, Sturdy Design | Durable & Lightweight, Anodized Aluminum Pole WHEN COMPACTED, POLE CAN WITHSTAND HUNDREDS OF POUNDS OF PRESSURE. FULLY EXTENDED, POLE CAN WITHSTAND 50 POUNDS OF PRESSURE – For high pressure tasks, such as docking your boat with high leverage push pull action, we recommend using the pole fully contracted for maximum strength. For long reach tasks, such as retrieving rope and lines, use pole fully extended.