Ideal when installing plasterboard on ceilings, or sectioning of rooms when building or painting and decorating is taking place. Its two section heavy duty tubular construction incorporates a 'quick action' ratchet mechanism and sliding lock pin. Minimum rod length 1.45M, maximum rod length 2.5M. The large swivel foot (80 x 60mm) gives good stability. Maximum weight capacity at 90° (vertical) - 50kg and at 65° - 20kg.