Description
Preston Innovations Ignition Pole Roller – XL
Keep your pole rock-steady and secure with the Preston Innovations Ignition Pole Roller XL. When you are shipping back heavy sections of carbon at speed, the last thing you want is a flimsy roller that wobbles, bounces, or allows your pole to blow off in a sudden crosswind. This extra-large version of the highly popular Ignition roller line gives you a massive 67cm footprint of ultra-smooth, stable protection, ensuring total peace of mind on the bank.
Built with four heavy-duty, fully adjustable telescopic legs, the Ignition XL can be leveled out perfectly on the most awkward, sloped, or uneven commercial banks. Every roller features high-grade, friction-free bearings across its wide, flat central section, meaning your pole glides back effortlessly with minimal resistance.
To combat windy conditions, the roller is framed by fixed, angled upright rollers. These tall, soft-touch foam guides naturally funnel your pole back onto the main roller bed, keeping it safely pinned down and preventing catastrophic lateral slides. Despite its expansive working area, the clever foldaway design collapses down into a highly compact package, slipping neatly into your carryall at the end of the session.
Key Features & Specifications
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Extra-Wide 67cm Bed: Offers a massive target area, making it incredibly easy to locate the roller when shipping back blindly from long distances.
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Four Telescopic Legs: Independently adjustable legs with secure locking mechanisms to handle steep reservoir dams, uneven canal towpaths, or sloped commercial banks.
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Angled Upright Rollers: High-profile, angled end-rollers that completely eliminate lateral pole wander, keeping your carbon safe even in severe crosswinds.
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Friction-Free Flat Roller: Ultra-smooth central roller system that ensures effortless, smooth shipping, reducing wear and tear on your pole sections.
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Compact Foldaway Design: The legs fold flat against the main frame, creating a slim, highly portable profile for easy transport and storage.
Pro Tip from the Gerry’s Fishing Team
Pro Tip: When you are fishing at long lengths (13 meters and beyond) or on exceptionally windy days, don’t be afraid to utilize the central base loop often found on the underside of the frame.
By hanging a small, weighted groundbait bucket or a dedicated roller weight from the center, you lower the roller’s center of gravity. Combined with the wide 67cm footprint of the XL model, this trick makes the system virtually un-topplable, allowing you to ship back at lightning speed without the roller shifting an inch.
Ideal Applications
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Long-Pole Commercial Match Fishing: Essential for smooth, high-speed shipping when building big weights of carp and F1s at 13m, 14.5m, or 16m.
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Steep, Uneven Banks: Ideal for fishing steep river banks, reservoirs, or rough canal towpaths where standard-leg rollers cannot sit level.
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High-Wind Environments: Perfect for open, exposed venues where high crosswinds threaten to lift or blow your pole off a standard flat roller.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How high can the telescopic legs on the XL roller extend?
While the exact height varies depending on the leg angles, the four-point telescopic system provides ample height adjustment. It allows you to clear high bankside grass, reeds, or staging easily, while also dropping down low to the ground for flat, stable shipping behind your seatbox.
Will the upright angled rollers damage my carbon sections?
Not at all. The uprights are wrapped in a high-grade, dense EVA foam that acts as a soft buffer. It safely cushions your pole sections if they butt against the sides during frantic shipping, ensuring your carbon remains completely free of scratches or impact damage.
Is this roller stable enough to hold multiple pole sections or kits?
Yes, absolutely. Thanks to its generous 67cm width and rock-solid four-leg configuration, the Ignition XL can easily support your main pole along with a couple of unshipped top kits or extensions side-by-side without tilting or becoming unstable.
