Garbolino Support Kit Leader 4 Leg

Garbolino Support Kit Leader 4 Leg

Keep your expensive carbon kits and rods off the deck and perfectly organized with the Garbolino Support Kit Leader 4 Leg. While seatbox-mounted supports are great for immediate access, a dedicated four-legged ground roost is the gold standard for stability and capacity. The “Leader” system is designed for the angler who carries a comprehensive array of top kits and rods and needs a rock-solid station that won’t tip over when the wind picks up or the ground gets uneven.

Constructed with a lightweight but robust alloy frame, the Leader support features four independent telescopic legs. This allows you to achieve a perfectly level setup on steep canal banks, rocky river edges, or uneven wooden platforms. The high-density EVA foam head is specifically notched to “grip” your sections securely, ensuring that even if you’re fishing an exposed, windswept venue, your gear stays exactly where you left it.

Key Features & Performance

• Independent 4-Leg Stability: Unlike tripod systems, the four-leg footprint provides superior balance, especially when loaded with heavy feeder rods or long pole sections.

• Telescopic Adjustment: The legs can be extended to raise your kits above tall grass or bankside debris, keeping your elastics and joints clean.

• High-Density EVA Protection: The soft, blue EVA foam notches are deep enough to prevent “blow-out” in high winds while being gentle enough to prevent any scratches on your carbon.

   

• Compact Folding Design: Despite its size when unfolded, the Leader support folds down into a slim, flat profile that slides easily into your holdall or carryall side pocket.

   

Detailed Specifications

Where to Use the Support Kit Leader

• Mainland River Festivals: Essential on rivers like the Wye or the Severn where you need to set up on steep, muddy banks. The adjustable legs ensure your kits are level even when the ground isn’t.

• Large Commercial Venues: Ideal for those days when you need 10+ kits rigged up to cover every line and depth on the lake.

• Feeder & Float Matches: When you have 3 or 4 rods made up, the Leader support keeps them off the floor and protects the delicate tips from being stepped on.

• Exposed Embankments: On windy reservoirs or “snake” lakes with no tree cover, the 4-leg design provides the low center of gravity needed to stop your gear from being blown into the water.

💡 Gerry’s Pro Tip

To prevent your kits from sliding or being blown out during extreme gales, position the support so that the kits are angled slightly “nose-down” toward the water. This reduces the wind’s surface area against the carbon. Also, if you’re fishing a very soft or muddy bank, press the pointed feet of the Leader support firmly into the ground before loading it with kits to ensure it doesn’t settle and tilt during the match!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is it wide enough to hold 13m or 14.5m pole sections?

A: Yes. The spacing of the notches is designed to accommodate the wider butt sections of modern poles as well as the slim top kits, keeping them separated so they don’t knock against each other.

Q: Do the legs lock into position?

A: Yes, the telescopic legs feature reliable twist-lock or snap-lock mechanisms (depending on the specific production run) that stay secure even when the roost is fully loaded.

Q: How do I stop it from blowing over in extreme winds?

A: The 4-leg design is inherently stable, but in “hurricane” conditions, many pro anglers hang a small weight (like a spare groundbait bucket) from the center of the frame to lower the center of gravity even further.

Q: Can I use this for my spare rods as well as pole kits?

A: Absolutely. The EVA notches are deep enough to cradle the middle sections or handles of match and feeder rods, keeping your reels out of the mud and your line clear of the ground.