Reaching pole/reaching strut

[Wayne]

I came across a reference a few months ago to a 'reaching pole' or a 'reaching strut'.  Are these just terms for a whisker pole?  Or are they a different entity?
Thanks for any responses!

[Ted Pounds]

Check this out:

http://www.riggingandsails.com/prod-forespar-spin-poles.html

Got it via Google.

[Wayne]

Ah.  Even a diagram!
Thanks.