Otter ultra-glide system

[CSP88]

Is there much difference between the new Otters that come with this and the older models?

Thanks, Chad

[marine_man]

The new otters have square tubing, as compared to the round tubing that they used to have (about 2 years ago they started with the square tubing if I remember correctly...)

The square tubing is substantially stronger than the round was, and is less susceptible to bending when collapsing the poles, or when it's windy out.

marine_man

[CSP88]

Thanks MM, I know last years model has the square tubing but not the ultra-glide system, I'm wondering if the Ultra-glide is all that its cracked up to be.

[kslipsinker]

TO answer your question, yes it is all is cracked up to be. They added plastic plugs in the smaller tubes that fit into the larger tubes to give them a better sliding action. Last year the tubes were a real problem with many that did not slide for a variety of reasons. Otter came up with a very good solution to the problem. Last year I couldn't recommend Otter for all of the problems, but this year it is worth it if you like the brand.