I have Super-lite 2 and its very tough ( look at the endurance videos on Gardiners website ) The Ultra-lite ( Emporium ) is also a nice pole ( have held one ) but maybe not quite as tough ( but a tiny bit lighter ), as I have heard that some people have had it break. The decision is yours but I would remind you that Gardiners have a great record while Emporium are new in this business ( Alan Emporium is a helpfull guy though ). Luke