With an internal straight cable a method is needed to allow the cable to flow into the pole while it is being extended and to flow out of the pole while it is being collapsed without binding. We call this device a "Flow Through Foot". K-Tek provides two models of flow through feet, the K-FT and the K-FTS.
K-FT
The K-FT flow through foot has a slot four inches long to allow long cables to flow smoothly. It should be use with the K-Tek K-202 and K-251 and may be practical on a K-152 as well.
K-FTS
The K-FTS (S for Stubby) has a slot only 1 3/4 inches long. This makes the unit much shorter over all but may allow a bit of binding with very long cables. The K-FTS was designed for the K-56 and K-102 poles and is adequate for the K-152 when it is desirable to keep the over all length to a minimum.
K-TekTM accessories for internally coil cord wired poles:
K-CC
The K-CC is a graphite tube about two inches long with a dimpled collar. It has a mini male XLR on the end inside of the pole and an normal male XLR on its end. The K-CC attaches at the base end of the pole in place of the mushroom base. Factory wired poles come with the K-CC installed, and no mushroom base.
To use the K-CC, install the necessary length of coiled cord with a female XLR connector on an appropriate pig tail at the top and a mini female XLR inside the pole. Then mate the two mini XLRs and insert the K-CC into the pole and tighten the collar.
The pole will not collapse the last two inches because of the installed K-CC …. This is normal. When the coiled cord gets tangled inside, (which it invariably will) it is easy and quick to pop out the K-CC and untangle the cord.
K-CCR
The K-CCR is electrically identical to the K-CC but the XLR connector comes out on the side and the mushroom base attaches to the end. With longer poles this allows the operator to rest the pole on its base between takes without damaging the wiring.