I have no idea if these will work as a push pole since they are designed for kite flying, but they are fiberglass and weigh the same as some of the true push poles. They do collapse to aout 46 inches for storage and come in various lengths up to 30 feet. The 16 foot one is 3 lbs. I saw this link posted on another fishing website and thought I would post it for all to see. If anyone tries these or has one I would appreciate any feedback since I plan to buy a push pole this spring. They range in price from $30 to $60 versus $250 plus for a true push pole.