Utility Solutions makes BLUE STRIPE hot sticks in several styles. This guide lists each style with the specs Utility Solutions publishes. For the stick line in general, see All Sticks Are Not Created Equal.
Electrical grade fiberglass with a closed cell foam fill to prevent water absorption. Each stick ships with the patented BLUE STRIPE feature and an adjustable plastisol hanger. Custom sizes and end combinations are available through customer service. Shop the straight sticks category.
| Diameter | Lengths | End fittings | Item numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 in | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ft | Spline End / Rubber End Cap | USSS-S-104, USSS-S-106, USSS-S-108, USSS-S-110, USSS-S-112 |
| 1.25 in | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ft | Spline End / Spline End | USSS-S-204, USSS-S-206, USSS-S-208, USSS-S-210, USSS-S-212 |
| 1.5 in | 10, 12 ft | Spline End / Rubber End Cap | USSS-H-110, USSS-H-112 |
| 1.5 in | 10, 12 ft | Spline End / Spline End | USSS-H-210, USSS-H-212 |
Protective bags are listed by length (USSB-005 through USSB-012).
Same construction as the universal straight stick (electrical grade fiberglass, foam fill, adjustable hanger), with a switch head on one end and a rubber end cap on the other.
| Diameter | Length | Item number |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 in | 4 ft | USSS-004-EC/SH |
| 1.25 in | 6 ft | USSS-006-EC/SH |
| 1.25 in | 8 ft | USSS-008-EC/SH |
| 1.25 in | 10 ft | USSS-010-EC/SH |
| 1.25 in | 12 ft | USSS-012-EC/SH |
| 1.5 in | 6 ft | USSS-H06-EC/SH |
| 1.5 in | 8 ft | USSS-H08-EC/SH |
| 1.5 in | 10 ft | USSS-H10-EC/SH |
| 1.5 in | 12 ft | USSS-H12-EC/SH |
The store also lists Switch Hook Sticks: USSH-004, USSH-006 and USSH-008.
Epoxy resin construction with a foam-filled tip section. Utility Solutions describes them as strong, light and easy to clean and repair. Easy Tip Lock replacement lets you replace the buttons without giving up the foam-filled tip section, and an alignment feature helps locate the CNC-machined buttons. Ground operable models (USTS-016 through USTS-055) are listed with Tip Lock. Bucket operable models (USTS-004 through USTS-012) are listed without it. Shop the telescopic sticks category.
| Item | Operating length | Closed length | Sections | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTS-055 | 55 ft | 69.5 in | 12 | 25 lb 4 oz |
| USTS-050 | 50 ft | 68 in | 11 | 20 lb |
| USTS-045 | 45 ft | 66 in | 10 | 16 lb 8 oz |
| USTS-040 | 40 ft | 65 in | 9 | 13 lb 8 oz |
| USTS-035 | 35 ft | 63 in | 8 | 11 lb |
| USTS-030 | 30 ft | 62 in | 7 | 8 lb 14 oz |
| USTS-025 | 25 ft | 60 in | 6 | 6 lb 14 oz |
| USTS-020 | 20 ft | 58 in | 5 | 5 lb 3 oz |
| USTS-016 | 16 ft | 56 in | 4 | 4 lb |
| Item | Operating length | Closed length | Sections | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USTS-012 | 12 ft | 30 in | 7 | 5 lb 11 oz |
| USTS-010 | 10 ft | 28 in | 6 | 4 lb 11 oz |
| USTS-008 | 8 ft | 26 in | 5 | 3 lb 11 oz |
| USTS-006 | 6 ft | 26 in | 4 | 2 lb 8 oz |
| USTS-004 | 4 ft | 26 in | 3 | 2 lb |
The USSA-ETE extension adds 56 in and weighs 1 lb. Utility Solutions lists a boot option for sticks up to 45 ft.
Every BLUE STRIPE shotgun stick has the STRIPE UP, HOOK DOWN feature: with the stripe up, the stainless steel hook opens downward. Utility Solutions says this minimizes accidental drops. Two handle orientations are offered, standard (side button) and Bottom Break Hook (add -BBH to the item number). Shop the shotgun sticks category.
| Style | Sizes | Ends | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed length (internal rod IREC/IRSE, external rod EREC/ERSE) | 4 ft 6 in to 12 ft 6 in | Rubber End Cap or Spline End | USSG-008-EREC |
| Telescopic | 5 ft 2 in closed up to 14 ft 4 in operating | Rubber End Cap or Spline End | USSG-T-008-EC |
| Folding (hinged, no pinch) | 6 ft 6 in to 16 ft 6 in operating | Rubber End Cap or Spline End | USSG-F-008-EC |
1.25 in and 1.5 in.
Ground operable models (16 to 55 ft) are listed with Tip Lock. Bucket operable models (4 to 12 ft) are listed without it.
Bottom Break Hook. Available on any end configuration by adding -BBH to the item number.
Utility Solutions offers custom sizes and end combinations through customer service.
To order BLUE STRIPE hot sticks, contact Powertech Associates.
Last updated: November 2026.
