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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on February 20, 2011, 11:15:50 am

Title: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on February 20, 2011, 11:15:50 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79gcgsoQKK0

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: Dave Willis on February 20, 2011, 11:37:49 am
I've been watching that space for half an hour now and I still can't see it.

Why is it every time I buy a new pole Alex brings a better one out the week later   :o

Buy a new brush and out pops an improved version.

Bought my Supermax then they altered the length and construction.

I can't keep up with him  ;D
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: ian1972 on February 20, 2011, 11:41:25 am
For those prices the b stain there to!
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: H S and Son on February 20, 2011, 05:27:22 pm
Excuse me?  ???
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: paul saunders on February 20, 2011, 05:47:38 pm
For those prices the b stain there to!

Roughly translated

At those prices, I will not be buying one.

Can't understand why he did not say that himself.  ::)
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: dave.e on February 20, 2011, 06:11:59 pm
what no pics whats he hiding dose he think we will all be queuing up at that price don't blxxxy think so :o :o


ps for them price,s i want gold plated clamps
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: dd on February 20, 2011, 06:20:54 pm
Probably good for the longer length poles or for those who suffer from RSI related problems - which seems to be about half the people on this site.
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: perfectpanesplymouth on February 21, 2011, 03:30:33 pm
Did I read that right? reach up to 83feet?
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: Nick Wareham on February 21, 2011, 04:46:52 pm
what a completely pointless video
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: [GQC] Tim on February 21, 2011, 06:38:12 pm
what a completely pointless video

I guess it isn't pointless because we are talking about it right now. So the video did the job. It makes people talk about it. :)

Seriously, seriously light poles. 1KG for a 25ft pole. Nice. My Mk.1 SL-X is still working just fine. Tribute to how well these poles are built. Great investment.
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: dazmond on February 21, 2011, 07:02:44 pm
itll be great if the 25ft is very light with a quick option to add another section to take it to 30 foot.


i wouldnt need another pole!! :D :D :D


any of us who are window cleaning day in/day out would be stupid not to buy the lightest poles to avoid injury or lessen current strains!

im not sure how much lighter you can go though!!the clx 22footer is my main pole with the 25ft hydra getting used for the odd bigger/commercial jobs.


regards


dazmond
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: erithwc on February 21, 2011, 07:20:35 pm
i would think the reason there is no pictures is because the patent is pending  ;D ;D

if its really light and the best pole ever made then i might have to save my money up i have a clx at the moment but find it has alot of flex when extended  :)
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: dave.e on February 21, 2011, 07:35:31 pm
i would think the reason there is no pictures is because the patent is pending  ;D ;D

if its really light and the best pole ever made then i might have to save my money up i have a clx at the moment but find it has alot of flex when extended  :)


I don't care if they are the lightest pole in the world at £485 for a 18 footer he can keep it some time you have to draw the line. what gets me is most people was moaning about the price of the aqua-dapter and yet the same ones would buy a pole for that price  i rest my case.
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: Clive McDonald on February 21, 2011, 07:41:06 pm
One question i would like to ask, if someone could pass it on to the holy one, and relay back the answer.

Is this a new additional catergory of pole, a new range of poles, or the latest improvement and new version of the slx?

I know he still frequents Matts forum so if someone could just verify this with him.
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: richard jagger on February 21, 2011, 07:51:51 pm
Guys don't get the story wrong, suspense, anticipation and expectancy all recognized marketing ploy. Look for the motive and you will find the reasoning behind the story. 8) 8) 8) ;D ;D By the time you see the pic you will just want it so don't say never.These guys a very clever and use there market to improve on what they have made.Don`t see this as bad, its better than so many companies who never improve.
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: richard jagger on February 21, 2011, 07:55:29 pm
Slumpy what your case mate,  you can also go to mat`s forum you know you are welcome. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: John drake on February 21, 2011, 08:36:40 pm
Slumpy what your case mate,  you can also go to mat`s forum you know you are welcome. ;D ;D ;D

I find Matts cleaning forums the most welcoming

They Welcome new and old with open arms
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: Dave Willis on February 21, 2011, 08:40:40 pm
True, I'm pretty old and I got on there  ;D
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on February 21, 2011, 08:43:27 pm
I'm having a 25ft with extension.

1050g :)

My pole history-

Unger alloy
Extender F/glass + extender F/glass
second hand Ionic carbon pole
Carbon Facelift
SLX
SL2

Each one making each day easier, faster & with better results. ;)

Do you see the direction? ;D
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 21, 2011, 10:17:58 pm
Okay .......

So an 18ft xtreme is 200g lighter than an 18ft slx and £300 dearer. Is that 200g saving worth it?

Is it more rigid than an SLX?

I can understand it at the longer lengths but is it worth at 18ft?

I'm tempted but £485 is a bit salty for 18ft. £350 then perhaps, but £485 ..... hmmmmmm!? I spose that's plus 20% vat too. Double hmmmm ....

Maybe next year if the price drops.
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: Lee GLS on February 21, 2011, 10:23:46 pm
Do you think Alex might do a scrappage scheme? Get some money back if we trade in for a new model  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: dd on February 21, 2011, 10:24:18 pm
One question i would like to ask, if someone could pass it on to the holy one, and relay back the answer.

Is this a new additional catergory of pole, a new range of poles, or the latest improvement and new version of the slx?

I know he still frequents Matts forum so if someone could just verify this with him.
Slumpy

I am sure Alex will still sell the clx and slx range, the extra light range will not apeal to everyone largely due to price tag. So calm down.
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: p1w1 on February 21, 2011, 10:24:27 pm
Okay .......

So an 18ft xtreme is 200g lighter than an 18ft slx and £300 dearer. Is that 200g saving worth it?

Is it more rigid than an SLX?

I can understand it at the longer lengths but is it worth at 18ft?

I'm tempted but £485 is a bit salty for 18ft. £350 then perhaps, but £485 ..... hmmmmmm!? I spose that's plus 20% vat too. Double hmmmm ....

Maybe next year if the price drops.
yeah but for sure it being 200g lighter will mean you can do an extra 7 houses a day so will pay for itself within a week or some will be convincing themselves that  ;D
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: rg1 on February 22, 2011, 02:48:56 pm
Will Gardiners still send out glue for the parts that fall off after a few weeks?
Title: Re: Pole of the Future- Part 2
Post by: AuRavelling79 on February 23, 2011, 08:47:56 am
Will Gardiners still send out glue for the parts that fall off after a few weeks?

Well, I've emailed Alex with a few Q's - but unusually - no response as yet.