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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: poleman on April 19, 2011, 10:54:03 pm

Title: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: poleman on April 19, 2011, 10:54:03 pm
I have had a Super-Max for just over a year now and yes good pole BUT I'm getting carbon splinters in my hands  :(

Now I'm in the market for a now pole and keep on hearing about the SL-X BUT really not going to spend my good money on a pole that is going to leave my hands...black, itchy, or with carbon splinters!

can anyone enlighten me if this pole is hard wearing!

many thanks...
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Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on April 19, 2011, 10:55:16 pm
best pole you will buy ;)
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Post by: Scrimble on April 19, 2011, 11:01:00 pm
i got a splinter through my finger yesterday from my slx18, had to go home and cut it out with a blade
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Post by: Londoner on April 19, 2011, 11:20:12 pm
No pole is free from splinters once the surface wears down exposing the fibres. Thats why you wear gloves.
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Post by: groundhog on April 19, 2011, 11:51:02 pm
No pole is free from splinters once the surface wears down exposing the fibres. Thats why you wear gloves.

Ive never got a splinter from my Harris Pole!!  ;)
Title: Re: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: Nick Wareham on April 19, 2011, 11:55:43 pm
what rubbish I've never had splinters ever.
Title: Re: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: Dave Anderson on April 20, 2011, 06:29:29 am
Carbon fibre is a compromise... strength, rigidity, weight...carbon does suffer from wear...best way to think about it...is how much wear and tear on your body has it saved you, how much have you made from the pole? etc, etc...

If there was something better I would buy it but Alex and Gardiners do produce 'exceedingly good poles'.

Personally I work my SL-X and other poles hard, they are not treated with kidd gloves, just tools to make the cash, when a pole is getting a little too tired, it is either dismanatled and used as spares or completely cut down as a 'Super Mini'. If a day to day use pole lasts me 18months I am happy and willing to spend money on another.

If you want something that will last and last...perhaps composite will fair better?

Also Alex and his team are great to deal with..so they get my cash over other suppliers.

Cheers
Dave.
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Post by: DaveG on April 20, 2011, 06:33:49 am
Andy Andy Andy, get rid of those crappy Brodex poles and treat yourself to a quality pole ;)
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Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on April 20, 2011, 07:25:14 am
I've got one of the first slx 25's so your looking at 3 years use there. Still a bit of life left in it yet.  I wear gloves for work, if I didn't I'd have black, sore, rough dirty hands, and I think most of that would come from reeling in and out the hose.

Do yourself a favour and get some gloves.

Simon.
Title: Re: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: Richard 01903 on April 20, 2011, 08:52:06 am
Even if you wanted one you wont get it until July ??? Thats when next in stock(MADNESS) :'(
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Post by: Gardiner Admin on April 20, 2011, 09:49:31 am
Even if you wanted one you wont get it until July ??? Thats when next in stock(MADNESS) :'(

We would agree with you - complete madness.  Sales have been through the roof recently.  We only went out of stock of the SL-X25 about 10 days ago but have pre-sold the next batch coming in of this size.  We will have available from next week the 18ft, 22ft and 30ft sizes of SL-X.  The SL-X35 will be available from June. All these details are already on the website.

Please note this post is purely to provide accurate information, ie, not all SL-X poles are out of stock until July only the SL-X25, and is not intended to advertise, promote or imply that our products are superior or should be bought in preference to any other product on the market.
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Post by: Richard 01903 on April 20, 2011, 11:09:36 am
Thanks for that , good to hear anydeals going on the 30s ???
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Post by: Steven Shoreditch on April 20, 2011, 01:07:20 pm


Please note this post is purely to provide accurate information, ie, not all SL-X poles are out of stock until July only the SL-X25, and is not intended to advertise, promote or imply that our products are superior or should be bought in preference to any other product on the market.

Still a handy spin-off, though!  ::)
Title: Re: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: poleman on April 20, 2011, 11:14:38 pm
Thanks chap  :) good advice as always

seems im going to have to find some summer glovers for my super-max! (any one know of any good ones)

after reading gardiners post I think are put a order in for a 18ft SLX  next week ;)

gardiners! are CLX 4ft in stock!!
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Post by: RO-Sheen on April 20, 2011, 11:30:35 pm
Thanks chap  :) good advice as always

seems im going to have to find some summer glovers for my super-max! (any one know of any good ones)

after reading gardiners post I think are put a order in for a 18ft SLX  next week ;)

gardiners! are CLX 4ft in stock!!

look on their website to see if in stock..........!
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Post by: Steven Shoreditch on April 21, 2011, 07:39:35 am
Make you sure you order lots of glue for when the clamps come off the pole about three months in.
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Post by: s.hughes on April 21, 2011, 07:46:39 am
What are the best summer gloves to use for these poles. My hands go black and itch from using the pole
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Post by: Tom White on April 21, 2011, 07:54:56 am

after reading gardiners post I think are put a order in for a 18ft SLX  next week ;)


It's a really good pole, though I've only been using mine for about two weeks now.  It's really light and rigid it's almost a pleasure to work with.

I'm also a fan of external pole hose; bin the yellow hose that comes with the pole - it's rubbish - get some pole hose that is capable of being 'nipped' to stop your water flow and work with it externally.  It's a lot easier to extend or shorten the pole making it quicker to use.

I'm finding that I can work quicker, and for longer periods (you don't tire as quickly with a lightweight-rigid pole), so even though the SLX is expensive, it'll make you money through the speed you'll work at and because it's so easy to use.  Those 'awkward reaches' I used to have with my Harris pole aren't as awkward or as physically demanding anymore; and because work is a lot easier these days, motivation to get it done is at an all time high.

I definitely thing the SLX is a top pole.  It is expensive though.
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Post by: s.hughes on April 21, 2011, 08:01:53 am
I agree with Tosh on all of that.
I also now use the hose outside the pole, so much better
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Post by: Richard 01903 on April 21, 2011, 08:55:50 am
Id buy the sl-x25 tomorrow if they had any ,Iam an impatient sod!! but july come on  :'(
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Post by: TomCrowther on April 21, 2011, 09:15:03 am
Richard, just buy the 30ft and take a section off.
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Post by: Richard 01903 on April 21, 2011, 10:13:06 am
Hi ,ya thourght about that ,but £68.00 +vat seems a lot ,if iam just going to take sectoin off!!
Title: Re: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: poleman on April 21, 2011, 11:36:43 am
order put in today  ;D

SLX 18ft CLX 4ft some glue and £320 lighter in my pocket  :'( should be with me next week  8)
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Post by: poleman on April 21, 2011, 12:14:48 pm
Just order the black hose from here really good stuff and very cheap

http://www.wintecs.co.uk/catalog/Hose+Reels+and+Connectors-Hoses+and+Tubing/c128_51/p980/5mm+Tube+%3Cb%3EBLACK%3C/b%3E+PVC+50m/product_info.html
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Post by: SherwoodCleaningSe on April 21, 2011, 01:06:02 pm
order put in today  ;D

SLX 18ft CLX 4ft some glue and £320 lighter in my pocket  :'( should be with me next week  8)

The slx 18 closed is about 4ft. In the end you may hardly ever use the clx 4. Too much hassle changing poles.

Simon.
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Post by: DaveG on April 21, 2011, 03:08:24 pm
Spray yor slx with furniture polish once a week and wipe off. Ive been doing this for the last 3 weeks and hardly get any carbon dust coming off anymore. My pole is 2 + years old, so I would of thought doing this with a brand new pole would prolong the life  :)
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Post by: dd on April 21, 2011, 05:20:36 pm
Just make sure it is not a wax based polish.
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Post by: Mike #1 on April 21, 2011, 05:53:20 pm
What are the best summer gloves to use for these poles. My hands go black and itch from using the pole



the best summer gloves i have used are the ones gardiners sell  had mine 2yrs now a few holes but still good for the job i also use the disposable nitrile gloves they sell both really good
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Post by: ♠Winp®oClean♠ on April 21, 2011, 05:59:40 pm
Regarding Gardiners Pole hose- You'll be fine with it in this weather, it behaves as it should. I have to admit it can get a bit stiff in the cold of winter though. ;)
Title: Re: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: elite mike on April 21, 2011, 06:00:26 pm
a mates just bought the super max 40

bl o o d y brilliant pole for the money . 8)
Title: Re: SL-X are they really worth the money!
Post by: dave f on May 02, 2011, 04:55:11 pm
ive had an slx for 3months and ive had to re glue twice and get a replacement clamp and a end stop has come off ive got 2 fiber glass poles they have had sone stick no problem whith them looks like im one of the unlucky ones i think they are abit over priced but thats only my opinon ho and there is some debris in the carbonfiber it dont affect the slidining of the sections i supose i should of sent it back but i  stuck whith it i just use it now and then