Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: bad trippy on August 27, 2011, 10:41:21 pm
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Discuss! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-Reach-iT-CARBON-FIBRE-water-fed-pole-NEW-UK-/170687917443?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item27bdcaed83
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Just noticed these too... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50FT-3-4KG-HIGH-MODULUS-CARBON-FIBER-WATER-FED-POLE-/230665437454?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item35b4bb410e
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Discuss! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25-Reach-iT-CARBON-FIBRE-water-fed-pole-NEW-UK-/170687917443?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item27bdcaed83
SEVEN SECTIONS!! :o :o :o
I wonder what actual length is?
It's a shame as I can't see this as a step forward for us. The two points above plus huge clamp bodies & for not that much more you can have the best. :-\
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And these
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=129099.0
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They all look the same as Elite poles to me,.. I'd guess they all brought from the same supplier & just re-branded.
Elite have the reputation for customer service, so if they're the same poles at the same price I wouldn't be buying the one off ebay!!
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Nat, have you taken a look at this?
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=129099.0
;D
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lookin at the feed back no ones bought one!
for that money clx all the way
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lookin at the feed back no ones bought one!
for that money clx all the way
Exactly mate. Theyre a tenner here http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=129099.0 ;0)
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Just noticed these too... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/50FT-3-4KG-HIGH-MODULUS-CARBON-FIBER-WATER-FED-POLE-/230665437454?pt=UK_HomeGarden_CLV_Cleaning_CA&hash=item35b4bb410e
We have been using one of the 25ft Vertigo poles about 6 weeks now, and it is a very good ridged pole. They extend really easily, and they have a good positive clamp action. They also have shrink wrap on the base section to avoid electrocution.
They are also made from a high modulus carbon fibre.
They are extremely good value for the money.
Roy
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good to know roy , 50ft is well priced at £649 not sure about the shiny silver lettering a bit 80's
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lookin at the feed back no ones bought one!
for that money clx all the way
been using an elite 25 for 2 month . it totally pes on my slx 25 and clx 27
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lookin at the feed back no ones bought one!
for that money clx all the way
been using an elite 25 for 2 month . it totally pes on my slx 25 and clx 27
How is it better than your SLX?
And what are the clamps like? Do you need an allen key to tighten them up?
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is slightly more rigid . the slight weight difference you will not notice . the clamps are solid no glue . if you need a slight adjustment the allen key is not an issue . i carry it in my pocket but so far ive hardly used it . plus there cheaper . but that was not the reason i opted for one , just a bonus . if the slx came down to the same price .it would still be the elite all day long . dont want the gardiners fan club putting out an hit on me . they are still good poles . but i have defo used the best 25 foot pole on the market
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How long have you used it, Barry. One thing I've noticed is that I can buy a bit of kit, it works great for two weeks, and then starts deteriorating quickly.
I'm just wondering how it wears?
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Don't look a bad pole... Wouldn't mind a upgrade from clx22 but still think I'd get slx25
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only had it 2 months use it all day every day , all my work under 25 foot . so far so good . seem to remember when i got my slx had to glue a clamp after 2-3 weeks . couldnt justify paying top dollar for another slx . so thought i would try the cheaper route and got a clx . quite happy with that to start with but thats now my emergency pole . hopefully wont need it again . but we could do with someone giving us there views on the elite whos had it longer than me . but after 2 months its in better shape than the slx was
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only had it 2 months use it all day every day , all my work under 25 foot . so far so good . seem to remember when i got my slx had to glue a clamp after 2-3 weeks . couldnt justify paying top dollar for another slx . so thought i would try the cheaper route and got a clx . quite happy with that to start with but thats now my emergency pole . hopefully wont need it again . but we could do with someone giving us there views on the elite whos had it longer than me . but after 2 months its in better shape than the slx was
Top dollar? ;D ;D
For the massive sum of £25 extra you could buy a longer, lighter, shorter closed length pole with a narrower base diameter! ;D ;D
I've just bought another SLX-25, lets hope I get another 4 years of daily abuse out of it like my first SLX! :D
You wouldn't get me over 35ft with anything other than the Xtreme though now.
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im very happy for you ;D another person who cant stand the thought of buying the most expensive pole , but haing tosettle for second best ;D ;D
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im very happy for you ;D another person who cant stand the thought of buying the most expensive pole , but haing tosettle for second best ;D ;D
There's only one "barry mallet" ;D ;D
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wimpo , i hope your not sniffing all that glue that gardiners send you every 2 weeks ;D
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wimpo , i hope your not sniffing all that glue that gardiners send you every 2 weeks ;D
;D Mawnin' Baz! Nice to hear from you - keep us posted on the pole as the months go by please.
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Just a thought on this, the Reach-it pole on eBay at the start of this thread is advertised as 25ft reach not length, it's also 2.2kgs which is heavy compared to an slx or clx or even an elite. Although I have seen some videos showing the strength of the pole sections, and I must say that they look solid, but I still wouldn't want to buy a heavier and shorter pole. slx xtreme all the way for me.
Simon.
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alright gold will keep you posted no probs . sherwood the poles on ebay are not the elite . someone else must have an elite older than mine , who can tell us how they wear ;)
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alright gold will keep you posted no probs . sherwood the poles on ebay are not the elite . someone else must have an elite older than mine , who can tell us how they wear ;)
The poles on ebay are Elite, just rebranded. ;D
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well if they are elite poles why are they a lot heavier . my elite feels no different in weight to my airfix slx . ;D
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well if they are elite poles why are they a lot heavier . my elite feels no different in weight to my airfix slx . ;D
That all depends on who you trust with the use of the word "approx" ;D
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well i can see my 25ft slx lasting at least a couple of years!!i also wouldnt want to buy a pole thats heavier and shorter at full extend than the slx.
if you using it for everyday use surely spending an extra £25-£30 on a slx is better for your working day?less strain on shoulders/arms resulting in less chance of injuries which could cost you money in the long run.
regards
dazmond
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Winproclean just except ur wrong the elite is better than the slx
No glue
No adjusting clamps all day long
I can buy any pole I want and choose the elite over the slx and the
Hybrid elite is better than the clx too.
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Winproclean just except ur wrong the elite is better than the slx
No glue
No adjusting clamps all day long
I can buy any pole I want and choose the elite over the slx and the
Hybrid elite is better than the clx too.
I can also buy any pole I wish to. ;)
I need no glue, neither do I have to adjust my clamps. ;)
I chose a lighter, longer extended & shorter closed length pole with narrower base section- another slx-25 to replace my 4 year old slx-25 which again needed no glue or excessive adjustment of the clamps. ;)
If you like the Elite, then good for you :) I decided to spend an extra £25 ;D
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i got the Grafter 24 from Ionic for £174 complete. Its mint, when collapsed its about 4ft which means i can use it in tight alleyways. I am a bit peeved though, just found out the grafter is on offer next month at their roadshows. :o