Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: oliver collins on January 30, 2014, 05:53:27 pm
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Hi
I was comparing both of these poles
The v lite pole is lighter
Any thoughts on how they compare the v lite is not any cheaper don't really want to spend good money on a untested pole
http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/SLX-II-Carbon-Pole--SLX_22.html
http://aqua-dapter-plus.net/product/new-v-lite-pole-range/
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Never used a V lite, I've just bought my first SLX11 and what a difference from the clx range, it's like throwing a cocktail stick about. Must admit to being a little sceptical about all the claims reading the SLX, but must say, I agree with peeps opinion now.
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Cannot comment on V-lite pole at all other than it aint a full carbon pole as the base section is fiber glass
So for an extra £8 excluding vat i would get an SLX and a free brush thrown in as well , Had S-max 40 for about 9 months now and have no complaints at all . Mike
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SLX II will have smart clamps that will make pole last a lot longer. I'd be a little suspicious of the V-Light pole being 100 grammes lighter as well as it's the same pole diameter and length, doesn't seem to add up. Some companies have given weights of there poles minus the clamps as we all know window cleaners use poles without clamps. Other than the base section the V-Light looks remarkably similar to the SLX first generation.
Simon.
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Hi guys,
The reason why my pole is lighter is that the sectoins from the base are all 1mm thinner, not a lot i know but makes it lighter.
The clamps are very strong, if the clamp arm wears out they will be cheap to replace.
I will guarantee the pole, to help buyer confidence.
The carbon fibre is as good as any you can buy.
Steven.
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About time you made your mind-up Oliver, you asked the same back in November.......
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11 UK Window Cleaning Forum / Window Cleaning Issues / Aquadapter v lite poles on: November 03, 2013, 08:37:30 am
Hi guys
Looking to buy a new pole and was thinking either another slx22 which is £188 plus vat and weighs 1340 grams or the new v lite22 aquadapter pole which is £199 plus vat andweighs 1430 grams not sure if it comes with a aquadapter or not.
Any opions welcome
Oliver Collins
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Hi guys,
The reason why my pole is lighter is that the sectoins from the base are all 1mm thinner, not a lot i know but makes it lighter.
The clamps are very strong, if the clamp arm wears out they will be cheap to replace.
I will guarantee the pole, to help buyer confidence.
The carbon fibre is as good as any you can buy.
Steven.
In diameter or wall thickness?
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Yes it is diameter, wall thickness is the same.
Steve.
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Hi
The v lite pro prices and weight's were not on the website in november (oldman )and thats why I hardly post on here because of comments like that oldman
If the v lite is going to compete withe the slx it will need to show why should I buy a v lte insted of a slx
I just thought it worth asking for any feedback and opinions
Oliver rise n shine cleaning
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Yes it is diameter, wall thickness is the same.
Steve.
You were quoted saying this about these poles,why are they better now?
Hi guys,
Just to say these poles are not good!
The adjustment on them is useless, the spring is to hard, the locknuts keep spinning when you try to adjust them. They are not a touch compared to Gardiner poles!
I have a new concept, no spring in them has this belongs to Alex.
I will not sell poles at a poor standard, so these poles I would not put my name on.
regards Steven.
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I thought that aquadapter modified the clamps?
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Hi
The v lite pro prices and weight's were not on the website in november (oldman )and thats why I hardly post on here because of comments like that oldman
Oliver rise n shine cleaning
So how come in your post back in November you stated the prices and weights of the V-light Poles.....
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11 UK Window Cleaning Forum / Window Cleaning Issues / Aquadapter v lite poles on: November 03, 2013, 08:37:30 am
Hi guys
Looking to buy a new pole and was thinking either another slx22 which is £188 plus vat and weighs 1340 grams or the new v lite22 aquadapter pole which is £199 plus vat andweighs 1430 grams not sure if it comes with a aquadapter or not.
Any opions welcome
Oliver Collins
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Look here Oldman; don't you go asking logical questions (oldman) like that otherwise Ollie Collie won't post here again, ok oldman?
Gottit Oldman?
Best Wishes to you and Olly Colly,
Goldy Woldy.
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The clamps are stronger now, as i have altered them (made the plastic thicker)
The arms stay put, they dont move around.
There a decent pole now, so i hope anyone using them will enjoy them.
Steven.
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Also must do a video, explaining them better.
will do as soon as possible.
Steven.
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Look here Oldman; don't you go asking logical questions (oldman) like that otherwise Ollie Collie won't post here again, ok oldman?
Don't understand why comments like mine would make him want to stop posting on here ???.
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Hi guys,
The reason why my pole is lighter is that the sectoins from the base are all 1mm thinner, not a lot i know but makes it lighter.
The clamps are very strong, if the clamp arm wears out they will be cheap to replace.
I will guarantee the pole, to help buyer confidence.
The carbon fibre is as good as any you can buy.
Steven.
In diameter or wall thickness?
its a good thing you asked that question. :)
I would never have considered the pole on Steven's first reply.
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I don't think the aqua-dapter website does themselves any favours, you click on the V lite poles and up comes a big picture of ...............an aqua-dapter ??? you have to scroll down then you get wee pictures of the pole at the bottom of the page, terrible site.
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I don't think the aqua-dapter website does themselves any favours, you click on the V lite poles and up comes a big picture of ...............an aqua-dapter ??? you have to scroll down then you get wee pictures of the pole at the bottom of the page, terrible site.
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I don't think the aqua-dapter website does themselves any favours, you click on the V lite poles and up comes a big picture of ...............an aqua-dapter ??? you have to scroll down then you get wee pictures of the pole at the bottom of the page, terrible site.
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I don't think the aqua-dapter website does themselves any favours, you click on the V lite poles and up comes a big picture of ...............an aqua-dapter ??? you have to scroll down then you get wee pictures of the pole at the bottom of the page, terrible site.
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I'm a loyal Aquadapter supporter, but even I have to admit that you can see a big difference now that Paul isn't there. Paul had the communication skills to 'front' the business to us lot.
As I said earlier, if Winpro hadn't clarified Steven's 1mm answer, I would have seen the pole as 1mm thinner wall tubes and would have discounted the pole as a wfp contender. It never crossed my mind that it was pole diamt being refered to.
You can have the best product in the world, but if it isn't marketed correctly first time then chances are you won't sell many even with the best innovators still there behind the scenes. In think Steven is trying to be the marketing front man, where his innovative and manufacturing skills are better used where they were before.
I don't mean to upset anybody, but I think it needs to be said in the same way as we ask our customers if they are happy with the service we provide.
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I don't think the aqua-dapter website does themselves any favours, you click on the V lite poles and up comes a big picture of ...............an aqua-dapter ??? you have to scroll down then you get wee pictures of the pole at the bottom of the page, terrible site.
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I'm a loyal Aquadapter supporter, but even I have to admit that you can see a big difference now that Paul isn't there. Paul had the communication skills to 'front' the business to us lot.
As I said earlier, if Winpro hadn't clarified Steven's 1mm answer, I would have seen the pole as 1mm thinner wall tubes and would have discounted the pole as a wfp contender. It never crossed my mind that it was pole diamt being refered to.
You can have the best product in the world, but if it isn't marketed correctly first time then chances are you won't sell many even with the best innovators still there behind the scenes. In think Steven is trying to be the marketing front man, where his innovative and manufacturing skills are better used where they were before.
I don't mean to upset anybody, but I think it needs to be said in the same way as we ask our customers if they are happy with the service we provide.
Totally agree. I really like aqua-dapter too, Nothing wrong with a bit of constructive criticism tho.
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Thanks for feedback guys, will try and sort site out.
Paul was better at marketing but had to remove him as he was affecting company in other ways.
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I don't think the aqua-dapter website does themselves any favours, you click on the V lite poles and up comes a big picture of ...............an aqua-dapter ??? you have to scroll down then you get wee pictures of the pole at the bottom of the page, terrible site.
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I'm a loyal Aquadapter supporter, but even I have to admit that you can see a big difference now that Paul isn't there. Paul had the communication skills to 'front' the business to us lot.
As I said earlier, if Winpro hadn't clarified Steven's 1mm answer, I would have seen the pole as 1mm thinner wall tubes and would have discounted the pole as a wfp contender. It never crossed my mind that it was pole diamt being refered to.
You can have the best product in the world, but if it isn't marketed correctly first time then chances are you won't sell many even with the best innovators still there behind the scenes. In think Steven is trying to be the marketing front man, where his innovative and manufacturing skills are better used where they were before.
I don't mean to upset anybody, but I think it needs to be said in the same way as we ask our customers if they are happy with the service we provide.
And only a couple of weeks sating these poles arent as good as Gardiners poles and actually said his poles were of poor quality.
Was a bit shocked when I read that he was admitting his poles arent as good as others.
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I SEE A STORM COMING IN THE DISTANCE.
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i have spent time on tooling to get these poles right.
they needed attention to get them up to standard.
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steven is a nicer guy but i still won't buy anymore from aqua dapter,thanks to Paul!!!
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Hi Ben,
what problem did you get with Paul?
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Hi Ben,
what problem did you get with Paul?
regarding a pole hose, very bad customer service from him, anyway it doesn't matter anymore, good luck for the sale of your new poles :)