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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: nathankaye on January 21, 2019, 08:27:31 pm

Title: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: nathankaye on January 21, 2019, 08:27:31 pm
Something i came across on youtube and sadly i thought i would post it on here straight away.
Something to chew on when us men slate other men for using heavier brushes or poles and harp on about weight differences and how much they bench etc
😂
I know with my current fitness level she puts me to shame

https://youtu.be/o625rylh3bY
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Shrek on January 21, 2019, 08:39:24 pm
How the flip do you put this and window cleaning together . A 91 year old woman rolling about on a mat cannot be compared to wfpoling for 6 hours a day  ::)roll
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: andyM on January 21, 2019, 08:43:54 pm
Looks like some sort of Granny Porn?    (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1548103431_huh.gif)
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Spotfree on January 21, 2019, 08:50:35 pm
Not working with a heavy brush doesnt make you a big softie, it makes SENSE.
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: AuRavelling79 on January 21, 2019, 09:14:29 pm
Something i came across on youtube and sadly i thought i would post it on here straight away.
Something to chew on when us men slate other men for using heavier brushes or poles and harp on about weight differences and how much they bench etc
😂
I know with my current fitness level she puts me to shame

https://youtu.be/o625rylh3bY

See. All those years in the Hitler Youth paid off!
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: dazmond on January 21, 2019, 10:00:11 pm
Something i came across on youtube and sadly i thought i would post it on here straight away.
Something to chew on when us men slate other men for using heavier brushes or poles and harp on about weight differences and how much they bench etc
😂
I know with my current fitness level she puts me to shame

https://youtu.be/o625rylh3bY

when you ve been wfpoling for a few more years and your in your mid to late forties you ll be using lighter poles and brushes i guarantee it.....its the number 1 way of making your working day  easier......as well as using electric reels....

your still a newbie wfpoler  nathan.......you ll learn one day....... ;D
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Stoots on January 21, 2019, 10:18:48 pm
Anyone who uses a heavier pole is either too tight to buy a lighter one or can't afford one.

Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Dry Clean on January 21, 2019, 11:51:23 pm
Why does this picture make me think of Nathan ?


(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1548114500_nathan tools.jpg)
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: nathankaye on January 22, 2019, 12:02:42 am
Why does this picture make me think of Nathan ?


(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1548114500_nathan tools.jpg)

Did make me chuckle 😂😂


The pole situation i can understand, as in carbon poles are better than fibreglass and hybrid poles, thats just a fact.

However as daz as mentioned the main point and one i keep stressing the weight issue is mostly health related more than an actual cleaning benefit.   I suppose some would argue the same with hot water over cold.  But really to have a pop at people for using a slightly heavier brush is like having a pop at someone benching that extra kg more than you, just because they can and it doesnt effect their working day nor week.
However if the arguement was based on design and hence the weight difference then i could understand their arguement. Take for instance the big chunky vikan brushes, then you have a point. These brushes were not made for wfp purposes but adapted and the chunky plastic could cause damage to frames n sill etc. That would be a valid point.
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Jonny 87 on January 22, 2019, 07:46:33 am
Why does this picture make me think of Nathan ?


(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1548114500_nathan tools.jpg)

Did make me chuckle 😂😂


The pole situation i can understand, as in carbon poles are better than fibreglass and hybrid poles, thats just a fact.

However as daz as mentioned the main point and one i keep stressing the weight issue is mostly health related more than an actual cleaning benefit.   I suppose some would argue the same with hot water over cold.  But really to have a pop at people for using a slightly heavier brush is like having a pop at someone benching that extra kg more than you, just because they can and it doesnt effect their working day nor week.
However if the arguement was based on design and hence the weight difference then i could understand their arguement. Take for instance the big chunky vikan brushes, then you have a point. These brushes were not made for wfp purposes but adapted and the chunky plastic could cause damage to frames n sill etc. That would be a valid point.

Mate that analogy about weights doesn’t make sense. Have you seen the latest videos of Ronnie Coleman? One of the strongest men alive at one point, now he struggles to walk.

Repetitive strain is what we have to deal with. Even with extreme poles the movements will catch up with us when we are older. We can only minimise it. The best way to minimise it is to use the lightest equipment possible.

Strength has nothing to do with being able to use a heavier pole. Think about the long game.

Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Spotfree on January 22, 2019, 07:56:32 am
If I'm using a 300-gramme brush it catches up with by dinner time.
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Shrek on January 22, 2019, 08:11:01 am
Why does this picture make me think of Nathan ?


(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1548114500_nathan tools.jpg)

Did make me chuckle 😂😂


The pole situation i can understand, as in carbon poles are better than fibreglass and hybrid poles, thats just a fact.

However as daz as mentioned the main point and one i keep stressing the weight issue is mostly health related more than an actual cleaning benefit.   I suppose some would argue the same with hot water over cold.  But really to have a pop at people for using a slightly heavier brush is like having a pop at someone benching that extra kg more than you, just because they can and it doesnt effect their working day nor week.
However if the arguement was based on design and hence the weight difference then i could understand their arguement. Take for instance the big chunky vikan brushes, then you have a point. These brushes were not made for wfp purposes but adapted and the chunky plastic could cause damage to frames n sill etc. That would be a valid point.

Mate that analogy about weights doesn’t make sense. Have you seen the latest videos of Ronnie Coleman? One of the strongest men alive at one point, now he struggles to walk.

Repetitive strain is what we have to deal with. Even with extreme poles the movements will catch up with us when we are older. We can only minimise it. The best way to minimise it is to use the lightest equipment possible.

Strength has nothing to do with being able to use a heavier pole. Think about the long game.

I couldn’t believe it when I saw the big man couldn’t even run after his little daughters now and has to hobble around with crutches  :'(
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Jonny 87 on January 22, 2019, 08:18:24 am
^^^^

I know. :( sad times. He is recovering slowly mind you. There’s an Interesting documentary on him on Netflix.
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: dazmond on January 22, 2019, 08:55:26 am
ronnie colemans an idiot......as well as all the other extreme juiced up bodybuilders....why some people look up to these guys ill never know....whats so great about someone who uses vast amounts of steroids and spends most of his time in a gym?

back on topic....i notice a big difference in how i feel at the end of a working day if im using a SLX 25 compared to a xtreme 25 for example......i have lots of awkward windows on some parts of my round and it makes a MASSIVE DIFFERENCE if im using an xtreme brush and pole to clean these windows...its a lot less strain generally.....
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: H MAN on January 22, 2019, 09:10:47 am
Gee this doesn't seem that silly now does it.
https://youtu.be/paxiW1uSFuw
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: dazmond on January 22, 2019, 09:24:35 am
Gee this doesn't seem that silly now does it.
https://youtu.be/paxiW1uSFuw

it wouldnt be practical to use a contraption like that for most of us domestic window cleaners.it would be a hindrance,more than a help,commercial window cleaners with very large jobs with very high windows it might help......
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Dry Clean on January 22, 2019, 09:46:54 am
Gee this doesn't seem that silly now does it.
https://youtu.be/paxiW1uSFuw

Nope its just as silly.
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: zesty on January 22, 2019, 12:53:31 pm
Anyone who uses a heavier pole is either too tight to buy a lighter one or can't afford one.

Spot on.

Why would you not use the very best equipment, if you can afford it?

I would not be without my xtreme, it makes work easy and means I’m fresher to do the things I enjoy.

Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: H MAN on January 26, 2019, 11:18:12 am
Gee this doesn't seem that silly now does it.
https://youtu.be/paxiW1uSFuw

Nope its just as silly.
But there is another that is not as invasive to put on.
Hardly visible when wearing/using.
But that's for another day. ;D
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: H MAN on January 28, 2019, 08:05:44 am
Till then everyone will have to do it the hard way :o ??? ::)roll
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: AuRavelling79 on January 28, 2019, 04:28:50 pm
That lifeboat davit thingy would have its place on repetitive and high level commercial stuff.
Title: Re: For ones who moan about brush/pole weights
Post by: Elfyn on January 28, 2019, 05:16:36 pm
I've never had much of a problem with repeated use of a wf pole - even when I was doing big schools. It's my knees that give me hell - all that walking. I am 64 though.