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Title: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Scottish Cleaning Service on August 19, 2024, 01:10:42 pm
210 grams of a difference but my mind and body knew the difference right away. I used my new SLX today on a few jobs that my Extreme wouldn't reach now its a 20' pole. I have been spoiled by running with an Extreme as my everyday pole. Hard to go back the way but it was enjoyable to know how good the 18' Extreme really is, don't think there is anything on the market to beat it.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Bungle on August 19, 2024, 01:24:28 pm
All extreme users are wimps. Fact.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Smudger on August 19, 2024, 02:03:43 pm
I trust you have used all makes and model of pole to make such a statement.....
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Stoots on August 19, 2024, 04:42:06 pm
It is the best pole on the market in terms of performance but value for money is debatable they just dont last long at all.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: AuRavelling79 on August 19, 2024, 05:23:01 pm
All extreme users are wimps. Fact.

But still able to work when other 'brave' hard men have wrecked their bodies prematurely.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Bungle on August 19, 2024, 06:02:04 pm
All extreme users are wimps. Fact.

But still able to work when other 'brave' hard men have wrecked their bodies prematurely.

Hey, I got one 🎣
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Scottish Cleaning Service on August 19, 2024, 07:02:34 pm
I trust you have used all makes and model of pole to make such a statement.....

That's the reason I said I don't think there is anything on the market to beat it. I would like to hear if there is so I can buy it.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: zesty on August 20, 2024, 07:58:42 am
I’ve never used anything else. Xtreme is the only pole to use imo.

How’s that for a statement  ;D
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: robbo333 on August 20, 2024, 08:53:28 pm
I've got the Xtreme and lots of...bits of Xtreme!  ;D
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Tristan R Clean on August 21, 2024, 09:14:58 pm
I have owned xtremes in all the versions over the years.
My 47ft extreme is a great pole for those heights.
But as an every day regular use pole my 25ft hi mod phantom beats the extreme hands down.
I have had it 4 years and it is still going strong.
Mind you it is more expensive than the 25ft extreme.

T
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Smudger on August 21, 2024, 10:50:26 pm
I have owned xtremes in all the versions over the years.
My 47ft extreme is a great pole for those heights.
But as an every day regular use pole my 25ft hi mod phantom beats the extreme hands down.
I have had it 4 years and it is still going strong.
Mind you it is more expensive than the 25ft extreme.

T

Careful the gardeners love in gang will have you off this forum for that  ;D

A considered opinion from someone who has used both - well done
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Stoots on August 22, 2024, 07:25:53 am
Ive used the phantom range of poles inc the high mod. They are very similar to the slx and extreme poles weight wise and in use, in fact theres nothing in it. But the gardiner clamps are nicer to use and they are cheaper so thats why they win.

Ive used lot of poles, ova8, boss, xline and some old ionic stuff the gardiner range is still the best value with the best clamps on the market.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: dazmond on August 22, 2024, 08:08:35 am
I've got the Xtreme and lots of...bits of Xtreme!  ;D

Same.....my pole graveyard is mainly made up of old sections that are worn but ok for replacement if I snap a section.

I replaced a section 3 on my current xtreme because it had splintered in the middle and I kept accidentally clamping  on it....

On average I buy a brand new xtreme 25 every 2 years.i usually have to replace at least one section before the 2 years

I have actually got quite a few section 4 and 5s that are pretty decent so I only need to buy the first 3 sections but I usually just buy a complete new pole
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: AuRavelling79 on August 22, 2024, 08:54:31 am
I've got the Xtreme and lots of...bits of Xtreme!  ;D

Same.....my pole graveyard is mainly made up of old sections that are worn but ok for replacement if I snap a section.

I replaced a section 3 on my current xtreme because it had splintered in the middle and I kept accidentally clamping  on it....

On average I buy a brand new xtreme 25 every 2 years.i usually have to replace at least one section before the 2 years

I have actually got quite a few section 4 and 5s that are pretty decent so I only need to buy the first 3 sections but I usually just buy a complete new pole

I run my everyday extreme as a 20ft four section. It's the same section 4 (with a new clamp each time) on the third set of 1,2,3 sections.

This time I am over three years in without a snap because 'luck' and I lacquer it every year.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Scottish Cleaning Service on August 22, 2024, 08:58:31 am
Another thing I noticed yesterday with the SLX, it bends more. The Extreme seems more ridged when fully extended.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Don Kee on August 22, 2024, 12:45:30 pm
Another thing I noticed yesterday with the SLX, it bends more. The Extreme seems more ridged when fully extended.

In other news, grass is green.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: KS Cleaning on August 22, 2024, 01:38:53 pm
Another thing I noticed yesterday with the SLX, it bends more. The Extreme seems more ridged when fully extended.
And would you believe it, the CLX bends more than the SLX😮‍💨
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Smudger on August 22, 2024, 03:04:25 pm
And brodex Ali poles are heavy and bendy
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: the king on August 22, 2024, 08:23:09 pm
I have owned xtremes in all the versions over the years.
My 47ft extreme is a great pole for those heights.
But as an every day regular use pole my 25ft hi mod phantom beats the extreme hands down.
I have had it 4 years and it is still going strong.
Mind you it is more expensive than the 25ft extreme.

T  im looking at replacing my xline nano this year the phamtom high mod looks very nice im torn between 25ft and 30ft  the waights deffently jump up compaired to the extreme after 25ft
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Scottish Cleaning Service on August 22, 2024, 08:32:31 pm
Usually when I break the top section of the Extreme its because I have left it fully extended on the wall. Then out of nowhere a gust of wind blows it off and the top section snaps. Decided not to do it anymore and just lie it on a hedge.
Title: Re: Extreme verses SLX
Post by: Bungle on August 23, 2024, 09:41:34 am
Wibble