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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: markybop on January 31, 2007, 08:47:41 pm

Title: Predator Pole
Post by: markybop on January 31, 2007, 08:47:41 pm: Any one out there got a 'predator pole'?
Any info good or bad......
ie is it bendy/light/good clamps an so on
cheers.........
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: Ladders on January 31, 2007, 10:02:54 pm: Hi markybop.

If you look on http://www.gardinerpolesystems.co.uk/acatalog/shop.html

And go to pole specifications they give some weight & rigidity specs.( only there opinion though )

Looking at them though the extender seems to come out best in the price range of a 18ft pole, dont know what size you are looking for.

Hope this helps Jeff.
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: Jon T.C. on January 31, 2007, 10:15:32 pm: I've got a 24ft - BRILLIANT !
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: steve k on February 01, 2007, 06:35:09 am: extender poles are useless. Very cheap and very light but mine cracked right down the shaft when I used it af full extension...also, you get constant splinters from the fibre glass.

I have a predator from Brodex (18ft) and it is great...solid, rigid and light...but their carbon range is even better.(lighter) ;)
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: Paul Coleman on February 01, 2007, 08:11:43 am: Quote from: steve k on February 01, 2007, 06:35:09 am
extender poles are useless. Very cheap and very light but mine cracked right down the shaft when I used it af full extension...also, you get constant splinters from the fibre glass.

I have a predator from Brodex (18ft) and it is great...solid, rigid and light...but their carbon range is even better.(lighter) ;)

Steve. I will be after an 18 foot lightweight pole soon and wonder if the predator would meet my needs. A few questions about the predator if you don't mind answering.
1) Is it a telescopic pole? (I don't want modular).
2) Are the clamps hardwearing?
3) Is it rigid enough to push most windows closed even when a full stretch?
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: TDW on February 01, 2007, 08:48:16 am: I would say yes to the first 2 but I wouldn't it was rigid.
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: drakestar! on February 01, 2007, 12:50:16 pm: ive got the 18ft 1 which is brill but sent back my 24ft 1 as its soooo bendy!
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: steve k on February 01, 2007, 02:29:40 pm: I can`t see how you find it too bendy!
Any fibreglass pole is going to bend at full extension but the predator is one of the least bendiest I have used.

It is not modular, has great clamps and is rigid enough to close windows and work comfortably.

saying all that, I think carbon fibre is the best but too pricey for most.
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: poleman on February 01, 2007, 02:31:18 pm: I have one, and its great 8)

Andy
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: rhys11 on February 01, 2007, 03:17:39 pm: I've got a 24ft use it as my main pole v good
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: H h20 on February 01, 2007, 03:20:57 pm: Quote from: rhys11 on February 01, 2007, 03:17:39 pm
I've got a 24ft use it as my main pole v good

Hi Rhys,
i got your email,
i replied with my number,
Gaz
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: window wonder on February 01, 2007, 06:14:36 pm: I hope they are good, just ordered two!!
one for me and fast eddie. got them on the special offer too ended today price goes up from £99 to £150 i think
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: s woodliff on February 01, 2007, 06:24:07 pm: u got a back pack yet window wounder
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: Clear Vision on February 01, 2007, 08:18:31 pm: I cant see the predetor pole on the bms website? Where is it?
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: poleman on February 01, 2007, 08:27:56 pm: http://www.brodexbms.co.uk/shop/index.php?cPath=2&sort=2a&page=2
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: Clear Vision on February 01, 2007, 08:39:51 pm: Ah.. thanks pole man ;) :-[ :-[

What are the made from?

Do you think they are well priced? £119 18ft
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: poleman on February 01, 2007, 08:46:13 pm: I have one in the van and its nice to pole with, so much so I fight with the chap that works with me, to how gets to use it ;)

Andy
PS glass fibre & would say well priced
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: Clear Vision on February 01, 2007, 08:48:10 pm: Cheers,

Do you think they would supply it with a rectangular vikan?

Matthew
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: poleman on February 01, 2007, 08:51:15 pm: Not sure what type of head that is! however give brodex a ring, I am sure they can help

Andy
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: Clear Vision on February 01, 2007, 08:53:30 pm: Its the one on the left ;)
Title: Re: Predator Pole
Post by: poleman on February 01, 2007, 08:57:45 pm: Indeed the same as the Predator ;)

Andy