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Title: What pole?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 01, 2007, 01:26:15 pm

Hi all I still need a new pole got an 18ft pole from freedom but not long enough for some higher windows so will 24ft be long enough?  - I was gonna go for 24ft xtel but read on here something about splinters after a few months - any other ideas? Don't think i'll bother doing a diy pole i'd cock it up lol so what other poles are about for reasonable prices?

Also need a short pole for bottom windows

Thanks
Andy

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: Kwackers on October 01, 2007, 01:46:18 pm

I've gone for a 21ft Xtel i think that will do the job to be honest, on my house (no conserv i must admit) i only have two sections out so much be around 15foot.

so leaves me with 6 foot for arkward windows, + my extended reach.

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 01, 2007, 01:58:53 pm

Tip toeing on set back extensions think I need 24ft or 28ft but just don't know to be honest!

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 01, 2007, 06:31:43 pm

Any1 else know what pole to go for 24ft/28ft what make etc?

Much help apprieciated on this 1 please guys.

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: cvdewsbury on October 01, 2007, 06:59:39 pm

i have a 24 foot omni powerpole which i use on 2nd floor windows which i find ok.....cost 375 quid i think but has another xtension to make it 30 foot...

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 01, 2007, 07:23:20 pm

A little pricey as im still learning with wfp would like something for around the xtel prices just wanted to see what else was on the market or what u guys can recommend?

thanks for replys keep em coming  ;)

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: dazza on October 01, 2007, 07:34:20 pm

Wheres the best place to order an Xtel pole?

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: john tomkins on October 01, 2007, 07:40:47 pm

Go for the 24ft hybrid x-tel that wont (shouldn't) have splinters.... still around £285 all in though.

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: Wrekin C S on October 02, 2007, 06:40:18 pm

Is there much difference in use between the GF 24ft and 28ft and if so what are the benefits/Disadvantages?

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: NWH on October 02, 2007, 06:43:31 pm

No they both weigh as much as a concrete block,get a 24ft carbon facelift or 34ft is better then you can take a couple of sections off for everyday use.

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: Kwackers on October 02, 2007, 06:54:30 pm

Quote from: dazza on October 01, 2007, 07:34:20 pm

Wheres the best place to order an Xtel pole?

Got mine from gardinerpolesystems.co.uk

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: Feen on October 02, 2007, 07:45:52 pm

Got a 24ft xtel hybrid (£278+VAT) from Arthur at surecleansystems. I like it, but only had it for a couple of weeks, so can't comment on splintering.

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: NWH on October 02, 2007, 07:48:20 pm

I think the splintering effect starts if you chip the base section,it exposes the fiberglass if your not careful with it.I bet most people that are getting this trouble have knocked or chipped the base section.

Title: Re: What pole?
Post by: matt on October 02, 2007, 07:49:19 pm

have a go with a fishing pole


http://wfpole.110mb.com/

OR

http://wfpole2.110mb.com

it really is light, for the money, its worth a look