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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: alanwilson on July 24, 2008, 10:22:22 pm

Title: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: alanwilson on July 24, 2008, 10:22:22 pm
why does nobody sell a 4 section 18ft carbon fibre pole?

Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: d s windowcleaning on July 24, 2008, 10:43:09 pm
i seem to remember being told that facelift would make a pole to any lengh you wanted .
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: TennetClean on July 24, 2008, 10:49:00 pm
Because its pointless

you need carboon fibre for stiffness

At 18ft theres no problem with rigidity of fibre glass

You wouldnt even notice the difference, except that it would be twice the price
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: L.J.Thorpe on July 24, 2008, 11:02:11 pm
it would also be half the weight tho would it not
this is a factor for some people (not me)
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: ftp on July 24, 2008, 11:21:47 pm
 Ron Thompson Gangsta carbon carp pole - sixty quid.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: L.J.Thorpe on July 24, 2008, 11:33:56 pm
how does this fishing pole conversion stuff work
how do you get round the tapering of the blank as the length increases
i have a few fishing poles i no longer use
from 6 to 14 mtrs
any links to old posts on diy fishing poles anyone ???
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: mr merson on July 24, 2008, 11:38:36 pm
Because its pointless

you need carboon fibre for stiffness

At 18ft theres no problem with rigidity of fibre glass

You wouldnt even notice the difference, except that it would be twice the price
If you had a personality , you would be a millionaire  ;D
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2008, 04:55:15 pm
how does this fishing pole conversion stuff work
how do you get round the tapering of the blank as the length increases
i have a few fishing poles i no longer use
from 6 to 14 mtrs
any links to old posts on diy fishing poles anyone ???

I used one for a year - really easy to do, cheap too, though not as cheap as a Harris pole. Jeff Brimble is the man on this. I simply slotted about six inches of broom handle with the threaded bit into the top section and bonded it in. Obviously you can't use the very whippy sections but an eleven metre Ron Thompson Gangsta pole will give you a very light 25 foot carbon pole.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on July 25, 2008, 04:58:40 pm
we can supply 18ft carbons, not yet on our site but start from £180
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: prestigeclean on July 25, 2008, 04:59:44 pm
emporium poles do a 18ft modular very light and rigid regards alan
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Jeff Brimble on July 25, 2008, 07:00:09 pm
This the one ? www.emporiumpoles.co.uk/?econ
4ft sections is the way to go !
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: matt on July 25, 2008, 07:26:26 pm
how does this fishing pole conversion stuff work
how do you get round the tapering of the blank as the length increases
i have a few fishing poles i no longer use
from 6 to 14 mtrs
any links to old posts on diy fishing poles anyone ???


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Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: NWH on July 25, 2008, 09:35:22 pm
I have cut a facelift down to 21ft and you do notice the difference,it is like a broom handle and a superb poleThe best way to do it is cut 1 down,it`s easy enough to do.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: ftp on July 25, 2008, 10:30:02 pm
Blimey, not a cheap option though.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on July 28, 2008, 10:54:46 am
will be stocking a full range of carbon fibre poles from 18ft to 60ft waiting on first batch. prices starting from £180 inc vat for the 18ft carbon
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: steven ainger on July 28, 2008, 11:31:23 am
will these 18ft carbon poles have 4 short sections like the 17ft xtel or will they be 3 6ft sections
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on July 28, 2008, 11:36:34 am
they will be available in both lengths 3 and 4 sections
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: steven ainger on July 28, 2008, 11:40:51 am
that sounds good, what type of clamps will they have and have you any pics you can post.
 have you any idea when they are coming.
sorry about all the questions
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on July 28, 2008, 11:56:24 am
recieving firs shipment in 3 weeks will post pics when available. there are a choice of two clamps, the same as the xtel range and universal range. have the 18ft carbon with the universal type clamps in stock wednesday
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: STEVE-UK on July 28, 2008, 12:23:49 pm
how much will the 4 section 18 ft pole with universal clamps be inc vat and postage and what does it weigh
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on July 28, 2008, 12:40:20 pm
the 4 section only comes with xtel clamps. the universal clamps is a 3 section.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on July 28, 2008, 04:02:56 pm
steve you have mail
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: [GQC] Tim on July 28, 2008, 04:59:53 pm
Because its pointless

you need carboon fibre for stiffness

At 18ft theres no problem with rigidity of fibre glass

You wouldnt even notice the difference, except that it would be twice the price

When I use my 17' Xtel I cringe everytime I use it. It's SO floppy it's not even funny. I'd say there is a perfect market for 18' Carbon fibre poles.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: NWH on July 28, 2008, 05:35:50 pm
There`s carbon fiber and there`s carbon fiber,Brodex did a what`s supposed to be the same and it was rubbish it wasn`t even carbon fiber it was was a paper like wrap over the top of plastic which was made to look like carbon.I would want to see a cut cross section of the pole before i bought one.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: ftp on July 28, 2008, 05:54:59 pm
Why would anyone want an 18' carbon pole when there's the SL-X? A true all day pole for ninety percent residential work.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: [GQC] Tim on July 28, 2008, 06:16:06 pm
Why would anyone want an 18' carbon pole when there's the SL-X? A true all day pole for ninety percent residential work.

True, but not everyone might have that sort of money, although I would thoroughly recommend the SL-X.  :)
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: M & C Window Cleaning on July 28, 2008, 06:21:46 pm
I believe it would fill a gap. I'd have no use for a 24' pole. I like the idea for the odd one that might ask me, however as an every day pole a 24 footer would be very under used and I'd have a load of extra pole hose at my feet all the time as I use a trigger for flow control.

I currently use an Unger HiFlo 17ft pole which does all my work but I would still like a lghter pole.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: ftp on July 28, 2008, 06:29:55 pm
SLX expensive compared to some i suppose but you only need the one pole to cover everything to three storeys. If you buy an eighteen footer you'll need another to get you to three storeys then maybe a third for highest work. If you get the chance to try one or borrow one you'll see why they are so good.
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: steven ainger on August 19, 2008, 01:12:20 pm
any news on these 4section 18ft carbon poles, xline
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on August 19, 2008, 05:16:17 pm
we have the 5 section 24ft and the 4 section 20 not ther with the 18's yet
Title: Re: carbon fibre 18ft
Post by: Xline Systems on August 19, 2008, 05:16:59 pm
have the 18 in a three section for under £200