Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Chris Galloway on September 30, 2008, 12:35:53 pm
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Looking to get a new 25ish foot tele pole.
Been looking at Gardiner Pole Systems SL-X, any others worth looking at? Currently working with a glass fibre pole but want something with more rigidity..
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SLX or if you're on a tight budget the HXtel.
If you don't mind modular, then a CF fishing pole conversion would be the cheapest & lightest option.
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SLX or if you're on a tight budget the HXtel.
If you don't mind modular, then a CF fishing pole conversion would be the cheapest & lightest option.
But not the most rigid......
Definatly recomment the SLX from Gardiners.
Regards
Mr H
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SL-X, not a doubt in my mind. Rigid, light, perfect length.
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SL-X, not a doubt in my mind. Rigid, light, perfect length.
+1 no doubt
Vadim
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F1 facelift pole so I have been told is just as light as the SL-X
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SLX all the way :D
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SLX very rigid and not too heavy, and it looks gorgeous
Steve a
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Looks like a whitewash for the SLX :P
Just checked the website, "out of stock" lol :D
No matter, i dont need it quite yet, but i'll be sure to keep checking.
Thanks for the replies so far.
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whilst your waiting for it to be in stock
spend 21 quid and get yourself a RT zensorflex, its the lightest around
h ttp://wfpole.110mb.com/
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h ttp://wfpole2.110mb.com
give it a try, 21 quidm what have you got to lose, ive tried the SLX and compared to the RT its heavy ( i know the SLX goes higher blah blah blah ) but for 2 storey houses, you cannot go wrong ( if you have 3 storey houses get a gangsta pole aswell )
i honestly would have any other pole, i really wouldnt, money no object, i would still go with the lightest pole
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SL-X for smallest diameter base pole and rigidity. HXtel pole for quality price and quickest clamps to work with.
For 2 storey work I prefer a HXtel. because of quickest clamps.
For 3 storey I use SL-X.
For 4 storey Facelift pole.
All these poles are telescopic.
If it's lightness combined with rigidity then a SL-2 modular pole but that's more suitable for commercial and large domestic work.
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As Matt said go for the zensorflex i just got one today its great, also use emporium 60ft for the high stuff so so light, would never ever go back to teli poles again, got my zensoflex for £15.00 plus £5.00 postage off e-bay, if it only lasts me 6 months it will pay for it self over and over again. Rob.
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Why anyone would want a modular pole for Domestics is way beyond me, even if they are quick, you'd spend a lot more time on it.
And it might be light, but is it strong enough?
SL-X all the way. ;)
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forget anything else, the sl-x is the pole to get. Dont get a cheap pole, save your money elsewhere, this si something you dont want to skimp on. And to top it off buy a Tucker brush and convert it and have the best brush in the world as well as the best pole!!
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F1 facelift pole so I have been told is just as light as the SL-X
the faceliftone or f1 poles are both 55 and 65ft poles, and there not as light as the Gardiners sl-2 at them heights
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SL-X all the way, fitted with the new superlite dual trim brush, plastic angle neck & a pinned MKII swivel. One pole does it all! Dreamland! ;)
Tony
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Best telescopic carbon pole IMO is facelift,the clamps are simply the best there is.Above 28ft from the hip the next best pole is the SL2,my facelift pole is as the day i got it so are the clamps.If i told Tony a year ago that he would be having to glue his clamps on his pole periodically in order for it to work he would have lol,bit of a way to go IMO before it gets anywhere near the facelift.Just my opinion. ;) ;)
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F1 facelift pole so I have been told is just as light as the SL-X
the faceliftone or f1 poles are both 55 and 65ft poles, and there not as light as the Gardiners sl-2 at them heights
The 24ft facelift is 2.50kg and SL-X is 1540g !!
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F1 facelift pole so I have been told is just as light as the SL-X
the faceliftone or f1 poles are both 55 and 65ft poles, and there not as light as the Gardiners sl-2 at them heights
The 24ft facelift is 2.50kg and SL-X is 1540g !!
In the hand the difference is not noticable at all,weight is important as we all know but so are the clamps and ease of use and facelift clamps are the quickest easiest there is.The facelift clamp is very robust for plastic and is in a straight line with the pole and when closed folds down to nothing hardly sitting proud of the pole at all.
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Best telescopic carbon pole IMO is facelift,the clamps are simply the best there is.Above 28ft from the hip the next best pole is the SL2,my facelift pole is as the day i got it so are the clamps.If i told Tony a year ago that he would be having to glue his clamps on his pole periodically in order for it to work he would have lol,bit of a way to go IMO before it gets anywhere near the facelift.Just my opinion. ;) ;)
I've never had to glue my clamps dude, a drop of oil on the cam when i first got it was all it needed. ;)
Tony
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Best telescopic carbon pole IMO is facelift,the clamps are simply the best there is.Above 28ft from the hip the next best pole is the SL2,my facelift pole is as the day i got it so are the clamps.If i told Tony a year ago that he would be having to glue his clamps on his pole periodically in order for it to work he would have lol,bit of a way to go IMO before it gets anywhere near the facelift.Just my opinion. ;) ;)
I've never had to glue my clamps dude, a drop of oil on the cam when i first got it was all it needed. ;)
Tony
Do ya want a nearly new 1 at a discount price lol. ;D ;D ;D
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Why anyone would want a modular pole for Domestics is way beyond me, even if they are quick, you'd spend a lot more time on it.
And it might be light, but is it strong enough?
SL-X all the way. ;)
mine is a few weeks away from 1 year old, 1 year for 21 quid, its not about the money either, ive got a few bob i would like to spend on my biz, ive got a nice van now, im looking at a custom tank and a hose reel, ive thought on what else to buy, i honestly for domestic work ( and ive got some 3 storey commercial ) i couldnt use the SLX, its too heavy, once you have tried the lightness of the Z-flex, your spoilt
as for the quickness, mine is in 3 parts with the brush pole about 3 ft, ideal for downstairs windows, this pole does every1 of my domestic houses apart from 2 windows ( that i can really stretch for, but its hard work ) so i now have a 4ft bit that goes on the base, this gives me that little extra that i need
ive tried the SLX and its heavy compared to the zensorflex, the difference is massive, whilst the SLX looks nice ( dont forget the way the sun catches it ) and its a telepole, the Z-flex is just so light
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what size is the original z-flex, matt, and is it very rigid. thanks
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what size is the original z-flex, matt, and is it very rigid. thanks
hi its 8 M at the start, you lose the smallest 2 or 3 sections ( from my memory )
w ww.wmac.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=41
have a look at the site i linked to earlier in this thread, its all in it
for 21 quid, give it a go, get a lightweight brush on the end of it and its a great pole
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Matt i cant get any of them links to work at all ???
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Matt i cant get any of them links to work at all ???
Gazz m8 Just delete the gaps in the w ww eg www or in the h ttp eg http. I've just tries the links and they do work.
Yours
steve a
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The slx is the best balanced pole there is.
From being able to work from 3 stories down to ground floor in seconds
slx + sl2 there is no other pole :)
Tris
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The slx is the best balanced pole there is.
From being able to work from 3 stories down to ground floor in seconds
slx + sl2 there is no other pole :)
Tris
It would be nice if you could get one :(