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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 03:18:08 pm

Title: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 03:18:08 pm: hi guys

is there much difference between the two regarding stiffness

i was going to get the gangster, then i seen the grandeslam for about half the price ;D

thanks for any replies

mike
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: Tosh on February 18, 2009, 03:34:54 pm: Mike, at around £70 the Gangster is a class pole; I used it today (with two sections of the Zensorflex) to get to around 35 foot; easy; no problems.

Have you got a link to the other pole?
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 03:46:47 pm: hi tosh

2 links ,this one at 39.99 www.dpfishingtackle.co.uk/poles.html

and this one www.mullarkeys.co.uk/fishing/poles-and-accessories/carp-and-match-fishing-poles/0/grandeslam/8294/

looks like a good deal
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: s.w.c on February 18, 2009, 04:55:39 pm: i made one recent, i took section 3a cut it down to take plastic screw thread , it gave me a total pole of 24ft 5inches just from the gangster with out adding other section to make it bigger see photos.
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: s.w.c on February 18, 2009, 04:56:33 pm: more pics
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: ftp on February 18, 2009, 05:02:55 pm: You need to check the elastic rating, the higher the number the stronger the pole will be and probably stiffer too. Elastic rating of 20 is one of the strongest i believe.
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 05:04:01 pm: thanks everyone
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: wightsurf on February 18, 2009, 06:18:00 pm: SWC
How do you get that red brush to fit on that pole.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: s.w.c on February 18, 2009, 06:28:24 pm: yea right what plonker would use a brush like that, that's the patio broom, i use Alex double trim on it.
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: ftp on February 18, 2009, 06:32:02 pm: I've got one of those brushes jetted for use!

I used it on a green mouldy building. :)
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: s.w.c on February 18, 2009, 06:51:46 pm: for really bad mucky cleans i got some old ionics crinkle brushes they a magic for them
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: Jeff Brimble on February 18, 2009, 07:02:26 pm: Quote from: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 03:18:08 pm
hi guys

is there much difference between the two regarding stiffness

i was going to get the gangster, then i seen the grandeslam for about half the price ;D

thanks for any replies

mike

There are dozens of poles out there that may be better value for money, buy both and do a comparison for us ;)
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 08:30:36 pm: Quote from: Jeff Brimble on February 18, 2009, 07:02:26 pm
Quote from: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 03:18:08 pm
hi guys

is there much difference between the two regarding stiffness

i was going to get the gangster, then i seen the grandeslam for about half the price ;D

thanks for any replies

mike

There are dozens of poles out there that may be better value for money, buy both and do a comparison for us ;)

anything for you jeff ;D ;D
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: matt on February 18, 2009, 08:52:19 pm: oh and i know tosh will like this

coloured tape to help you put the pole together quicker ;)
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 18, 2009, 09:35:01 pm: What's the weight & elastic rating of the Grandslam pole? It is carbon fibre right?

I cracked a section on my pole today,.. can't find a replacement section in Ireland, so its time to buy a new one!!
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: elite mike on February 18, 2009, 11:10:44 pm: Quote from: Nathanael Jones on February 18, 2009, 09:35:01 pm
What's the weight & elastic rating of the Grandslam pole? It is carbon fibre right?

I cracked a section on my pole today,.. can't find a replacement section in Ireland, so its time to buy a new one!!

not sure if its cf but the elasticicity is up to 16 on the grandeslam

the gangster is between
- Elastic rating: 6–18.
- Weight: approximately 1100g
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 19, 2009, 08:49:36 am: There's a similar pole on ebay, but its 2kg,.. thats why i'd be suspicious of the grandeslam at that price! Let us know your verdict if you do get one tho!
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: elite mike on February 24, 2009, 06:51:51 pm: Quote from: Nathanael Jones on February 19, 2009, 08:49:36 am
There's a similar pole on ebay, but its 2kg,.. thats why i'd be suspicious of the grandeslam at that price! Let us know your verdict if you do get one tho!

hi nat in the end i got the rt musclezone 11mtr pole from these guys ;D £58.99 delivered 8)

www.trevstackle.com/products/Ron_Thompson_Muscle_Zone_11M_Pole-4886-705.html

i have just got it prepared for work tomorow, its a bit heavier than the gangster,

but not much. i am very suprised how rigid it is, for the money its a bargain

mike
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: wightsurf on February 24, 2009, 07:06:01 pm: Whats the working height of it now that it's finished.
Title: Re: gangster v grandeslam formula 11m
Post by: elite mike on February 24, 2009, 07:30:15 pm: Quote from: wightsurf on February 24, 2009, 07:06:01 pm
Whats the working height of it now that it's finished.

not sure at the moment , but will use it in conjunction with another pole to reach 35ft plus

i hope, will let you know tomorow